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Can you recommend me some new pickups?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by grumpy_dog666, Jan 6, 2009.

  1. Jan 6, 2009 #1
    grumpy_dog666

    grumpy_dog666

    Dec 29, 2008
    Melbourne, Australia
    Fender MIM Deluxe Active Jazz. 4 String.

    Came with stock Fender Roundwound and tried some GHS Bass Boomers, which is what I use on all my other basses, and never liked the sound. sounded bright and twangy and the E string totally lacked any sound because of it. I have to run flatwound or groundwound. This also means the slaps sound muddy and dull.

    Stock sits with 2 Dual-Coil Ceramic Noiseless™ Jazz Bass Pickups.

    Looking for something to add a bit more low end growl and punch and allow me to play rounds again.

    Otherwise, do i need to change the pre?
     
  2. Jan 6, 2009 #2
    grumpy_dog666

    grumpy_dog666

    Dec 29, 2008
    Melbourne, Australia
    i'm currently thinking Seymour Duncan Pro-Active™ for Jazz Bass® AJJ-1

    or some Fender Custom Shop

    what do you guys think? will it help cure my lack of bass?
     
  3. Jan 6, 2009 #3
    Derek Kiernan

    Derek Kiernan

    Aug 30, 2008
    Princeton, NJ
    What kind of amplification are you playing through?
     
  4. Jan 6, 2009 #4
    UglyBassPlayer4

    UglyBassPlayer4 Guest

    Jan 4, 2009
    Holland, MI
    You shouldn't need to use an active p/u because the active jazz's have an active preamp not an totally active system. I have the same bass that I ripped the frets outta and put a Duncan 1/4lb jazz in the bridge and a Duncan 1/4lb '51 P-bass p/u in the neck (SCPB-3). Sounds great for slap n pop, or heavier rock and funk too. Technically the p/u's arent noiseless but the hum from the neck isnt noticeable.
     
  5. Jan 6, 2009 #5
    grumpy_dog666

    grumpy_dog666

    Dec 29, 2008
    Melbourne, Australia
    running a Mark Bass Little Mark 2 and a Mark Bass 104HF.

    might look at the 1/4lb. just kinda travelled through the SD page looking for the pickups that matched my music style. Much trouble fitting the SCPB-3 into the neck position. any alterations?
     
  6. Jan 7, 2009 #6
    DonovanBankhead

    DonovanBankhead Inactive Commercial User

    Aug 25, 2001
    Springfield, MO
    Owner - FretSpot.com; Vice President - Springfield Music
    I've got some Nordstrands in my Jazz V and they sound terrific. Big and beefy. I also have some Amalfitanos in my other Jazz, and they sound like a great, classic jazz. I'd recommend one of those to anyone looking at a pickup upgrade.
     
  7. Jan 7, 2009 #7
    Kael

    Kael

    Dec 26, 2004
    Oklahoma City
    Nordstrands are indeed wonderful but they are pretty pricey. Might not make sense to drop topshelf pickups into a MIM instrument. Heck, it gave me pause to stick nordies in my MIA. :eyebrow: Was worth it though.

    Are you working within a specific budget?
     
  8. Jan 7, 2009 #8
    grumpy_dog666

    grumpy_dog666

    Dec 29, 2008
    Melbourne, Australia
    i got some Dimarzio on the way......