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Pair of Fender Jazz basses
Posted: April 27th, 2013, 10:10 am
by sblueplanet
My two 1994 Fender Jazz bass '62 reissues MIJ. The white one is fitted with Di Marzio pups, the sunburst with Seymour Duncan.
Re: Pair of Fender Jazz basses
Posted: April 28th, 2013, 7:47 am
by NoXX
sblueplanet wrote:My two 1994 Fender Jazz bass '62 reissues MIJ. The white one is fitted with Di Marzio pups, the sunburst with Seymour Duncan.
Awesome! -Quick question if I may.... which DiMazio's? (Ultra jazz, Area J, Model J etc..), and how would you compare them to the Duncan's?
Cheers,
Dave
Re: Pair of Fender Jazz basses
Posted: April 28th, 2013, 9:44 am
by sblueplanet
That's an interesting question. Unfortunately both basses had their upgraded pups fitted before finding their way to me. I know the model of the SD's because the box was included but not sure of DM model.
Characteristic-wise I find the SD to be hotter. More bite, louder but smoother. The DM are brighter with a nicer mid-range.
The body weight of each bass may contribute to the audible difference too as the white model is noticeably lighter.
I would think a set of flatwounds with the SD would be a perfect match.
Re: Pair of Fender Jazz basses
Posted: April 29th, 2013, 12:26 pm
by Bassaria
Nice set! I have the same set of mij basses but about 10 years earlier...an E6 and an E7. My white one is basswood and lighter. The burst is heavier and most likely alder...you are probably in the same boat.. Just sent out my burst to get a refin..someone had tweaked it before me with a bunch of weird thumb rest holes....gonna get a treatment from marty bell.....I'll post pics then
Cheers!
Re: Pair of Fender Jazz basses
Posted: April 29th, 2013, 2:00 pm
by andrew
sblueplanet wrote: not sure of DM model.
Are the Dimarzio's pole pieces adjustable little hex screws, or do they look like regular pickup pole pieces?
Re: Pair of Fender Jazz basses
Posted: April 29th, 2013, 3:26 pm
by sblueplanet
andrew wrote:sblueplanet wrote: not sure of DM model.
Are the Dimarzio's pole pieces adjustable little hex screws, or do they look like regular pickup pole pieces?
Regular pole pieces.
Re: Pair of Fender Jazz basses
Posted: April 29th, 2013, 3:30 pm
by sblueplanet
Bassaria wrote:Nice set! I have the same set of mij basses but about 10 years earlier...an E6 and an E7. My white one is basswood and lighter. The burst is heavier and most likely alder...you are probably in the same boat.. Just sent out my burst to get a refin..someone had tweaked it before me with a bunch of weird thumb rest holes....gonna get a treatment from marty bell.....I'll post pics then
Cheers!
Pics would be great. I have been tempted to relic my sunburst as my white one is pretty road worn and I like it that way.
Re: Pair of Fender Jazz basses
Posted: April 29th, 2013, 3:49 pm
by andrew
sblueplanet wrote:andrew wrote:sblueplanet wrote: not sure of DM model.
Are the Dimarzio's pole pieces adjustable little hex screws, or do they look like regular pickup pole pieces?
Regular pole pieces.
Then they aren't Model J's.