Aftermarket Fender PUPs vs Fender Mexican PUPs

Koffin Keith · #1 10-28-2008, 05:03 PM

I have a bass that i got in a trade. Could be a mexican fender jazz or it could be an AllParts body with who knows what pups. I love the tone but i'd like it to be a little lounder or boomier. i dont want to go active. anyone know what would be good? are the aftermarket Fender Original Jazz Bass pups good?

bassmanrocke · #2 10-29-2008, 05:53 AM

The '62 fender reissues are really nice, but there are several aftermarket options. I have used Gotoh alnico V replacements and thought they sounded great. I also like the seymour/duncan models. If you are looking for more output you might want to look into their quarter-pounder model. Lane poor, Frailin, and Nordstrom all have great reputations, but are too expensive for my tastes.

mattygbass · #3 10-29-2008, 06:02 AM

i really like the dimarzio model j's, for BIG deep tone they cant be beat for the price!

lonote · #4 10-29-2008, 12:39 PM

I have had good luck with Duncan's vintage stacked humbucking Jazz Bass pickups and DiMarzio Ultra Jazz pickups.