crez5150 Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 Hi Guys I have an old de-fretted Jazz, I really like the sound actually sounds better than some fretless instruments I've tried. I want to change the pick-ups as they are real cheapo's and was wondering what people would recommend. I want to keep it Passive as all my other basses are Active. Not wanting to spend loads of cash so let me know what you think. J Quote
the-bass-man Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 Wizard '64 J's, can't beat them for some retro jazz vibe! Plus they're not too pricey Oli Quote
Dom in Dorset Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 My next home build project is a twin neck fretless/fretted and I'm going for wizard pick ups. I've heard great things about them, the prices look good and they are British (Welsh) made - you can't say that about many things these days! I'm leaning towards their P bass pick ups, it'll work out slightly cheaper for my project and I'm after big fat tones. The last time I checkked them out they were doing about three types of Jazz pick ups. Quote
Shaggy Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 Lindy Fralins are [b]really [/b]nice: got a J model in my '73 P/J fretless. SD Antiquity II's also highly recommended and look the business in an old Jazz. Neither cheap, but they do pop up on the 'bay and here now and again. Quote
mrcrow Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 dont anyone reckon barts anymore...no pole pieces to get in the way Quote
WinterMute Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 I have Wizard 84's in my Squire VMJ fretless, they are darker than the 64's, more aggressive and tighter in the LF I think. Thoroughly recommend Wizard pups. Quote
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