Replacement pups for mim jazz bass

[TheSoulCraft]

I am looking for replacement pickups for my fender made in mexico jazz bass. I'm not sure whether my bass is a 98 or 99. the serial number is MN8156220. Any suggestions? I am looking for pickups that are noise cancelling and that arent too expensive. I would spend at the max 140 preferably something under 100 for a set. Thank you

 

[SnakeKappele]

Well, they are $117 but they are Fenders! If you decide to get them, make sure the bridge pickup will fit. I know some MIM Fenders have the same size neck and bridge pickups.

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Noiseless-J-Bass-2Pickup-Set-?sku=308033

 

[TheSoulCraft]

Those are nice, but my neck and bridge pickups are the same length. My pickups are around 3.6 inches long

 

[SnakeKappele]

Those are nice, but my neck and bridge pickups are the same length. My pickups are around 3.6 inches long

These are good, but $140 :scowl:

The Bartolini 9J1 S/SB Set is made for MIM Jazz Basses!

http://www.bestbassgear.com/bartolini-4-string-j-pickups.htm

 

[moshuajusic]

That blows. My 5-string is like that, and it severely limited my selection. I'm sure Nordstrand could make you a proper hum-cancelling set, but they're probably expensive. SGD might be able to help you out, too. The alternative is to get 2 neck pickups. Should probably call Duncan or Dimarzio and ask about their hum-cancelling bass pickups. They'll be in your price range.

Honestly, though, get pickups based on tone, not on whether they cancel hum or not. I learned the hard way.

EDIT: Oh yeah, Bartolinis! Listen to SnakeKappele.

 

[crucislancer]

Those are nice, but my neck and bridge pickups are the same length. My pickups are around 3.6 inches long

I had the same problem with mine, I just took a big file and widened the bridge pickup route to make the pickup fit. You might want to check out Dimarzio, they have humbuckers for a reasonable price and they sound great.

 

[KTFunkAlive]

Don't worry about the size thing. I've had no problem fitting all sorts of pickups in a mim jazz. The difference in size is minor and you can squeeze em in.

 

[burl0029]

I put these in my Jag and they sound great. The bridge pup is slightly larger than the neck. You can read the thread I created about them here. They are hum-canceling and sound great.

 

[TheSoulCraft]

Thanks everyone for your help. I'm going to have to take all these choices into consideration.

 

[acebase62]

For hum-cancelling, some people seem to like the newer Dimarzio Area J pickups.

I haven't tried them yet, but I do like my Seymour Duncan Hot Stack for Jazz pickups.

I use 500k volume pots and a Fender TBX tone.

 

[grobe]

Why not use two neck pickups? Would that not work?

 

[thesilence]

Just buy them separate instead of a pair then you can pick the ones that will fit. Read the sticky on replacement J bass pickups its very informative