Agree! - like this combo on my fretless. Just did this with a Franken' Franklin I pieced together. Model J is plenty hot enough though - just have it about 1/32 closer to the strings. Volume is balanced well with either solo'd. Some of us had phase issues with the Fender P and the Model J though. For me the fix was swapping the wires on the P side that had a phase issue. Here is final wiring diagram:
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Pj pickup advice
- Thread starter Joshuadriller
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Agree! - like this combo on my fretless. Just did this with a Franken' Franklin I pieced together. Model J is plenty hot enough though - just have it about 1/32 closer to the strings. Volume is balanced well with either solo'd. Some of us had phase issues with the Fender P and the Model J though. For me the fix was swapping the wires on the P side that had a phase issue. Here is final wiring diagram:
The two ideas that are common through this thread which I agree with:
1) the same make for both pickups so they coordinate; and
2) split-style J pickup so it is humbucking like the P.
One added detail: this may lower the output a hair, but mounting the J in the "70's" position will get more of a contrast to the P tone.
1) the same make for both pickups so they coordinate; and
2) split-style J pickup so it is humbucking like the P.
One added detail: this may lower the output a hair, but mounting the J in the "70's" position will get more of a contrast to the P tone.
I recently put in an Aguilar PJ set and I am thrilled. Both pickups are very well matched for output and the J is split - dead quiet with either pickup at any level.
They sound great - very muscular and really shine in the mix. Solid lows, punchy mids and they can give you crisp if you want. I run mine passive V-V-T and roll off the tone about 30%. I use them mostly for R&R but they are very versatile. Big and clear support with a very "organic" (for lack of a better word) tone.
It's clear to me that Aguilar really put some thought into what could be a hit or miss combination of pickups. Still relatively new to the game, but they should be at or near the top of the list soon. Highly recommended.
They sound great - very muscular and really shine in the mix. Solid lows, punchy mids and they can give you crisp if you want. I run mine passive V-V-T and roll off the tone about 30%. I use them mostly for R&R but they are very versatile. Big and clear support with a very "organic" (for lack of a better word) tone.
It's clear to me that Aguilar really put some thought into what could be a hit or miss combination of pickups. Still relatively new to the game, but they should be at or near the top of the list soon. Highly recommended.
