Bass_Bear
New member
As my first official gear post, I figured I would see what you guys thought about the new SD Basslines Quarter Pound SJB-3 pups I just bought. If anyone has any experience with them, or any of the Basslines models, let me know what you think.
As for my own review, I basically changed these out from the original stock Fender Original Jazz Bass® Pickups. Before we talk about sound, I have to say, compared to the especially dirty stock Fender pups, the SD's were immaculate. This right off the start tells me says more attention was payed to them, hence better quality. But regardless of the look, what I was originally looking for in a pickup was something which would provide a punch at the neck, all the while providing a clean tone at the bridge. I wanted to be able to have the bright sound of a jazz, all the while being able to blend with the music.
As a bassist, considering my inclination towards rock, blues and progressive music, I'm trying to hold the low end together all while blending in the mix. Basically the SJB-3 pups allow me to do just that. They give me the versatility I need on the low end. My only small complaint would be that due to the punch of the low end and the crispy and clean high ends, the mids, are somewhat neglected. Although I don't use the mids in band context as much, when I play alone, they allow me to cover more space.
Altogether, I give these pickups a solid 8.0/10. Take this for what its worth, I don't know as much as I would like about pups, but this is my 0.02$
Cheers,
J
As for my own review, I basically changed these out from the original stock Fender Original Jazz Bass® Pickups. Before we talk about sound, I have to say, compared to the especially dirty stock Fender pups, the SD's were immaculate. This right off the start tells me says more attention was payed to them, hence better quality. But regardless of the look, what I was originally looking for in a pickup was something which would provide a punch at the neck, all the while providing a clean tone at the bridge. I wanted to be able to have the bright sound of a jazz, all the while being able to blend with the music.
As a bassist, considering my inclination towards rock, blues and progressive music, I'm trying to hold the low end together all while blending in the mix. Basically the SJB-3 pups allow me to do just that. They give me the versatility I need on the low end. My only small complaint would be that due to the punch of the low end and the crispy and clean high ends, the mids, are somewhat neglected. Although I don't use the mids in band context as much, when I play alone, they allow me to cover more space.
Altogether, I give these pickups a solid 8.0/10. Take this for what its worth, I don't know as much as I would like about pups, but this is my 0.02$
Cheers,
J
