Fender Original Jazz Bass PU Set

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Fender Original Jazz Bass PU Set

Fender

Original Jazz Bass PU Set

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Product Info

Article Number: 169406
Brand: Fender
Model: Original Jazz Bass PU Set
Price: $147.40

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These pickups are a fantastic way to capture that quintessential '60s Jazz Bass tone. They’re bright, articulate, and really shine in classic jazz, blues, and soul settings. If you're chasing a vintage vibe without a premium-priced investment, this set is a solid choice.

Product Description

Fender Original Jazz Bass PU Set, Pickup Set, Original jazz bass PU vintage set, For electric-bass, Neck + bridge position, Characteristics: Distinctive jazz bass sounds

PROS
  • • Faithfully recreates the classic '60s Jazz Bass tonal signature.
  • • Alnico III magnets deliver a balanced, articulate, and slightly scooped sound.
  • • Excellent build quality with reliable overwound coils for consistent output.
  • • Provides a genuine vintage vibe, ideal for jazz, blues, and Motown styles.
CONS
  • • Output is relatively low, may require preamp for modern high-gain genres.
  • • Can sound slightly thin compared to hotter, contemporary bass pickups.
  • • Vintage-style mounting rings might necessitate modification for some basses.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck and Bridge
Magnet Alnico III
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 6.2k Ohms (Neck), 5.8k Ohms (Bridge)
Mounting Four-hole mounting pattern, vintage-style rings required
Cover Nickel-plated brass

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Frequently Asked Questions

While versatile, their lower output and scooped mids might require a preamp to achieve a truly aggressive tone in those genres.
Yes, these pickups use a vintage four-hole mounting pattern, so you’ll likely need to swap out your current rings for vintage-style rings.
The V-Mod IIs are hotter and more versatile, offering a wider range of tones, whereas these provide a more authentic vintage Jazz Bass experience.

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