Detail 01
JJ configuration
Two single-coils. Run both at equal volume and they cancel hum; solo one and hum returns.
Product detailSKU #1303152053122
FenderOriginal Jazz Bass Pickup Set
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement Jazz Bass pickup set with slightly mismatched neck and bridge output. For players restoring or upgrading a J-style bass, not first-time solderers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Refreshing a Jazz Bass with worn or weak original pickups
- Players who want the classic two-single-coil J growl
- Restoring a modded J-style bass to standard wiring
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting higher output or active tone
- Basses with humbucker or P-style routing
- Players unwilling to solder or pay a tech
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
7.25K neck / 7.5K bridge DC resistance
Low, close to vintage-spec output. Clean and dynamic rather than hot; leaves room for pedals and amp gain.
Detail 03
3.2 Henries inductance
Low inductance keeps top end open. Expect the bright, articulate J top rather than a dark thump.
Detail 04
Bridge wound slightly hotter than neck
Balances the bridge position's naturally thinner output so both pickups sit at similar volume when blended.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required; no wiring harness, pots, or control plate included
- 02Confirm your bass has standard J-shaped routes before ordering
- 03Pickup height needs setting after install or string balance suffers
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit any Jazz Bass?
They fit standard J-style routes, with the bridge pickup longer than the neck. Measure your cavities first, since some brands use different sizes.
02Are these noiseless?
No. They're single-coils. Hum cancels when both pickups are at full volume, and returns when you favor one.
03Do I get more output than stock?
Not meaningfully. At 7.25K and 7.5K these are vintage-level output, so this is a tone and clarity change, not a volume boost.
04Can I install these myself?
Only if you solder. Each pickup wires to the volume pots and ground. A tech install typically costs more than nothing to consider.
Reference
Full specifications
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