Not sure if I posted it in here yet, but here's my modded Jag bass. Its been a labor of love.
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New neck, pups, electronics, bridge and Tuners.
Ebony neck with pearl block inlays. Specs of the neck match my Gibson EB. Seymour Duncan QP and Hot Jazz, upgraded pots, Vol, Vol, Tone and a killswitch. Hipshot Tuners and a Babicz bridge.
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These are really cool basses - (34" scale right?) It has the vibe of a Mustang.
Yes sir 34 scale. Nice bassesThese are really cool basses - (34" scale right?) It has the vibe of a Mustang.
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I've always been intrigued by pickups with the smaller number of large pole pieces. That, combined with my love of a good P/J configuration, leaves me with a bunch of questions. For example, what's your take on their overall sonic "palette" and what do they have to offer that sets them apart from the more standardized pickups?
Malak...I believe the general consensus is that they create a stronger and wider magnetic field...so in theory you get more output...or some such thing...
Hey, Snake! It's been a while! 
Greater output, and by extension greater volume, makes sense, but I'm curious as to what that does to the texture of the sound. Is it smoother or grittier? Does it add more zing? Would it lead to a harsher sound, much like I got when I tried out an SD Quarter Pounder P-pup in my first parts-bass? (In that particular case, it was too harsh, so much so that it completely overpowered a strong Super 55 J-pup. Ultimately, I had to go with something a bit more mellow.)
I know, I know…I'm asking using some pretty subjective, non-scientific terms, but I'm cool with it if I get some equally non-scientific feedback.
Greater output, and by extension greater volume, makes sense, but I'm curious as to what that does to the texture of the sound. Is it smoother or grittier? Does it add more zing? Would it lead to a harsher sound, much like I got when I tried out an SD Quarter Pounder P-pup in my first parts-bass? (In that particular case, it was too harsh, so much so that it completely overpowered a strong Super 55 J-pup. Ultimately, I had to go with something a bit more mellow.)
I know, I know…I'm asking using some pretty subjective, non-scientific terms, but I'm cool with it if I get some equally non-scientific feedback.
- Jun 30, 2010
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Hey, Snake! It's been a while!
Greater output, and by extension greater volume, makes sense, but I'm curious as to what that does to the texture of the sound. Is it smoother or grittier? Does it add more zing? Would it lead to a harsher sound, much like I got when I tried out an SD Quarter Pounder P-pup in my first parts-bass? (In that particular case, it was too harsh, so much so that it completely overpowered a strong Super 55 J-pup. Ultimately, I had to go with something a bit more mellow.)
I know, I know…I'm asking using some pretty subjective, non-scientific terms, but I'm cool with it if I get some equally non-scientific feedback.
Can't answer your question, but essentially it's one wide pole <O> allowing side to side string vibration compared to 2 small poles next to each other <o/o> catching both sides of the string vibration. So the gap with 2 is the big difference vs no gap with one larger pole. I'd guess the magnetic 'pull' on one larger pole would be more consistent w/o a gap, (resulting in a smoother response?) and with 2, there would be more side to side 'pull' from each magnet. How that translates to sound I don't know. The guy to ask is @Bruce Johnson - he would have an experienced opinion for sure.
I have the same bass in Diamond blue .
This bass actually has a humbucker in the bridge vs a single coil Jazz pickup . It sounds nothing like a p/j.
The bridge pickup soloed is full round and thick. Very meaty yet clear. No loss in volume when soloed. This bass has a very smooth tone. Not at all hot or over wound in tone. Just warm, full and smooth with no mud.
Trying to decide which pickguard I like best...
Original Parchment:
Flat Black:
Or my new "Anaconda" From Warmoth:
Original Parchment:
Flat Black:
Or my new "Anaconda" From Warmoth:
Here’s my 75 with stock P and Novak split jazz pickup (higher output to partner well with the P). I didn’t decide to cut into the body, a previous owner did which gave me a cheap vintage bass. It’s a great player (A width neck - just like a jazz) and sounds fantastic.
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Good luck making up your mind! (I think the black 'works')
It's a standard P that I drilled an extra hole in. the knob positions are slightly different than on the origional but it works.
Awesome. I was actually thinking of getting one from Warmoth without holes so I can drill them using the original guard as a template.
The black really goes with the black hardware. Looks great.
oh, this is not a club for people who think I am awesome?
My bad!
My bad!
