Which pickups should I go with in my VM Fretless?

dmc again · #1 06-04-2010, 08:52 AM

Currently, I've got dimarzio ultra jazz pickups in there. I HATE the sound. I'm thinking the stock pickups sounded better, really. I only put the dimarzios in there because I just had the set laying around.

So yeah, I guess I'm looking for something that works well with a fretless jazz bass. Obvioiusly the ultra jazzes with their scoopiness do not. Any suggestions guys?

In fact, any suggestions on pickups AND mods?

snyderz · #2 06-04-2010, 09:02 AM

Two words: Lol Lar

Bassamatic · #3 06-04-2010, 09:13 AM

The Fender SCN Noiseless pups may work well there. I have them in my Jazz and the sound is very nice, not too bright. I have been tempted to get another set for my fretless.

**line6man** · #4 06-04-2010, 09:13 AM

Antiquities.

kenfxj · #5 06-04-2010, 09:18 AM

Honestly that's a real nice bass just as it is. Granted, I'm not a fretless expert but I'd put the original pups back in and enjoy it.

Kael · #6 06-04-2010, 09:21 AM

The stock pickups are pretty good actually. I am running Nordstrand nj4se's in my fretless J and really like them. They are pricey though. I don't know that I'd spend as much as the instrument is worth on new pickups in this case.

dmc again · #7 06-04-2010, 09:36 AM

Thanks for the replies, guys. Keep 'em coming.

**bassybill** · #8 06-04-2010, 12:50 PM

I know EMGs don't get as much love round here as I think they should, but I love the EMG J set in a fretless for the absolute clarity of tone.