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Originally called the “Deluxe Model”, the J Bass came out 9 years after the original Precision Bass in 1960 as Fender’s attempt to capitalize on the success and widespread adoption of the electric bass. Compared to the P Bass, the J Bass was designed to be more ergonomic and provide additional tonal possibilities with its two pickups. Somewhat ironically, most jazz players remained true to their acoustic basses in the early 60s, but the J Bass...
A vintage Jazz Bass is what dreams are made of. It growls, it cuts, it slaps, and it does all the things that we dream a J Bass would do. 

The 70-year-old P bass can cover a lot of tonal territory, that is, with the right pickups. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of some of the best Precision Bass pickups you have available in 2024...

In 1957, Fender introduced the first mass-production split-coil hum-canceling pickup in the Precision Bass. And ever since, hum-canceling bass pickups have been a staple in the industry. Before that, the electric bass hummed...Why? 

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The choice between active and passive bass pickups has sparked a perpetual debate among bass players. However, the decision between the two isn't...

Ever looked at your bass and thought, "I love you, but is there a way to make you sound way better?" 

You’re not alone.

As an electric instrument, a bass relies on its pickups to transform its string vibrations into electrical currents that can then be amplified to create the sounds that we all love. 

The Quarter Pounder PJ Bass Pickup Set from Seymour Duncan is an interesting pickup - both sonically and visually. The pole pieces are huge, and eye catching. The sound of the pickup is huge, the output is huge.
If you have a j bass, you have a multitude of Jazz Bass® pickup options to choose from. Lucky for us bassists, there are more replacement pickups made for Fender’s® iconic model (and all the reproduction and similar basses) than any other bass.
There is a bit of confusion in bass circles regarding active and passive pickups. By in large, the vast majority of pickups in basses are passive. Probably over 95% of basses have passive pickups.
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