Best passive P/J set?

[topo morto]

Looking for a P/J set to replace the stock pickups in a Jaguar SS.

Especially looking for bassy tone and a hot Bridge J.

Thanks.

 

[Fit4pain]

Nordstrands

 

[Stranger Danger]

On a budget? DiMarzio PJ Set for about $90 is great!

 

[39-Bassist]

I really like the mix of STK-J2 + SPB-1 ...smooth and tight with some punch when needed. just my 1-1/2 cents

 

[birminghambass]

I've tried almost a dozen sets, I settled on the Nordstrand P+ jazz SE set. Couldn't be happier.

 

[topo morto]

Thanks. interesting that the SD's get so much love but from the jag ss thread seems there may be issues with the poles lining up, etc. with that particular bass.

Am I right in thinking the Bartolinis are 'rails' internally so no such issues with pole / string alignment?

 

[cnltb]

Looking for a P/J set to replace the stock pickups in a Jaguar SS.

Especially looking for bassy tone and a hot Bridge J.

Thanks.

I'd go Bassculture, Delano or Häussel.

 

[Kmonk]

Lindy Fralin

 

[Bass4LifeRS]

P-46 + J-45?

 

[aRandomAggie]

P-46 + J-45?

This.

 

[jallenbass]

Thanks. interesting that the SD's get so much love but from the jag ss thread seems there may be issues with the poles lining up, etc. with that particular bass.

Am I right in thinking the Bartolinis are 'rails' internally so no such issues with pole / string alignment?

That would be correct.

 

[acebase62]

I really like the mix of STK-J2 + SPB-1 ...smooth and tight with some punch when needed. just my 1-1/2 cents

X2, I get great results with 500k volume pots and Fender TBX tone control.

I bet Dimarzio Area J + a vintage style P would be great as well, maybe more vintage overall.

 

[Snakeman1066]

P-46 + J-45?

This!

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[iiipopes]

A slightly overwound P pickup and a split-coil J pickup so you don't lose the noise reduction.

I would recommend Fralins, but they are expensive compared to the cost of your bass.

 

[INTP]

P-46 + J-45?

+3

These sound great in my VM Jag.

 

[Systolic]

Delano

http://www.bestbassgear.com/jmvc-4-fe-m2.htm

http://www.bestbassgear.com/pmvc-4-fe-m2.htm

 

[Pitter_Patterns]

Nordstrands

+1 I have an old Ibanez that I was considering getting rid of. After replacing its pickups and preamp with an npj4sv set, and 3B-5b preamp, I have done a complete 180° turn. This bass is now my go-to bass for pretty much everything. Most of the time, I don't even use the preamp - the pickups sound that good passive. Nordstrands are definitely worth considering, in my opinion.

 

[topo morto]

Thanks for all the ideas, have looked into all. Would be happy to spend to get a big improvement, though the bridge J really needs a big boost.

This!

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I'm a bit confused about Bill Lawrence - the designs seem to have been made by a few different mfrs? Is wildepickups as 'official' a source as it gets?

The 9 pole pieces are interesting - I guess as with the bartolinis I wouldn't have to worry about things lining up.

 

[josiah goldfish]

Dimarzio are awesome, love 'em.

 

[INTP]

I'm a bit confused about Bill Lawrence - the designs seem to have been made by a few different mfrs? Is wildepickups as 'official' a source as it gets?

Yes, wildepickups is the real one.