5-String Jazz Bass

Name: 5-String Jazz Bass
SKU: B-J5
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (40 reviews)

Incredible articulation and clarity

$115 – $230

Single Coil
Thick & Versatile
Traditional Appearance
Vintage Output

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Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 40 customer ratings

( 40 genuine reviews)

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.

Options

Customize your 5-String Jazz Bass:

Set or Single

Neck Output

Bridge Output

Cover Color

Clear

Raised Centers

Choose this option if you want raised center pole piece magnets on your pickups. This helps with string balance on fingerboards with a radius of less than 9.5 inches. Do not choose this option if you have a flat fingerboard.

Raised Centers

Neck-Sized Bridge

In some cases, Fender Mexican Jazz Bass will have an equal-sized Neck & Bridge pickup. We can make this for you. Measure your pickups, and if they are the same, check this box!

Neck-Sized Bridge Pickup

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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 tonal graph below for our 5-String Jazz Bass features Lows, Midrange, Highs, and general Output.

HIGHS

MIDS

LOWS

OUTPUT

Attack: Dynamic & Full

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Tech Specs:

See below for the estimated DCR and Polarity Information for our 5-String Jazz Bass.

SPECIFICATION	VALUE
Neck Ohm Reading:	9.6K¹
Bridge Ohm Reading:	10.1K¹
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:	0.02mfd²

More Information:

¹ Ohm Readings can vary due to a multitude of factors, including ambient temperature, multimeter calibration, different wire batches, and other factors. Due to this, ohm readings are approximate. Learn more about Ohm Readings here.

² 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.