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DiMarzio Jazz Humcancelling Pickups

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Unrepresented, Jul 7, 2013.

  1. Jul 7, 2013 #1
    Unrepresented

    Unrepresented Something Borderline Offensive

    Jul 1, 2006
    San Diego, CA
    Will have a set of one of these replacing the stock MIA's. Already have an East J-Retro preamp installed, still not getting the low mid grunt I feel I need, even if the higher frequency sounds good.

    I have read about the Model J's, Ultra Jazz, and Aero's through searches, and it from what I've read, the Model J will probably be the best fit, but I would love to hear other opinions.
     
  2. Jul 7, 2013 #2
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    If you don't mid sacrificing a little bit of high end response, Model J's.
     
  3. Jul 7, 2013 #3
    Unrepresented

    Unrepresented Something Borderline Offensive

    Jul 1, 2006
    San Diego, CA
    How much is "a little bit?" Is it similar to the difference of running parallel v. series? Overall happy with high end just need bottom filled out...
     
  4. Jul 7, 2013 #4
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    That is a very good question, U. I never bother with that parallel/series stuff so I wouldn't know. But it's not so hi-cut that it sounds like you turned the tweeter off in your cab, though it's noticeably not as bright as the stock MIA pickups. But the low mid is totally there and the output is pretty hot.
     
  5. Jul 7, 2013 #5
    TN WOODMAN

    TN WOODMAN

    Jan 31, 2011
    Smyrna, Tennessee.
    I have the Retro J and Di Marzio Js in a fretless jazz and have P like lowend and all the highend I need. I think with EQ adjustment you will too.
     
  6. Jul 7, 2013 #6
    iiipopes

    iiipopes Supporting Member

    May 4, 2009
    I have played both the Model J and currently have an UltraJazz in the bridge of my custom bass. The UltraJazz, as a passive pickup, is very close to an active tone, with clear highs and good overall tone. The Model J is like turning the treble down a number or two and the mids up a number compared to a "standard" J pickup.

    I have no direct experience with the "Area 51" pickups.