Jazzmaster pickup comparison
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:57 am
I've began a pickup comparison 6 month ago and I would like to share it with you.
Hope it will help you to choose between this plethoric offer.
Gear used:
Guitar = a stock 2003 AVRI Jazzmaster except the pickups
Amp = Engl E660, Clean channel.
Cab = NOS 4*12 vintage 30 speakers
no effects
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AHYYncaOy4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For the moment I've made samples with:
AVRI set (Clean and bright)
Curtis Novak JM-V (well balanced and midranged), JM-Fat (powerfuller strat pickup), JM-T (bridge Telecaster pup for JM), JM-WR (Widerange Hbs) and JM-Paf (PAF Hbs)
Jason Lollar vintage (clean and full)
Seymour Antiquity I (Soft and acoustic) antiquity II (full and high ends)
Stock japanese pickup (thin and bright)
Engine pickups vintage (So dynamics)
Micros Kami custom set (clean and pure neck pickup, powerfull and fat bridge pup)
GFS Hot (INCANDESCENT)
SP Custom Jazzmister 62 : IMO the closest pup to have the 62/65 Jazzmaster tone
I miss:
Lindy Fralin
David Barfuss
GFS
What Else??
b]Rythm circuit:[/b]
Japanese : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8326991" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AVRI : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9371191" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kami : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8788763" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-V : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535075" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lollar : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278445" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity I : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278442" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity II : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8161470" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Engine pickups : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535078" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-WR : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8592943" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SP Custom Jazzmister 62 : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9975174" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Neck pickup
Japanese : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8326990" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AVRI: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9371187" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kami : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8788760" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-V : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535082" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lollar : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278444" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity I : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278448" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity II : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8161471" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Engine pickups : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535079" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-WR : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8592941" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-Fat : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8223942" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SP Custom Jazzmister 62 : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9975175" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Both
Japanese : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8326989" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AVRI: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9371190" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kami : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8788762" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-V : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535077" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lollar : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278447" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity I : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278441" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity II : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8161472" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Engine pickups : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535081" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-WR/JM-Paf : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8592942" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-Fat/JM-T : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8223943" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SP Custom Jazzmister 62 : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9975176" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bridge pickup
Japanese : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8326992" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AVRI : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9371189" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kami : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8788761" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-V : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535076" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lollar : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278446" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity I : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278443" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity II : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8189713" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Engine pickups : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535080" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-Paf : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8592944" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-T : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8223941" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
GFS HOT : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9371188" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SP Custom Jazzmister 62: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9975177" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I add those excellent samples by mtotallywired!!
Thought i'd add to this sticky here. Just recently converted from a set of Antiquity II's which I loved to Novak JM-V's...the differences between the two are slight, still, both are very authentic. Borrowed Green Angel's format here, although with a different guitar + amp. the soundclips are below, so you be the judge of which set's best for your needs!
Guitar:
Image
My prized 65'ish JM replica : light alder wildwood guitars body w/ thin skin all nitro finish, allparts LRO maple/rosewood neck, fender synthetic bone nut, vintage size frets, all AVRI hardware, Genuine Fender Mustang Reissue Bridge, CTS 1meg pots (Audio & Linear)/1meg/50k linear for Rhythm circuit w/ Mojotone Vitamin T paper in oil capacitors (.047uf in lead circuit & .03uf in rhythm)& Rotosound Roto Reds (.011-.048 gauge) nickel wound strings.
Amp: Deluxe Reverb RI
Effects: Light Reverb
Lead Circuit:
Bridge Pickup:
Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9905960
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9908015
Bridge & Neck Pickups (Middle Position):
Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9906095
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9908016
Neck Pickup:
Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9906094
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9908014
Rhythm Circuit:
Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9906093
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9908013
2 samples from Jazzman with Jess Loureiro pickup Vs Japanese stock pickup:
http://www.soundclick.com/player/single" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... D=11141230
http://www.soundclick.com/player/single" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... D=11141231
Hope it will help you to choose between this plethoric offer.
Gear used:
Guitar = a stock 2003 AVRI Jazzmaster except the pickups
Amp = Engl E660, Clean channel.
Cab = NOS 4*12 vintage 30 speakers
no effects
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AHYYncaOy4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For the moment I've made samples with:
AVRI set (Clean and bright)
Curtis Novak JM-V (well balanced and midranged), JM-Fat (powerfuller strat pickup), JM-T (bridge Telecaster pup for JM), JM-WR (Widerange Hbs) and JM-Paf (PAF Hbs)
Jason Lollar vintage (clean and full)
Seymour Antiquity I (Soft and acoustic) antiquity II (full and high ends)
Stock japanese pickup (thin and bright)
Engine pickups vintage (So dynamics)
Micros Kami custom set (clean and pure neck pickup, powerfull and fat bridge pup)
GFS Hot (INCANDESCENT)
SP Custom Jazzmister 62 : IMO the closest pup to have the 62/65 Jazzmaster tone
I miss:
Lindy Fralin
David Barfuss
GFS
What Else??
b]Rythm circuit:[/b]
Japanese : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8326991" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AVRI : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9371191" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kami : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8788763" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-V : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535075" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lollar : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278445" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity I : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278442" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity II : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8161470" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Engine pickups : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535078" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-WR : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8592943" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SP Custom Jazzmister 62 : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9975174" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Neck pickup
Japanese : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8326990" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AVRI: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9371187" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kami : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8788760" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-V : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535082" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lollar : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278444" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity I : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278448" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity II : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8161471" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Engine pickups : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535079" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-WR : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8592941" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-Fat : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8223942" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SP Custom Jazzmister 62 : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9975175" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Both
Japanese : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8326989" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AVRI: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9371190" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kami : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8788762" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-V : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535077" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lollar : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278447" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity I : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278441" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity II : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8161472" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Engine pickups : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535081" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-WR/JM-Paf : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8592942" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-Fat/JM-T : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8223943" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SP Custom Jazzmister 62 : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9975176" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bridge pickup
Japanese : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8326992" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AVRI : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9371189" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kami : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8788761" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-V : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535076" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lollar : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278446" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity I : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8278443" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Antiquity II : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8189713" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Engine pickups : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8535080" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-Paf : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8592944" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Novak JM-T : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=8223941" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
GFS HOT : http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9371188" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SP Custom Jazzmister 62: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9975177" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I add those excellent samples by mtotallywired!!
Thought i'd add to this sticky here. Just recently converted from a set of Antiquity II's which I loved to Novak JM-V's...the differences between the two are slight, still, both are very authentic. Borrowed Green Angel's format here, although with a different guitar + amp. the soundclips are below, so you be the judge of which set's best for your needs!
Guitar:
Image
My prized 65'ish JM replica : light alder wildwood guitars body w/ thin skin all nitro finish, allparts LRO maple/rosewood neck, fender synthetic bone nut, vintage size frets, all AVRI hardware, Genuine Fender Mustang Reissue Bridge, CTS 1meg pots (Audio & Linear)/1meg/50k linear for Rhythm circuit w/ Mojotone Vitamin T paper in oil capacitors (.047uf in lead circuit & .03uf in rhythm)& Rotosound Roto Reds (.011-.048 gauge) nickel wound strings.
Amp: Deluxe Reverb RI
Effects: Light Reverb
Lead Circuit:
Bridge Pickup:
Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9905960
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9908015
Bridge & Neck Pickups (Middle Position):
Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9906095
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9908016
Neck Pickup:
Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9906094
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9908014
Rhythm Circuit:
Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9906093
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ID=9908013
2 samples from Jazzman with Jess Loureiro pickup Vs Japanese stock pickup:
http://www.soundclick.com/player/single" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... D=11141230
http://www.soundclick.com/player/single" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... D=11141231