Jazzmaster pickup comparison

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by Telliot » Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:57 am

I'd just like to drop a note of appreciation for this thread (and forum). You have no idea I keep coming back to this list, trying to figure out which is the sound I'm hearing in my head! Thanks so much! :)
The cool thing about fretless is you can hit a note...and then renegotiate.

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by Green angel » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:20 pm

Thanks everybody, it's a pleasure.

Here is a video with the SP custom set and different amount of average gain:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDpofeUK3o4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by Obsequio » Fri May 13, 2011 9:00 pm

Green angel wrote:Thanks everybody, it's a pleasure.

Here is a video with the SP custom set and different amount of average gain:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDpofeUK3o4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Which pick-up are in this one? Sounds great!

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by tehVox » Mon May 16, 2011 3:11 pm

This thread has helped me a lot. Big thanks to OP. :]

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by Green angel » Tue May 17, 2011 7:22 am

Obsequio wrote:
Green angel wrote:Thanks everybody, it's a pleasure.

Here is a video with the SP custom set and different amount of average gain:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDpofeUK3o4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Which pick-up are in this one? Sounds great!
SP custom Jazzmister 62', they are french handwound pups.

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by SparkleSparkle » Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:55 am

What a great resource! I don't own a JM right now and am currently on the hunt for the right one and was debating what kind of pickups. The only problem now is that I like those Novak PAF's as well... guess I gotta find me two Jazzy's now!

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by jjones » Mon Jun 13, 2011 3:32 am

I recently put some Novak's in my Costello Jazzmaster. JM-V (neck) and Tele-Jazz (bridge). I absolutely love this combination. They are very balanced and all pickup combos sound great and cut through in a band mix. Stoked!

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by Obsequio » Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:21 am

I ordered a Pair of Novaks yesterday - JM-V for the Neck and JM-90 for the bridge. I see a previous posted has the same combo. Curtis had recommended the JM-90 after I originally asked for the JM-V only. He said it has a better better balance. I am psyched and I can't wait to put them in and play. If I can figure out how to post pictures I'll do that too.

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by thegumbootman » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:15 pm

I just ordered some JM pickups from Pickup Wizard with FormVar wire. Can't wait to try them out! ;D

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by Obsequio » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:30 am

thegumbootman wrote:I just ordered some JM pickups from Pickup Wizard with FormVar wire. Can't wait to try them out! ;D
Congratulations! You are on your way to a great sounding Jazzmaster!

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by redchapterjubilee » Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:16 am

thegumbootman wrote:I just ordered some JM pickups from Pickup Wizard with FormVar wire.
I just ordered a set of his vintage pups for my MIJ. Can't wait to throw them in. I'm hoping I'll finally be able to use the bridge pickup position!

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by Spaceman1969 » Thu Jul 21, 2011 3:05 pm

Wow. Just found this post...What a list. Thank you so much.
As my own build gets closer to reality, I'm now having a serious re-think as to what I'm gonna put in there. I've got a jazzy, not looking to recreate it, but the hb's are getting close to what I'm hearing in my head. This is gonna take longer than I thought...

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by blake480 » Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:58 pm

What an amazing job. Thanks. I am really considering a Novak JM-V bridge pick up now.

I recently bought a Vintage 66 jazzmaster with original pick ups. It sounds cool. But is so far off from my AVRI pick up that i am used to. I actually like the sound and tone of my AVRI better. Anyone out there feel the same way? I am considering changing out the vintage pick ups with something that is hotter, and breaks up a little better. But i am hesitant and want to keep the guitar as close to original as possible.

Any suggestions out there?

Thanks

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by Obsequio » Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:11 am

blake480 wrote:What an amazing job. Thanks. I am really considering a Novak JM-V bridge pick up now.

I recently bought a Vintage 66 jazzmaster with original pick ups. It sounds cool. But is so far off from my AVRI pick up that i am used to. I actually like the sound and tone of my AVRI better. Anyone out there feel the same way? I am considering changing out the vintage pick ups with something that is hotter, and breaks up a little better. But i am hesitant and want to keep the guitar as close to original as possible.

Any suggestions out there?

Thanks
You should probably give Curt a call and let him know what you have. I'm no expert and I don't know what a Vintage '66 should sound like. I can tell you that Curt usually suggest the JM-V for the neck and the JM-90 for the bridge since it has better body and balance with the JM-V. Its one gritty pick up, I love it. Who knows maybe for you he may suggest something different since you have a vintage guitar. Go ahead and give him a call he's a real pleasure to work with.

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Re: Jazzmaster pickup comparison

Post by redchapterjubilee » Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:33 am

I can definitely vouch for the Pickup Wizards! I got the pre-CBS spec pickups and now my JM has THAT sound now. My tech AB'ed them against his CIJ with Antiquities and we were definitely impressed with the results. A HUGE improvement over the stock pickups. Still gotta roll the tone back a tad on the guitar, just enough to take a little sting off the top.

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