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5 string jazz update

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Pea-NUT, Nov 28, 2001.

  1. Nov 28, 2001 #1
    Pea-NUT

    Pea-NUT

    Jul 1, 2001
    Jerseyville, IL
    Ok, here goes. Its probably been asked.
    I have a 5 string jazz bass with passive junker p'ups in it. What do i need to do to update. Seymour duncan. I noticed something like you cant retrofit the active SD jazz's into it or something. Im clueless. Make some suggestions.....bart's EMGs, what would be best?
     
  2. Nov 29, 2001 #2
    notduane

    notduane

    Nov 24, 2000
    Location
    You oughta' get a good "machinist's" rule (real accurate) and
    check the string spacing and dimensions of your current pickups.
    Stew Mac has one for ~$10.

    Usually, bridge and neck J pups are slightly different sized.
    Sometimes (to save $ ), manufacturers use same-sized J pickups.
    Early MIM Fenders an example.

    If your pickups are different, one option might be the Seymour
    Duncan 67/70 or 70/74     single coils. `Sposed to deliver the
    "`62 vibe". The numbers refer to the string spacing...B to G,
    centerline to centerline.

    Either set runs ~$123 at discount guitarparts. A little more
    at Warmoth.