WishICouldWalk Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I was wondering whether anyone had an opinion on the what are the mellowest sounding jazz pickups. I've got some DiMarzio Ultra Jazzes in a project bass and I find them really harsh. Can anyone recommend a something a bit sweeter? I like the Jaco/Richard Bona/Etienne Mbappe sound. My favourite sounding bass has been the Lakland Darryl Jones that I'm selling but I'm not sure whether the pickups are available after market or whether they'll fit into a Jazz Bass body. Your input is appreciated guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Have you considered changing strings? I've got those DiMarzios in mine, and they're very revealing - WAY too bright and raucous with Stainless Elites, but smooth and deep with the set of Thomastik flats I've got on there now. A lot cheaper than a new set of pickups too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishICouldWalk Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 [quote name='Stewart' post='252924' date='Aug 1 2008, 05:57 PM']Have you considered changing strings? I've got those DiMarzios in mine, and they're very revealing - WAY too bright and raucous with Stainless Elites, but smooth and deep with the set of Thomastik flats I've got on there now. A lot cheaper than a new set of pickups too![/quote] I don't seem to get on with flats. I've got the same strings on a different bass (Rotosound RB45 Nickle) and they sound perfect. It just seems nuts to only be able to play with the tone rolled all the way off. I don't much like slapping with the tone up a bit either - sounds too thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Stewarts suggestion has got to be worh a go , much cheaper if you can find a string that suits. Otherwise - Bartolinis? Quite a smooth sound, I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Well, if you are set on a change of pickups, I'd concur with Dr Dave - Barts are very smooth in my experience. Otherwise no doubt Mr Wizard can knock you up a set to taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishICouldWalk Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 [quote name='Stewart' post='252939' date='Aug 1 2008, 06:45 PM']Well, if you are set on a change of pickups, I'd concur with Dr Dave - Barts are very smooth in my experience. Otherwise no doubt Mr Wizard can knock you up a set to taste![/quote] Cool, I'll see what's available on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 [quote name='WishICouldWalk' post='252912' date='Aug 1 2008, 05:18 PM']....I was wondering whether anyone had an opinion on the what are the mellowest sounding jazz pickups....[/quote] The Bartolini's on my Precision are pretty good, but I think you should also hear some Lindy Fralin Jazz pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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