fretless pick ups

Don't know for sure, but mwah comes out on a fretless when you boost the 800 to 1kHz range. I would recommend a set of pickups that does not scoop the mids out.

 

Billi B....so then...what would be a recommendation for pick up?

I'm dying to know...in fact I'm thinking of
posting a message re the same.

I have been digging everywhere in talkbass
and can't seem to find my answer.

Give me some suggestions on good
or what would be good pickups.
One that won't scoop the mids out.

Thanks in advance

Vern
bassplayer60

 

Check out Bartolini's website. They have all of the specs for their pickups on their site along with the different types they carry.

 

Personally, I've never had to select pups for a fretless. However, I'll ask a couple of fretless-savvy friends.

 

I don't know pickups, but I certainly know that you get a lot more mwah out of a bridge pickup than one closer to the neck. So whatever you do, be sure the fretless you're buying has a near-bridge pickup!

That having been said, note that BillyB and I are talking about the Jaco "mwah" tone. If you are looking for a different kind of tone, what we've said here may not apply to you.