apa Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Since Andy of Wizard isnt doing specials anymore Im having to find an alternative for a set of Jazz 5ers. I was looking forward to a set of 84's but oh well.............. So what would you recommend? Im after something full and strong but not OTT. Nothing woolly though. Its a mindfield discribing tone but we'll give it a shot. Cost wise Im in the £100+ ball park and it would be even better if they were UK made. Ive had a look at the Demarzio sets but never heard them. Its going to be for a fretless btw. Size wise its not a prob. Its a project. Wadaya recon then?? cheers A Edited February 28, 2012 by apa Quote
apa Posted February 28, 2012 Author Posted February 28, 2012 I know thier not that common but cant anyone recommend anything?? cheers A Quote
Ou7shined Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) I've got Bill Lawrence j45s in my custom 5er (genuine ones - not the naughty ones that use his name) along with a Schack pre. A more broad ranging, open sounding set of pups I've never heard. Like hen's teeth though. If I didn't have these I'd probably go for Nordy NJ5FS's (although NJ4SE's fit mine).... but they are a different kettle of mid focused fish. Edited February 28, 2012 by Ou7shined Quote
throwoff Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 If it is for a fretless then I would suggest MEC passives. I always found them great pickups on passive basses, thoman stock the neck but not bridge (I am sure an email to them would get a bridge as well) here - [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/mec_m_60101s.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/mec_m_60101s.htm[/url] Failing that if you want some real punch - 1/4 pounders. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/seymour_duncan_ssj53s_jset.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/seymour_duncan_ssj53s_jset.htm[/url] That is a hell of a price! Quote
apa Posted February 28, 2012 Author Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks guys. Theyre actually going to be put through an East U Retro if it makes a difference! Any other offers? A Quote
Ou7shined Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 [quote name='apa' timestamp='1330453201' post='1557798'] Thanks guys. Theyre actually going to be put through an East U Retro if it makes a difference! Any other offers? A [/quote] Ah in that case just fit a pair of appropriately sized carrots... everything sounds hot through a JE. Quote
apa Posted February 28, 2012 Author Posted February 28, 2012 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1330454110' post='1557823'] Ah in that case just fit a pair of appropriately sized carrots... everything sounds hot through a JE. [/quote] Nah Gerkins. Carrots are too thumpy for me ;-) A Quote
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