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These pickups are super coveted, and for good reason, they sound exactly like the classic tones we hear on our favorite records. Andreas Kloppmann's meticulous approach to vintage reproduction has resulted in Jazz Bass® pickups that capture not just the sound, but the feel and response of the original instruments that defined the Jazz Bass® voice.

Kloppmann Jazz pickups come in three flavors, each representing a different era and sonic character that has shaped bass history.

The '61 is the iconic Jazz bass sound, think John Paul Jones, Flea, Jaco Pastorius, and countless other legendary players who defined what we expect from a Jazz bass. This is the original voice that started it all, with that perfect balance of growl, clarity, and musical response that made the Jazz bass a legend. The '61 captures that early Fender magic when everything just clicked perfectly.

The '65 is fuller in the mids version, offering a bit more balance across the frequency spectrum. This is the J-bass tone that Pino Palladino goes for, mellower but still with plenty of snap and articulation. The '65 represents the evolution of the Jazz bass design, where Fender refined the pickup specifications to create a more even response.

The '71 is funk all day: snappier, leaner on the low end, and super punchy. This is Marcus Miller territory, where every note cuts through with surgical precision and clarity. The '71 captures that bright, aggressive character that became synonymous with funk and fusion playing, where clarity and attack are key.

From Kloppmann:

JB 61
The JB 61 Set represents the early years of the Jazz Bass. It delivers full-voiced grumble and a fat, low midrange tone which has enthused its fans in the diverse musical genres: Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ladi Geisler (Bert Kaempfert Orchester with the slapping bass tone from a Twin Reverb using a felt plectrum) or the unbelievably masterful Jaco Pastorius. Further Jazz Bass icons: the 16 year-old Bootsy Collins, who played with James Brown and others who provided driving musical foundations for legendary bands are of course, Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix Experience) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin).

JB Real 65
The JB Real 65 set embodies the Jazz Bass sound of the 1960s – with a modern twist. The pickup delivers a softer, midrange-focused tone while still maintaining a crisp, airy treble presence. This balanced tonal quality has been favoured by bassists such as Marcus Miller, Pino Palladino, and Victor Wooten, who appreciate the authentic, warm 65-era sound.

JB 71
Following the sale of Fender to CBS budgets and expenditures were cut. As with the Stratocasters and Telecasters the pickups for the Jazz Bass were wound with less wire. The result was a different but by no means inferior sound. The sound of the JB 71 Set is somewhat wiry, lighter and a little airier. The midrange is not as powerful or far-reaching in bass as the JB 61. Lower bass and highs have more room to unfold. A typical example of the 70s bass sound is Marcus Miller.

**The Bridge pickup for sale is from a Set and does not come with the retail packaging. This pickup is brand new and is not a "Returned Pickup."

Size (Neck):
3.63” [92.2mm] Long
.74” [18.8mm] Wide

Size (Bridge):
3.74” [95.0mm] Long
.74” [18.8mm] Wide