8 Jazz Bass Pickups test on youtube

[KMiyamoto]

I test 8 Jazz Bass pickups on youtube.
The bass is AVRI 62 2006.
Enjoy!

１．Fender Vintage 62




２．Duncan CS Linear Humbucker




３．Klein Epic62




４．Amalfitano




５．Lollar




6.　Duncan SJB-1




7. Fender CS "Abby" pickup




8.Gotoh JB Classic





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[Flooflox]

A very good test and tasteful playing as well. They all sounded good but I liked the Fender 62's and the Lollars best if I had to pick favourites.

 

[funkinbottom]

Nice demo. I think I kinda favor the Amalfitano's.

 

[Pbassmanca]

This is a great comparison - review! All of the pickups sounded good, although I favoured the Kleins, Duncan SJB-1, and Fender CS "Abby's", the later of which I have never heard of until today.

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Unexpectedly, being a great Lollar fan:

1. Klein,
2. Lollar & Amalfitano,
3. Fender AVRI 62 (Fender Originals).

The first three sound very similar but I believe Klein were overall the clearest sounding.

 

[KMiyamoto]

Thank you for viewing.

I like Amalfitano pickups best for the tone.

But finally I chosen Fender AVRI 62, because of the well balace in the mix.

And I found the word ‘Vintage tone’ is very subjective.

 

[Iofflight]

So far I'm really liking the Amalfitano, Lollars, and the 1st Fenders. I'm confused though which set are the Fenders exactly? Vintage originals? Custom shop 60s?

 

[KMiyamoto]

So far I'm really liking the Almalfitano, Lollars, and the 1st Fenders. I'm confused though which set are the Fenders exactly? Vintage originals? Custom shop 60s?

1. is “Fender Vintage ‘62 Jazz Bass pickups”.

And I think it is almost the same as “Fender Original Jazz Bass pickups” that Fender is selling Now.

 

[Iofflight]

Okay cool that is what I was wondering because I did a search for the 62s and couldn't find anything currently available.

 

[REV]

Great demo. To my ears the differences are subtle and I wonder if they could even be heard in a band context.

 

[KMiyamoto]

Great demo. To my ears the differences are subtle and I wonder if they could even be heard in a band context.

Yes.
And if I use the EQ , the difference may be more subtle.

On the other hand, the feeling responce to the player,me, is a little bit more differ by each pickups.

 

[flewis]

Awesome demo...thanks for posting for the TB communinity!

 

[Slater]

...the feeling responce to the player,me, is a little bit more differ by each pickups.

That’s what I’m curious about, the feel of each set. Which sets seemed easier to get the sound you wanted, and which sets required a little more effort.

Also, is the #2 Duncan CS Linear Humbucker set the same as the Duncan Apollo set? @Zoobiedood , any insight?

 

[KMiyamoto]

That’s what I’m curious about, the feel of each set. Which sets seemed easier to get the sound you wanted, and which sets required a little more effort.

Also, is the #2 Duncan CS Linear Humbucker set the same as the Duncan Apollo set? @Zoobiedood , any insight?

Amalfitano, Best feeling of these. Easy to play, feeling fun.
Klein, need a little effort to obtain good low.
Fender Vintage 62, need care to put too much finger power due to the low output.(More careful pickup height setting may help this) .

Duncan CS Linear Humbucker is the same pickup as Apollo.
Spec., material, manufacturing method is identical.
Only the difference is it is from CS line or not. (The master builder of CS line may take more care to
make this.)
This story is from Duncan's User support.

Add one thing, CS humbucker has very good looking pickup case.
It has good feeling matte finish, and No-Logo(Option).

 

[Slater]

Amalfitano, Best feeling of these. Easy to play, feeling fun.
Klein, need a little effort to obtain good low.
Fender Vintage 62, need care to put too much finger power due to the low output.(More careful pickup height setting may help this) .

Duncan CS Linear Humbucker is the same pickup as Apollo.
Spec., material, manufacturing method is identical.
Only the difference is it is from CS line or not. (The master builder of CS line may take more care to
make this.)
This story is from Duncan's User support.

Add one thing, CS humbucker has very good looking pickup case.
It has good feeling matte finish, and No-Logo(Option).

Thanks for the info!

Now, I may have to get an Apollo set.

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Amalfitano, Best feeling of these. Easy to play, feeling fun.
Klein, need a little effort to obtain good low.
Fender Vintage 62, need care to put too much finger power due to the low output.(More careful pickup height setting may help this) .

Duncan CS Linear Humbucker is the same pickup as Apollo.
Spec., material, manufacturing method is identical.
Only the difference is it is from CS line or not. (The master builder of CS line may take more care to
make this.)
This story is from Duncan's User support.

Add one thing, CS humbucker has very good looking pickup case.
It has good feeling matte finish, and No-Logo(Option).

Next you should test (and we will be glad to save our money in this regard ehm..) the Aguilar AG 4J-HC, best split coil jazz pickups heard so far IMO

 

[Zoobiedood]

Duncan CS Linear Humbucker is the same pickup as Apollo.
Spec., material, manufacturing method is identical.
Only the difference is it is from CS line or not. (The master builder of CS line may take more care to
make this.)
This story is from Duncan's User support.

Add one thing, CS humbucker has very good looking pickup case.
It has good feeling matte finish, and No-Logo(Option).

The CS version came before the production pickup, and the CS pickup of course is made by the girls & guys in the Custom Shop rather than on the production floor. You can also specify a lot more options with the CS version.

 

[Slater]

@KMiyamoto , one more question...What strings are you using? I think they sound great!

 

[KMiyamoto]

Next you should test (and we will be glad to save our money in this regard ehm..) the Aguilar AG 4J-HC, best split coil jazz pickups heard so far IMO

I like Hum canceling JB pickups. I have had used many this kind of pickups such as:

Dimarzio ULTRA JAZZ
Bartolini 9CBJD-1
Bartolini 9CBJD-3
Delano JC4-HE/M2
Nordstrand NJ4SV
Nordstrand NJ4SE
Suhr Humphrey JB
Duncan Custom Shop Linear Humbucker
Duncan Apollo

And Now, I am using NJ4SV to obtain modern sounding.
Also, using Duncan Apollo & CS Linear humbucker for smooth tone purpose.

For Aguilar.
I once ordered AG 4J-HC. But it was broken(no sound. may breaking of wire).
I did not replace that. Just returned. No more stocks in Japan at that time. might take much time.

 

[KMiyamoto]

@KMiyamoto , one more question...What strings are you using? I think they sound great!

D'Addario EXL165 , Nickel round wound, 045-105

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