SX Jazz bass PU replacement.

[mpoppitt]

Howdy all, sorry I this has allready been covered, but the search function requires a 3 letter word, so I couldn't search "SX".

I am wanting one of those SX short-scale, Jag bodied jazz basses ( http://www.rondomusic.com/product1851.html ), but I know I will want to ditch the stock PUs for something better. It says the PU dimensions are 3 5/8" x 3/4", But I seem to remember the bridge PU being a tad bigger on a standard Fender Jazz Bass. So is it safe to assume that a set of Duncan 1/4lb, or Bartolinis would not drop right in the SX's? Does anybody make a set that would?

I have one of the SX P-basses, and it's a great bass, but replacing the PU really brought it to life.

[fenderhutz]

I love my Basslines Hot and Vintage. I think these fit just fine.

[mpoppitt]

Thanks.

Hmmmm, according Duncan, their bridge PU is 3.705". With the SX quoted at 3.625", I'm wondering if there is enough 'wiggle room' (.08")to fit it in there. My skill with a dremel is....less than professional, so I would rather not have to modify.

Has anybody around here swapped out the stock PUs in their SX jazz-style bass? I'd like to know before I shell out any dough...

[mattygbass]

i know on www.bestbassgear.com you can order the barts at the same lenghths. a standard jazz bass has two different pickup lengths, so most jazz sets have pickups of two different lenths.keep this in mind

[mpoppitt]

Thanks Matt, are they the only ones who make equal length aftermarket PUs?

[troyus]

You might want to wait until you get it, the (jazz) pickups they use sound pretty nice.

[mpoppitt]

I'll definitely give them a shot, but the PU in my SX p-bass was terrible; all klakety klak when played with a pick, which I do most of the time.

[lowend1]

The SX pickups in the Jag really surprised me - they have an "earthy" growl that reminds me of my '76 Thunderbird - especially when you play hard.

[DeanT]

Fender Noiseless pups will drop into the SX Jazzes no problem. The only problem you may run into is the pickguard may need to be shaved a tad, but that's easy with a sharp knife.

By the way, search for "essex" and you'll get tons of stuff. That's the way around the "at least three letters in a search" rule here.

[zoomduck]

I have the long scale SX jazz . Dimarzios dropped right in but the pickguard needed more clearance .

[Eric Perry]

I know for the Jazz 5-strings there are no simple drop-in replacements. Lucky for me, I love the sound of the stockers.