Monckyman Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Just been reading old threads on here about the Wizard 64 and 84 Jazz pickups and would really like to try some on my mim Jazz, but... I really also want some humbuckers because I can`t live with the buzz every time I roll off a pickup volume. So, what`s the solution, humbuckering clean goodness like UltraJazz or area Js or the great sounding but still buzzy Wizards? MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I'd just go with some Bartolini pickups. Afterall, they sound so good you'll live with a little buzz for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Series switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I have a pair of Nordstrand NJ4SV which I [i]could[/i] be persuaded to part with. PM if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thisnameistaken Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Shambo' post='1220518' date='May 5 2011, 02:48 AM']Series switch?[/quote] I did that, but of course you lose the sound of a single soloed pickup at the same time as losing the buzz. The series sound is a good, beefy, useful sound, but it's a different sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks for the replies, Gents. I`m going to be fitting some Nordy SVs from Howard One more thing though, as a long time P bass user, I have a bad habit of rolling the volume pit down between songs or in pauses etc. Cant do this on the jazz! Has anyone found a Volume/Balance-mix/Tone configuration useful? MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Monckyman' post='1220698' date='May 5 2011, 10:06 AM']Thanks for the replies, Gents. I`m going to be fitting some Nordy SVs from Howard [/quote] I'm sure they'll be lovely. I've been using Fralin split-coils for a while now, which are a similar idea, and they sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Shambo' post='1220518' date='May 5 2011, 02:48 AM']Series switch?[/quote] Done this to my Ibby - works a treat. [quote name='Monckyman' post='1220698' date='May 5 2011, 10:06 AM']One more thing though, as a long time P bass user, I have a bad habit of rolling the volume pit down between songs or in pauses etc. Cant do this on the jazz! Has anyone found a Volume/Balance-mix/Tone configuration useful? MM[/quote] In series configuration, the Neck pot becomes the master volume and the Bridge pup pot is disconnected. What you get is an increase in overall output, as well as a bump to the mids. Hum goes away too, all you're creating is a really wide humbucker with this config. Other option could be to look at the Duncan Jazz Classics or Hot Stacks, which are humbucking in a single-coil footprint. Gives you the option of coil-tapping if so inclined HTH, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks for the reply Ian, I think I`ll see how I get on with the new pickups, then maybe fit a blend. I like the idea of trying the series thing though but not on my main bass, might be worth a go on the Squier when thats done. Ta, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 That'd work . Easy enough to fit a change-over switch or pull-pot on a Squier, especially with a removable front control plate. HTH, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldude Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Hello In my jazz a few years ago I used Bartolini 9J1 pickups - not sure if these are proper humbuckers but they are "split coil construction for hum canceling". Great sounding too. [url="http://www.bartolini.net/information/bass/4st_bass_pu_s.htm"]http://www.bartolini.net/information/bass/4st_bass_pu_s.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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