Pickup for a 1971 Standard Fender Jazz

[Jayhawker]

I have a 1971 Fender Jazz, bought new in 1971. I always thought the pickups were on the weak side compared to the 1965
Jazz I owned previously.
I would welcome any suggestions for a passive direct fit replacement pickup that would pack more punch.

 

[saintzband]

I have a 1971 Fender Jazz, bought new in 1971. I always thought the pickups were on the weak side compared to the 1965
Jazz I owned previously.
I would welcome any suggestions for a passive direct fit replacement pickup that would pack more punch.

Years ago, a friend gave me his old early 70s Jazz and the pups in it were weak also. I took it to the local music store and the owner, a seasoned bass player himself, strongly recommended having them rewound instead of replaced. He said the bass was too valuable and keeping it all original was the best way to preserve its value. My point is that maybe your 71 would retain more value with a rewind. Might be worth looking into.

 

[mikeswals]

Lollar pickups

 

[TomB]

Years ago, a friend gave me his old early 70s Jazz and the pups in it were weak also. I took it to the local music store and the owner, a seasoned bass player himself, strongly recommended having them rewound instead of replaced. He said the bass was too valuable and keeping it all original was the best way to preserve its value. My point is that maybe your 71 would retain more value with a rewind. Might be worth looking into.

I’ve had great luck with this, though I’m not up to date on providers of the service. It is relatively easy to ship a set of pickups, partly why the replacement market is so robust.

 

[Bass4ThePublic]

I’d have them rewound by Tom Brantley

 

[bass player 53]

Long thread about jazz bass pickups:

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/jazz-bass-pickups-bright-and-tight-low-end.1684783/

In the thread, a comparison post:

I Simulated 30 Jazz Bass Pickups So I Wouldn't Have to Buy Them All

 

[Gervais Cote]

The Dimarzio Model J would pack more punch and more oomph.

 

[Jayhawker]

TomB - I agree a rewind might be best.
Thanks and I will follow up on that.
J