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Lollar Jazz PU or Fender CS Jazz PU

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Fat K, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. Jan 14, 2009 #1
    Fat K

    Fat K

    Mar 7, 2008
    Hong Kong
    Any Lollar Jazz PU users out there? Any expert opinion on them comparing to Fender CS Jazz PU? Worth pulling the latter out from my 71 jazz for the former?

    I checked out the Lollar website, and they sound pretty impressive to me.
     
  2. Jan 14, 2009 #2
    lambro

    lambro

    Jun 1, 2004
    The Lollar is fanstastic, I absolutely love mine

    The Fender CS is a worthy PU too


    The Lollar has more low mid umph and more harmonic richness, and a bit of growl.
    The Lollar is darker than most JB pickups but harmonics are not hard to get on my 4 month old ken smith nickels

    the Fender is a bit cleaner sounding, more balanced across the spectrum and a tad brighter, but not shrill.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2009 #3
    Fat K

    Fat K

    Mar 7, 2008
    Hong Kong
    Thanks

    Agreed with you on the Fender CS PU

    Looks like the Lollars might be what I am looking for... a little more Uumph.

    Anymore users opinions, pls.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2009 #4
    steamthief

    steamthief

    Jan 25, 2006
    Mentone Beach
    I love the CS in my Classic Jazz, but I also loved the tone of the Lollars on their website. Subscribed!
     
  5. Jan 14, 2009 #5
    spc

    spc

    Apr 10, 2004
    South of Boston
    Never miss a chance to rave about Lollars...
    his single coil j's kill!
    I have a set in a fretless jazz and a set in my modified Marcus Miller. Very clean, full and dare I say, musical sounding to my ears. I can't say enough good things about mine. I've talked to him a couple of times, and emailed him a few, and he is an absolute sweetheart.
    I have no experience with the Fenders, but I love me some Lollars!


    shawn
     
  6. Jan 14, 2009 #6
    Fat K

    Fat K

    Mar 7, 2008
    Hong Kong
    Thank you guys, I just bought a set online!! Can't wait!!!
    :hyper:
     
  7. Jan 15, 2009 #7
    spc

    spc

    Apr 10, 2004
    South of Boston
    Good man! Post a review when they're all set!


    shawn
     
  8. Jan 16, 2009 #8
    Fat K

    Fat K

    Mar 7, 2008
    Hong Kong
    will do that!
     
  9. Jan 23, 2009 #9
    Fat K

    Fat K

    Mar 7, 2008
    Hong Kong
    Mr Postman came with my Lollars this morning!!:hyper:

    I will put them in my Jazz 71 tonight!! Can't bloody wait!!
     
  10. Jan 23, 2009 #10
    hands5

    hands5

    Jan 15, 2003
    good 'ol USA/Tampa fla.
    none
    I have them in all 3 of my Jazz basses which are a 74 Jazz a 60's MIM Jazz Bass and a Marcus Miller V.
     
  11. Jan 25, 2009 #11
    Fire-Starter

    Fire-Starter Supporting Member

    Aug 11, 2002
    MINNESOTA
    Hands5, did you keep the Marcus stock preamp with the new pups? I would like to hear some clips if you have them. I am going back and fourth now on which pups to put in my Marcus. I am looking for that warm Fender sound kind of....:confused:
     
  12. Jan 27, 2009 #12
    Fat K

    Fat K

    Mar 7, 2008
    Hong Kong
    The Lollars are in.

    The difference between the Fender CS and Lollars are not huge. The Fender CS are good (despite the neck PU was bloody wrongly wired, black and white reversed), but the Lollars are BETTER, a little bit of here and there. The Lollars are a tad louder, warmer, better string balance and growler. A bit of bass boost on the amp EQ with the tone back off to about 50%, the sound is just sweet, warm, "butter" smooth and no mud. The bridge PU is just wickedly lovely.

    I think with DR Sunbeam, it should be even sweeter. It is now with DR Fatbeam. The Lollars made me discover my love of passive Jazz again. (I mostly play my 71 Jazz with a Sadowsky Outboard Preamp) PS the lollars are great with the Sadowsky, too.

    FIRE-STARTER, I also have a Marcus bass, too, the original PUs IMO sound very thin, the Lollars would definitely be a good choice for a GOOD "Vintage" Jazz sound. I would suggest also you to stick with the original Preamp and see if it tastes right for you, first. IMO, the original Marcus preamp is pretty good and does not add too much colour to the Jazz Tone.

    BTW, I change my Marcus bass with Dimarzio Ultra Js and John East Marcus Retro Preamp (Great stuff, too) for more versatility, that PULL for bright knob is DANGEROUS:D!!! Mr East should have put a warning sticker on it.:D

    FINALLY, I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH LOLLAR AND EAST, I AM JUST A HAPPY CUSTOMER WITH THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICE!!!:hyper:
     
  13. Jan 27, 2009 #13
    Fire-Starter

    Fire-Starter Supporting Member

    Aug 11, 2002
    MINNESOTA
    Where those Dimarzio a straight drop? thanks for the info!
     
  14. Jan 27, 2009 #14
    Fat K

    Fat K

    Mar 7, 2008
    Hong Kong
    Sorry mate my BAD! Looked at your profile.

    I am referring to Marcus 4, not 5.