5-String Jazz Bass
The Lindy Fralin 5-String Jazz Bass replacement is perfect for bass players looking to get more definition, clarity, and thunder out of their 5-String Jazz Bass.
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5-String Jazz Bass FEATURES:
Our 5-String Jazz Bass Pickups feature a huge-sounding bottom-end and clarity. We wind these Lindy Fralin Jazz Bass Replacements to 60’s specifications, using top-of-the-line materials to give you a clear, open tone: all across the board. Our manufacturing process allows us to achieve unparalleled quality control.
These 5-String Jazz Bass Pickups consist of local fiberboard and USA-Made Magnets. We wind each pickup by hand, one at a time. Each pickup is wound using our proprietary “Sectioning” technique. This gives the pickup a sweet, clear tone. Finally, we wax-pot the pickup to preserve the pickup and prevent microphonics.
Features:
- 60’s Fender specifications, built for 5-String Jazz Basses
- Clean and clear, lots of Fender sparkle and clarity
- USA-made Alnico 5 Magnets for optimal tonal balance and output
- Compensated Bridge for even volume across all pickups
- Two magnet staggers available for different fingerboard radiuses
- Hand-wound with our “Sectioning” technique for unique, dynamic tone
- Hand-built fiberboard Bobbins for unrivaled quality control
- 10-Year Warranty on manufacturing defects
Sound
Fralin 5-String Jazz Bass Pickups offer a wide tonal range. They are wound to 60’s Specifications, which give them more output and balance. Expect a sweeter tone, with a warm midrange. Also, you’ll hear top-end sparkle and clarity. Nuances will come to life as you notice increased presence. They will break up late and stay clean longer.
Our Pickups are dynamic – they’ll get punchy if you dig into them. They’ll have top-end spank when you slap them. You’ll also notice they’ll stay soft and dynamic when you play light. Finally, these Jazz Bass Pickups are for those who are not happy with the tone from stock pickups. These tend to be sweeter-sounding, not aggressive. You’ll wonder why you didn’t make the switch earlier.
We offer (3) winding options to help you determine the perfect tone:
- For an era-authentic 60’s tone, use our “Stock Wind”, or, choose “N/A” under output preference
- For a thicker midrange and less highs, choose +5%. This will reduce the highs by 5%, and increase the lows and mids by 5%.
- If you’re looking for a little cleaner tone, use our -5% wind. This will increase the highs by 5%, and decrease the mids by 5%.
Tonal Graph for 5-String Jazz Bass:
The tone graph below for our 5-String Jazz Bass features Lows, Midrange, Highs, and general Output.
Tech Specs
See below for the estimated DCR and Polarity Information for our 5-String Jazz Bass.
| SPECIFICATION | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Neck Ohm Reading: | 9.6K |
| Bridge Ohm Reading: | 10.1K |
| Neck String Spacing: | 17mm |
| Bridge String Spacing: | 17.5mm |
| Neck Polarity: | Clockwise Coil Direction, North To Strings |
| Bridge Polarity: | Counter-Clockwise Coil Direction, South To Strings |
| Magnets: | USA-Made Alnico 5 |
| Wire: | USA-Made 42-Gauge Single Poly Nylon |
| Recommended Pot Value: | 250K |
| Recommended Cap Value**: | 0.02mfd |
**We recommend a 0.02mfd Cap Value on most guitar and bass pickups. The exception is a Magic Cap, which Lindy prefers on the Bridge Pickup of Fender® guitars only. Learn More about Caps Here.
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5-String Jazz Bass Questions And Answers:
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Hi, can you make a 5 string set with 4 string bridge-sized covers (3,73") for both neck and bridge? Thanks in advance. Patrick
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Q Hi, can you make a 5 string set with 4 string bridge-sized covers (3,73") for both neck and bridg...... Read moreA Hey Patrick, as it turns out, we cannot accommodate this. I apologize for the inconvenience.
can these be used with active preamp?
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Q can these be used with active preamp?A
Hey David, yes - the 5-String Jazz Bass will work seamlessly with a Preamp.
Hello, I'm considering buying a set of 5 strings Jazz Bass pickups. The one available from one of your dealers in EU right now has a set with stock neck pickup and a +5% overwound bridge pickup. I have two questions. 1. Is it ok to mix stock/overwound on the same set? 2. Is the overwound bridge going to help for a clear yet powerful low B with respect to the stock one? Thanks a lot!
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Q Hello, I'm considering buying a set of 5 strings Jazz Bass pickups. The one available from one of...... Read moreA
Hey Luca, thanks for your question. It is definitely fine to mix the Stock and +5% Bridge! Both pickups have the same amount of clear low end, the +5% has a bit more power in the midrange and a touch darker tone. It's subtle, but basically, the +5% is a bit "thicker" sounding than the stock bridge. I think you'll like the tone.
Are your Jazz pickups reverse wound?
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Q Are your Jazz pickups reverse wound?A
Hey Gregg, yes they are, as well as reverse polarity. They will cancel hum in the middle position.
Looking for thé J5 Set Hum cancelling but cannot find them on your website. How can I order them ?
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Q Looking for thé J5 Set Hum cancelling but cannot find them on your website. How can I order them ?A Hey Dario, you may order them by emailing us at [email protected] They are currently not on the website.
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Hi LF
Just finished installing Jazz Bass V +5% set in my 2012 Fender JB V.
The stock pickups were good but a bit wimpy, not much more when you dig in.
The Fralins are fantastic – really nice full sound and great dynamics. Lots of grunt and punch.
Perfect.
I love this set – super clear jazz bass tone. It is so worth the upgrade. I even removed the active preamp and made the bass completely passive.
REALLY COOOL
Love these pickups!! Fralin rules!!
These pickups made my Fender Jazz Bass V Elite come alive, BIG improvement over the Noiseless PU’s it came with. I have a 76 J Bass that has that great growl. I can get that with these and so much more in tonal variety. I’m glad I did the swap for the Fralin’s!
Hi.
Today I installed your pickups on my Fender Jazz Bass Deluxe V. Well…they’re simply Amazing! It’s the first time I use your products…and I really love them…the best bass pickups I ever listen. Zero noise and what a sound!
Thank you so much for all.
Greetings from Italy
Mirko