Lollar Original '58 J-Master Set CR
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Lollar
Original '58 J-Master Set CR
Product Info
Article Number:
419149
Brand:
Lollar
Model:
Original '58 J-Master Set CR
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$284.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Lollar J-Masters are a fantastic upgrade for any J-Master owner looking for that authentic vintage chime with a bit more oomph. They nail that sweet spot between a glassy single coil and a warmer humbucker tone, making them ideal for surf, rock, and blues players who want a distinctive voice.
Product Description
- Lollar J-Master Set CR
- Set of Pickups for J-Master Electric Guitar
- Single coils
- Medium output
- Fat original J-master tone with wide short coils
- which are manufactured according to original specifications
- The sound lies somewhere between the glittery glow of a single coil and the mids and basses of a humbucker
- Perfect for surf guitar
- but equally suitable for rock n 'roll and blues
- "Overwound" bridge pickup for a fuller solo sound and more powerful middle position
- Connections: two-wire
- DC resistance: 8.8 kOhm - (neck): 8.4 kOhm
- Magnet: Alnico 5
- Colour: Cream
- Hand wound in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound Alnico 5 magnets deliver a responsive, articulate tone.
- • Short, wide coils capture a unique J-Master character, avoiding harshness.
- • Bridge pickup overwinding provides focused lead tones and improved middle position clarity.
- • Cream covers offer a classic aesthetic and reduce unwanted microphonic noise.
CONS
- • Price point places them in a premium-priced category for single coils.
- • DC resistance is relatively high, potentially requiring some amplifier tweaking.
- • J-Master specific design limits compatibility with standard Stratocaster-style guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge and Neck
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
8.8 kOhm (Bridge), 8.4 kOhm (Neck)
Mounting
Four-hole Stratocaster style
Cover
Cream
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lollars offer a more refined and balanced tone, with less brittle high-end and a more defined low-end response compared to the stock pickups.
While the mounting is similar, the J-Master pickup cavity is slightly different, so fitting them in a Strat might require some modification and careful routing.
The bridge pickup is overwound, providing more output and a tighter feel, but the degree of overwinding isn't explicitly stated; it's enough to add punch without sacrificing clarity.
