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Best "Budget" Jazz Bass Pickups?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by darjeeling, Jan 29, 2021.


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  1. Jan 29, 2021 #1
    darjeeling

    darjeeling

    Jan 4, 2020
    Ohio USA
    Anyone have any insight into the best jazz style pickups for a decent price? Looking to upgrade my jazz project bass, it has some squier pickups that im not digging. Nothing exactly wrong with them, recently I installed a hipshot kickass bridge, to get a nice clean low action, but i guess i didnt realize the bridge pickup was stuck on the highest height it can go. The height screws and springs were rusted, so digging in at all with a comfy action will make a terrible 'clicking' sound every time the string slams against it while vibrating. Playing lighter sounds fine though. I guess I just thought screw it! time for some new pickups.
     
  5. Jan 29, 2021 #2
    jallenbass

    jallenbass Supporting Member Commercial User

    May 17, 2005
    Bend, Oregon
    What's your budget?
     
  9. Jan 29, 2021 #3
    darjeeling

    darjeeling

    Jan 4, 2020
    Ohio USA
    I should have specified that! Probably 70-100 $
     
  13. Jan 29, 2021 #4
    jallenbass

    jallenbass Supporting Member Commercial User

    May 17, 2005
    Bend, Oregon
    I'd probably look for used Duncan or DiMarzio. They both have a range of different flavors depending on your tonal goals.
     
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  18. Jan 29, 2021 #5
    PhatBottomBass1

    PhatBottomBass1

    Nov 24, 2018
    Washington, D.C.
    You can find a set of used EMG J pickups for $100. Keep an eye on Reverb and TB Classifieds as those come up as do most other brands. Generally, they will come with wiring that could be solderless. Tuck a 9v in with the smaller 25K pots, change the input jack and roll...! Why mess around?
     
  22. Jan 29, 2021 #6
    bassingeorge

    bassingeorge

    Jul 28, 2003
    San diego, CA
    EpiccustomShop.com

    These guys sell really good pickups at a really good price. Had a custom pickup made by them and it's amazing. Will buy some jazz bass pickups from them with 1/4" magnets and their "black gold" wire.
     
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