Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass 5 string pickup size?

[Johnny Vance]

Hello all. I want to upgrade my Squier Classic vibe 70s jazz bass 5 string and need to know what size pickups. 70/74m ? 67/70 ?
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[staurosjohn]

I can’t help with your particular question- but I just upgraded my Squier CV 70’s 4-stringer with Seymour Duncan Apollo’s (linear humbuckers)- the 4’s are the exact same measurements as the stock Squier pups & they sound really nice... so just wanted to suggest looking into them. I upgraded the bridge as well- as seen in pic.
Here’s a 5-string set: Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass 5-String 70/74 Pickup Set | Reverb

... just found the thread from the ‘build’: NBBD

Here’s a link to the 5’s on SD site: Apollo Jazz Bass

 

[Slater]

I want to upgrade my Squier Classic vibe 70s jazz bass 5 string and need to know what size pickups. 70/74m ? 67/70 ?

No measuring tools available?

 

[Johnny Vance]

The SD Apollos are one of 2 im looking at. How do they sound in yours?

I can’t help with your particular question- but I just upgraded my Squier CV 70’s 4-stringer with Seymour Duncan Apollo’s (linear humbuckers)- the 4’s are the exact same measurements as the stock Squier pups & they sound really nice... so just wanted to suggest looking into them. I upgraded the bridge as well- as seen in pic.
Here’s a 5-string set: Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass 5-String 70/74 Pickup Set | Reverb

... just found the thread from the ‘build’: NBBD

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Here’s a link to the 5’s on SD site: Apollo Jazz Bass

 

[Johnny Vance]

No measuring tools available?

Yes, i have measuring tools. What do i measure? Length? Width? Depth?

 

[Playbyear]

Yes, i have measuring tools. What do i measure? Length? Width? Depth?

Length in MM.

Or multiply by 25.4 to convert inches to MM.

2.91 inches = 74mm

 

[staurosjohn]

The SD Apollos are one of 2 im looking at. How do they sound in yours?

This was one of my posts on the build thread- in response to the same question...

 

[staurosjohn]

Yes, i have measuring tools. What do i measure? Length? Width? Depth?

You shld be good for depth- just measure length & width.

 

[Johnny Vance]

Thank you very much. Didnt mean to sound ignorant. Just needed a little direction from my TalkBass allies.

Length in MM.

Or multiply by 25.4 to convert inches to MM.

2.91 inches = 74mm

 

[Johnny Vance]

Very good. Thank you. Im down to the Apollos vs. Aguilar 70s Hum Cancelling

This was one of my posts on the build thread- in response to the same question...
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[eastcoasteddie]

67/70
Standard Fender Size

 

[skyline_01]

67/70
Standard Fender Size

+1. This should be the right size for the SD Apollo. I had a set in a MIM Jazz Deluxe V and they were quiet as a mouse, sounded really good too (especially for hum cancel) so I can definitely recommend those. The Aguilar model would be AG 5J-60 (NOT 60-CL). Although I haven't played a set I have heard great things about their pickups and the demo vids are impressive.

Most brands note this pickup size as American Standard Jazz. Basically the bridge pickup should measure around 4.1" and the neck around 3.97". There may be tiny variances from brand to brand.

 

[Johnny Vance]

+1. This should be the right size for the SD Apollo. I had a set in a MIM Jazz Deluxe V and they were quiet as a mouse, sounded really good too (especially for hum cancel) so I can definitely recommend those. The Aguilar model would be AG 5J-60 (NOT 60-CL). Although I haven't played a set I have heard great things about their pickups and the demo vids are impressive.

Most brands note this pickup size as American Standard Jazz. Basically the bridge pickup should measure around 4.1" and the neck around 3.97". There may be tiny variances from brand to brand.

Thanks to all you guys. Its goodnto feel we have a place to go ask questions and talk shop.

 

[richntiff]

Very helpful post for the electronic modding newb. Thanks!

 

[tedsalt]

A little late, but I just measured my CV J5, and it seems that the 67/70 refers to the width of the strings across the neck/bridge pickup.

Measured similarly to the following -
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