Replacing a Pickup.

[Jag_Bassist]

Hi guys,

recently ive been thinking about replacing the neck pickup in my Jaguar bass ( currently a jazz style Pup) and putting a P bass style one in. is there anything i should know before doing it? especially as there is a active eq on the top horn which maybe a problem.


any input would be appreciated !

even if its with recommended P/j pickup configs (going for a vintage pop sound)

this is myy band so this is style im going for .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuMCEhZ4eIw

[Pete1967]

I've never had a Jaguar so I might be off the mark here, but as long as it has a universal rout under the scratch plate (and obviously you'll need to swap the scratchplate as well) then I don't see why not. Wiring wise just should be a direct swap out for the neck Jazz I think. Make sure you get your polarity right tho. I'd recommend shielding the cavities with copper tape while you're at it (if it's not already done with conductive paint) and grounding the shielding. If it hasn't gor a universal rout then you'll need to get it routed out which isn't a big job for a guitar tech or luthier.

I have a Nordstrand NPJ4SE set in my PJ and I think it would give you the sound you want. Traditional P thump but with added middle from the jazz, and with roundwounds a modern twang too..

[jezzaboy]

I priced this kind of mod for a Jazz bass last year and the shop was quoting me £40 for the routing and electrics and £30ish for the scratchplate. I would imagine that it would just be a matter of re connecting the wires to wherever they are conected to at the moment as the pickups are passive.

[Jag_Bassist]

ok sweet cheers for the help