Lakland Joe Osborn hum/single coils

[gregjunior]

I am contemplating replacing the single coil Lakland pickup that is currently in my JO 4 string.
I like the tone and the output, however I cant stand that hum I am getting.
Any suggestions for a humbucker that would fit in the routing and would provide a similar tone?

Maybe I wouldnt even need new humbuckers in there, rather just a good shielding job. I havent even taken the plate off to see what it looks like yet.
Any one run into this issue with their Joe Osborn/Darryl Jones Jazz and have any success stories?

Thanks!

[blondmix3]

I had great success on my JO5 as well as my former DJ5 with using copper shielding. Now it's WAY quieter. I say try that first.

[gregjunior]

Thanks for the feedback - Of course I noticed the big "Jazz Shielding" sticky just after I posted. I will try that; I'm surprised that proper shielding doesnt come standard on all single coiled bass installs. Well, another fun project to work through right?

Anyone shield and still find too much hum?

[basadam]

Originally Posted by gregjunior

I'm surprised that proper shielding doesnt come standard on all single coiled bass installs.

AFAIK Lakland does that to retain vintage specs.