59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

[Butch Snyder]

Thinking about one of these three to go in the neck of my alder body Telecaster. Maybe even a DiMarzio Air Classic. Can you guys give me some comparisons between these pick ups and when I can expect? Thanks in advance.


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[Blille]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

Any particular sound you're after? Might be easier to tell you which one gets you closer.


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[chadd]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

I've used a Jazz and APH1 without problems, the 59 can get a little bass heavy with my usual settings.

 

[Clint 55]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

They're all nice and round but the Jazz is glassy, the A2P is natural, and the 59 is a little bit rock/blues.

 

[darthphineas]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

Imagine a Jazz with an Alnico 2 and you'll have the A2P

 

[Butch Snyder]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to be using a vintage type Tele bridge pickup and 250k pots. I have heard that the Jazz was made for 250k pots. I'm looking for a nice full, smooth, but punchy neck humbucker tone that will balance well with the bridge pickup.

 

[Clint 55]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

Here's a Jazz in a Tele

https://youtu.be/6f-LXtRYBIo

I have 250k pots with my Jazz and it sounds good.

 

[BRHGM]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

The 59 will be ok in alder. Although many describe the Jazz as sterile, it's nice and warm with a little over drive and not over the top bright like a JB. The JB cleans up nicely if you back off the volume a bit. Would you consider a Seth neck?

 

[Clint 55]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

^ I agree the Jazz has a bit of a synthetic sound. That's one of the things I like about it. The 59, A2P, and Seth are all more organic. The Seth is ultra organic.

 

[Butch Snyder]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

Okay, what's the best one for 250k pots if I still want a good amount of brightness and no mud?

 

[Mincer]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

I'd go for the Jazz with the 250k pots. It is bright enough to not sound piercing with 250k and should blend really well with that Tele bridge pickup.

 

[bigben55]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

I rewired my G&L ASAT Classic Bluesboy Tribute with a Jazz in the neck and a Cavalier Fat Lion in the bridge(A5, 9.5k beefy tele s/c bridge). 250k CTS pots, and the standard Bluesboy wiring(200pf treble/vol cap, .047mf tone cap). The Jazz sounds wonderful and the middle position is amazing.

 

[Silence Kid]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

I do describe the Jazz as very bright; not boomy like a 59, not bouncy like a 59, quick attack, a lot of "flattish" sounding harmonic content to the notes with some glass and chime. The 59 I'd sum up as the opposite of a lot of that.

 

[BRHGM]

Re: 59 versus Jazz versus Alnico 2 Pro

The Jazz will be fine with a 250k pot, the 59 will probably get dark. A Jazz neck will not be super bright compared to a Tele bridge pickup. They should match up just fine.