Correct, they are out of production but some stores still seem to have small stocks !
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"J" pickups discussion and comparisons - PART II
- Thread starter grygrx
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Have you thought about adding in a capacitor with a higher value, and maybe a different type of tone pot(audio vs linear)? A little roll off from a higher valued capacitor may be what you need, and be a heck of a lot cheaper than grabbing a new pickup set. Depending on the tone pot, you could tailor the response from the roll off it provides possibly.
On the pickup side, I've heard that the new in line coil Duncan Apollo pickups are vintage sounding and on the warm side. I've also heard that the Howard Ulyate pickups are slightly overwound, but still very clear, if you want to stay in the true single coil realm.
Call Lindy. Tell him what you need. He'll give you whatever you want.
Just purchased a set of Seymour Duncan Antiquity II pickups. Hoping to report back this weekend!
My 5 string Jazz has had constant problems since new with hums and buzzes - worse in some venues than others. I'm not overly worried about tone really, as the style of our music is very much a bit of eq on the head. I bought a set of Wilkinson MWJB5's and copper lined the cavities, and also wrapped the pickup cables in the copper tape too. Tone is a bit different, but nicer to my ears, and now it doesn't seem to hum. Fingers crossed. These pickups were first cheap and frankly I did not expect much - but I like them. I'm also not a string changer - but I put on a set of those fluorescent strings last year, and they've gone back on poorly - the frets having worn through the covering on the underside - which is now annoyingly the top! Looks like I will have two buy new ones!
Yes, unfortunately this is the case … unfortunately because they sound decidedly well and vintage … I'd like somebody to make a comparison between them and the Fender Original jazz bass pickups … i think they should be similar to the PV 64 and may be a cheap alternative to avoid the high dollar field generally associated with Lollar and Fralin pickups (which are good sounding vintage jazz bass pickups as well, setting aside esotheric small manufacturers such as O. C. Duff, Flying Mojo etc. … in this case you have to believe the hype …)
I liked the way they sounded the the American Original Bass in the store. Makes me wonder if these were only 2018 basses.
I'm using Aguilar 70's now and they are pretty good, but I'm looking for something with a little more low end and warmth and hopefully a little hotter too.
I made new thread " 8 Jazz Bass Pickups test on youtube"
link is below.
8 Jazz Bass Pickups test on youtube
I tested these JB Pickups;
1 Fender Vintage 62
2 Duncan CS Linear Humbucker
3 Klein Epic62
4 Amalfitano
5 Lollar
6 Duncan SJB-1
7 Fender CS "Abby" pickup
8 Gotoh JB Classic
You can hear every pickup sound on youtube via the link.
I hope you enjoy!
link is below.
8 Jazz Bass Pickups test on youtube
I tested these JB Pickups;
1 Fender Vintage 62
2 Duncan CS Linear Humbucker
3 Klein Epic62
4 Amalfitano
5 Lollar
6 Duncan SJB-1
7 Fender CS "Abby" pickup
8 Gotoh JB Classic
You can hear every pickup sound on youtube via the link.
I hope you enjoy!
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Pbassmanca
In the pocket n' thumpy. So woody, so greasy...
Oh my gad!!!! Somebody finally posted a clip of Klein jazz bass pickups on YouTube! Looking forward to watching these reviews!
I am building a Jazz project and my idea is to add a bass cut control copying the G & L controls (passive). This may or may not happen. Anyway, for this to actually have a meaningful effect on the sound, I would need a wide-response Jazz set, or at least a "scooped" tone with the tone controls wide open. In theory, I could then get a vintage tone turning the tone knobs back a bit. Any opinions, and what pickups would fit the bill? (Aguilar won't ship to Finland from U. S. sources, I am looking to get a deal shopping worldwide... unless I just go through Thomann)
Pbassmanca
In the pocket n' thumpy. So woody, so greasy...
I'm not sure if anyone around here has noticed yet, but I was on Fenders' website the other day and the Pure Vintage 64 pickups have appeared in the parts and accessories section again with the other pickups, leading me to believe that they can be ordered separately from any other basses.
I had been using Fender PV '64 Jazz Bass Pickup few years ago. Good sound pickup.
Now I have Vintage 62 Jazz bass Pickup, this sound more smooth and clear, soft attack ,low output due to weak magnetic force (may be alnico 2).
PV '64 has rather strong low ,attack and power (alnico 5). (but not strong low as CS 60)
And Fender Original Jazz Bass Pickups and Vintage '62 pickups are same thing, in my feeling.
My favorite Jazz Bass replacement pickups are the Aero Instruments Type 1. They have a little bit higher output, the highs are slightly rolled off but they still sound like a Jazz Bass. A good strong sound! Aeros are very expensive! OUCH!
I also have a set of Fender '75 reissue pickups (not the '74s) that are very affordable and IMO, they sound EXACTLY like what we think a Jazz Bass should sound like! Highly recommended! These are easily found on ebay, fairly cheap. The neck and bridge pickup are sold separately.
I also like the Fender Custom Shop 60s Jazz Bass set. Also affordable. They have a somewhat thinner sound but great definition! The bass response is very deep, tight and clear. Fairly bright high end. A bit scooped with the mids. A slapper's paradise!
Although I've never tried them, I've heard and read excellent reviews on the Seymour Duncan Antiquity I and II sets!
I also have a set of Fender '75 reissue pickups (not the '74s) that are very affordable and IMO, they sound EXACTLY like what we think a Jazz Bass should sound like! Highly recommended! These are easily found on ebay, fairly cheap. The neck and bridge pickup are sold separately.
I also like the Fender Custom Shop 60s Jazz Bass set. Also affordable. They have a somewhat thinner sound but great definition! The bass response is very deep, tight and clear. Fairly bright high end. A bit scooped with the mids. A slapper's paradise!
Although I've never tried them, I've heard and read excellent reviews on the Seymour Duncan Antiquity I and II sets!
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True vintage jazz bass sound at a fair price? try Fender PV 64 if they are out again for purchase
Could you please upload a link or check whether PV 64 are still available at Fender ... I just checked the site under bass parts and I only saw the PV 74
Pbassmanca
In the pocket n' thumpy. So woody, so greasy...
Ciao @Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati ! This is the up to date website for 2018. Just pasted the link from visiting the page now. 
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They have got the PV 74 still in stock but not the 64 unless they are displayed only for North American users ...Ciao @Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati ! This is the up to date website for 2018. Just pasted the link from visiting the page now.
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Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively uncolored and full-range humcancelling 5 string pickup set? Looking for a blank slate that I can shape to my liking.
