Suggestion for "Recording Only" Pickups for Jazz Bass

[Bassman45]

Hi,

I have a new fretless MIA Jazz Bass... stock, no modifications whatsoever so far. I need to upgrade the pickups badly. They'll be used for DAW recording only (monitor buzz, etc.) so I'm probably looking for active models. Suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[luknfur]

Hi,

I have a new fretless MIA Jazz Bass... stock, no modifications whatsoever so far. I need to upgrade the pickups badly. They'll be used for DAW recording only (monitor buzz, etc.) so I'm probably looking for active models. Suggestions?

Thanks!

FWIW:

I don't record but constanly read statements to the effect that the one thing that rules pups out for recording is noise. Some TB'r has the old Bassplayer J pup shootout which addresses recording for a bunch of J's. A search will pull it up. It's a lot larger and more readable than it was online through bassplayer too.

 

[spc]

I have a pretty basic recording setup...acid pro recording software. The bass I've been recording with lately has a set of Bartolini 9j's in it, and it is dead quiet. They worked out pretty well in the studio as well. Just a thought...


BTW, I'm selling my 9j's (over in the for sale section). I like the sound of them, but after experimenting, I think I like straight single coils. I find I need to keep my hand on the strings at all times though, or buzzzzz. I'm switching them to a different bass until I can afford some replacements. I love Jason Lollar's singles (I have two sets) , but I'm determined to try a set of the Sadowsky singles.

 

[Bassman45]

Hey thanks!

Couldn't get a working link to the Bass Player J-Bass PU shootout... any help there? However I did download most of the samples from "basstasters". The Bartolinis sound very good as do the DiMarzios. Keep in mind, I want to retain some brightness due to the fact it's a fretless. As I understand it, the frequencies below 1k are very important.

Thanks

 

[Nedmundo]

If you want a noiseless vintage J tone, Lindy Fralin Split Jazz are a good bet. They do preserve much high end, and are completely noise-free. They're expensive, but worth it IMO.

 

[luknfur]

Hey thanks!

Couldn't get a working link to the Bass Player J-Bass PU shootout... any help there? However I did download most of the samples from "basstasters". The Bartolinis sound very good as do the DiMarzios. Keep in mind, I want to retain some brightness due to the fact it's a fretless. As I understand it, the frequencies below 1k are very important.

Thanks

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=188065&highlight=player+magazine+shootout

the attached file is in this thread.

 

[BassyBill]

Nobody suggested EMGs yet? Great for a fretless! Active, dead quiet, clear clean sound... EQ 'em however you like once you've laid it down.

 

[Bassman45]

Nobody suggested EMGs yet? Great for a fretless! Active, dead quiet, clear clean sound... EQ 'em however you like once you've laid it down.

Hey bassybill!

I have some EMGs on my P-bass... definitely an upgrade from stock. Question though... my bass has the Fender S-1 switching system. With the EMGs being active, wouldn't I have to remove those electronics in order to install them?