andyonbass Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I've got a 2000 Mex Jazz fiver, which is a great player with a lovely feel to it, but is let down by poor pickups, resulting in a lack of clarity in a band situation. I reckon its worth upgrading the pickups but searching the 'net reveals that some users have encountered problems with the pup sizes. I'm just wondering if any members here have any experience of upgrading mim 5 string jazz pickups, and whether there are makes that will fit without modifications to the body and/or pickguard, or would getting the original pups rewound be a viable option? Any help/pointers appreciated Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of frog Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) Hiya I have no experience with pickup fittings in these 5 string Jazz basses, But i know a gentleman with a fairly recent 5 string jazz, MIM i might add and he uses those "Noiseless" pickups by Fender and they sound fantastic, plenty of punch and low end clarity, especially holding up against a band with a couple of guitarists trying to drown him out. Edited April 30, 2011 by son of frog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) [quote name='son of frog' post='1215717' date='Apr 30 2011, 12:26 PM']I know a gentleman with a fairly recent 5 string jazz, MIM i might add and he uses those "Noiseless" pickups by Fender and they sound fantastic, plenty of punch and low end clarity, especially holding up against a band with a couple of guitarists trying to drown him out. [/quote] I'd be interested to know if they dropped straight in, or whether any routing to the body was needed. I've noticed that they come in two types, a [url="http://www.projectmusic.net/fender-scn-jazz-bass-pickups-5-string-purple-pack-4915-p.asp"]Purple pack[/url] and a [url="http://www.projectmusic.net/fender-scn-jazz-bass-pickups-5-string-green-pack-4914-p.asp"]Green pack[/url]. Anyone know what the difference is? Edited April 30, 2011 by andyonbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of frog Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) [quote name='andyonbass' post='1215828' date='Apr 30 2011, 02:27 PM']I'd be interested to know if they dropped straight in, or whether any routing to the body was needed. I've noticed that they come in two types, a [url="http://www.projectmusic.net/fender-scn-jazz-bass-pickups-5-string-purple-pack-4915-p.asp"]Purple pack[/url] and a [url="http://www.projectmusic.net/fender-scn-jazz-bass-pickups-5-string-green-pack-4914-p.asp"]Green pack[/url]. Anyone know what the difference is?[/quote] I'm pretty sure his was a Mexican deluxe so they already came fitted, But if you buy Genuine Fender pickups i dont think youll have any fitting issues, i highly doubt they've ever changed their pickup dimensions. [b][color="#9932CC"]Purple[/color]:[/b] Bridge - DC Resistance: 14K, Inductance: 4.4 Henries Neck - DC Resistance: 13.3K, Inductance: 4.3 Henries [b][color="#008000"]Green[/color]:[/b] Bridge - DC Resistance: 11.6K, Inductance: 3.8 Henries Neck - DC Resistance: 11.6K, Inductance: 3.8 Henries What all these ratings mean, i have no idea, but i'm sure it affects tone in some way, i'm sure someone with more techy knowhow will come along soon. Edited April 30, 2011 by son of frog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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