Fender Jazz Bass SUPER 55 Pickups

[PBASSTONE]

I didn't see too much information on these pickups so I thought I'd share some pictures of the set I picked up. I haven't been able to test them out because the bass they are in is not finished being put together.... enjoy.

[GODSBASSMAN]

Look like EMG manufactured those. Look really cool. Have you heard them before? What made your decision to purchase these?

[PBASSTONE]

Originally Posted by GODSBASSMAN

Look like EMG manufactured those. Look really cool. Have you heard them before? What made your decision to purchase these?

I liked the idea of a split coil. That's pretty much it. When I plugged in the bass to test the pickups worked... no hum what-so-ever. And that is with the bridge off and no neck. Can't wait to get this project done.

[acebase62]

fender super 55 jazz pickups

Fender Super 55 Jazz pickups?

[walterw]

how about a picture with the pickup cover off (assuming it comes off), so we can see the guts?

[PBASSTONE]

Originally Posted by walterw

how about a picture with the pickup cover off (assuming it comes off), so we can see the guts?

[walterw]

hmm; both the dimarzio area J and the fralin (which are both takes on the same idea, a "vintage"-sounding split-coil) use a steel bottom plate to add output and presence to the sound.

as cool as that fender looks, i suspect the dimarzio area J might still have the edge here.

[acebase62]

I decided to go with the Area Js over the 55s because of the staggered magnets on the Area Js. (I hope to have them installed soon).

I might consider the 55s in the future, but I'd like to play a bass with them first.