Replacement pickups for CIJ Geddy Lee

Try with different bass string first.

 

Those are Fender Originals or Fender 62's, same pickup different name. Definitely a growly set but definitely light on lows. I put a set in my 72 Jazz when the original pickups became too noisy to deal with. I've owned over 20 jazz sets and to me the only set that keeps that high/high mid growl with good bass response is Nordstrands. The Fender 74s are ok but I found them way less articulate than the Nords. The Aeros are very transparent and were just alright to me. If you're looking for a pickup with character there are better choices.

 

I agree, and happen to like the fender 62's in my 1998 CIJ Geddy Lee. I am curious though, what Nordstrands you like that have the high high mids
and good lows.?

 

Flying Mojo

 

Yep.

 

60s. The 70s were a bit too mid-shy for me. 60s singles were deep with plenty of high mid clank. I have them in a USA Geddy and man do they cut.

 

I really enjoyed Dimarzio Model J’s.

 

Tom Brantley.

 

I think Duncan apollos would be worth a try.

 

I would call Lindy Fralin and describe to him what your looking for, likely as not you will get him personally on the phone, he can custom wrap them to get the desired outcome.

 

I have a set of vintage 74s in a cij Geddy Lee. They are ok. When I got the bass the bridge pickup was not working, so I gutted it and ran all new electronics. I started with a set of seymore QPs, and while thick and growly, it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. I replaced them with the Fender 74s. I figured that was about as close to a stock 70's bass as I could get, which I assumed what what Geddy was running. I use DiAddario Pro Steels 45-105, and while the bass sounds good, it's still not exactly what I'm looking for.

I honestly think my ear is more tuned to the 60's pickup placement, as that's what I've played mostly. Regardless of pickup, this bass seems a little thin to me.

It has a great sound, and is perfect for funk and slap, which is what I have it set up for now. Just make sure before you go down the pickup rabbit hole that it's not the 70's spacing that is throwing you off.

Just trying to save you money (a forbidden concept here at TB)

 

Tom Brantley Geddy Pups...Sansamp YYZ Pedal...D'addario Nickels...2000 something CIJ GL

 

Doesn't Geddy Lee use Mojotone pickups? I'd be curious about them.