thiknig about switching out my J bass pickups for...

[a5thdiad]

some EMG's. anyone else think this is a good idea???
my J pickups are a little to mellow for my taste. would putting in some EMG's make a big difference?

[Tryxx]

Depends really what you're looking for. If you want to get rid of 'mellow' I'd get some DiMarzio Model J's to make your bass snaral. But I have no experience with EMG J's. I'm sure they'd be different though, just usually in the realm of 'hi-fi' and modern.

[The Brad]

I have some EMGs in a fretless jazz of mine that I am unfortunately trying to sell, anyway. I think tonally they will be a mild improvement? They are still a bit mellow and easy going, but they have a nice spread. The stock pups I was replacing were lame ducks on the treble side, but these give pretty consistent even coverage through the tonal spectrum.

Anyway if the bass fails to sell again on ebay I would be more than willing to take the pups out of the bass and sell them to you. They are like 2 months old.

[Blk-Widow]

i think emg js are great pickups but they are still a bit mellow. i guess it depends on how durastic of a change you want outta ur pic ups. if you still want a fairly decent "mellow" sound to them then these would be great. but yet these pickups are quite versatile.

[a5thdiad]

cool.

maybe i'll check out those dimarzios...

[Naveed Afzal]

rather then start a new thread doesnt anyone if
Bartolini 59J1 L1\LN1 would fit in a Mexi V Jazz

[eriatarka]

I've heard Dimarzio model J's are some of the best Jazz bass pickups,and they are probably less mellow than Emgs.

[The Brad]

rather then start a new thread doesnt anyone if
Bartolini 59J1 L1\LN1 would fit in a Mexi V Jazz
What year is it? I've been told they stopped using the same size pup in 98?
Anyway, another way to tell is to bust out a ruler. If you still have questions just call Bartolini.

I know you probably aren't interested, but Aero instruments will make you a set of any of their pickups to fit in the Mexican size.

[nopicks4me]

i have EMHhz PJ set on my cort and the are muy punchy compared to the crap that came in it...

[Linkinbassist]

EMG HZ J's? I'd like me some 6er versions if they exist...

[Random.bass.player.]

When i get some money im thinking about replacing the pickups in my MIM Jazz.
Not sure which ones to go for.