evan47 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Just looking for suggestions for upgrading the pickups in a Fender player series Jazz Bass, 2022 model. I play finger style, I never use a plectrum as I can't hold one for long due to an arthritic thumb on my right hand. I would like something with a nice bumpy mid range tight lows and crisp, but not harsh highs. I may consider actives but not too important as I use a MXR m81 preamp pedal for tweaking. I have been looking at Seymour Duncan and Bartolini but not too sure on which models to get. I tend to play Jazzy/funky stuff and occasional forays in to rock (not metal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 https://tonerider.com/product/jazz-plus/ You won't find anything better for the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan47 Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 Certainly one to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I have barts in all my custom built basses, but in my MIA jazz i have SD antiquity IIs. I out them in a long time ago and have never regretted them. I love the bart sound, but i dont like the no pole pieces look on most traditional basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan47 Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) Barts are on my list. I don't know which model as they make a number of different pickups for the Jazz Bass. Edited March 26, 2023 by evan47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Maybe something different? Alnico IV https://reverb.com/uk/shop/maida-vale-pickups Does a Stacked Jazz... drop him a line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan47 Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 Seymour Duncan Apollo pups are something I would like to try, has anyone used them yet? Or possibly the Di Marzio dp 305. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan47 Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 In a moment of madness I opted for the Fender gen 4 noiseless set. I will have these plus a John East J-Tone preamp fitted to my Jazz Bass early in the new year. Thinking of putting the USA electrics into my MIM player series (as it is a recent model they should fit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) If ya don't want the Outline Packing foam ;-).. I want some surrounds for my SR400 with Dimarzio 123's... Here is my SR300 Maida Vale Stacked J's... Edited December 19, 2023 by PaulThePlug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan47 Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 (edited) The Jazz Bass has now been fitted with the Gen 4 noiseless pickups plus a John East J-Tone pre amp set up for vol/balance/treble boost and cut plus bass boost and cut. This upgrade has made a great bass even better. The palette of available, easy to dial in tones is wonderful. ..... every one of them screams Jazz Bass but in so many different ways. Edited February 21 by evan47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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