Split Jazz
True Jazz Bass Tone, Noiseless.
$150 – $300
Lindy Fralin Split Jazz Bass Pickups offer a loud, clear and even response to four string bass players with no hum. This bass pickup allows you to get all of the Jazz-Bass vibe that you love, minus the hum. Being a hum-canceling Jazz Bass pickup, it’s fat, thick, and a little thicker sounding than a single-coil Jazz Bass.
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Features
Our Split Jazz Bass Pickups are Noiseless Jazz Bass Pickups. They feature USA-Made magnets and wire and are wound by hand, one at a time. Featuring a Left-Right Coil design for no-hum, we guarantee that you will absolutely love the sound of our Split Jazz Bass Pickups. We wind these pickups to 60’s specifications, using top-of-the-line materials to give you a clear, open tone: all across the board.
Features:
- Original Lindy Fralin Hum-Cancelling Design
- Clean and clear, with a louder midrange
- USA-made Alnico 5 Magnets for optimal tonal balance and output
- Compensated Bridge for even volume across all pickups
- Raised Center magnet stagger for even string-to-string balance
- 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 & Video
The Split Jazz Bass sounds like a single-coil Jazz Bass pickup, only thicker and darker. As soon as you plug in, you’ll notice the hum-free tone. Designed with a pronounced midrange, expect a thicker, beefier tone. You’ll find these pickups speak what you tell them to – soft and quiet, or digging in. Our Split Jazz Bass Pickups, provide authentic Jazz Bass tone with better articulation. We hand-wind these pickups using our unique formula to give them exceptional balance and tone. 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 fewer 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 Split Jazz:
The tonal graph below for our Split Jazz features Lows, Midrange, Highs, and general Output.
Attack: Dynamic & Full
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Tech Specs:
See below for the estimated DCR and Polarity Information for our Split Jazz.
| SPECIFICATION | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Neck Ohm Reading: | 11.5K* 1 |
| Bridge Ohm Reading: | 12K* 1 |
| Magnet Wire: | USA-Made 43-Gauge Single Poly Nylon |
| Magnet Material: | USA-Made Alnico 5 |
| Bobbin Material: | USA-Made Fiberboard |
| String Spacing (Neck): | 20mm** |
| String Spacing (Bridge): | 21mm** |
| Style: | Hum-Cancelling |
| Recommended Cap Value: | 0.02mfd 2 |
Additional Technical Info:
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.
*Ohm readings may vary | **String spacing is measured between the center of each set of poles.
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Split Jazz FAQ's
General FAQs
Here are quick answers to common questions we get:
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What Ohm Readings does your Split Jazz have?
Navigate to our Tech Specs Tab for complete Ohm Readings and more useful information.
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Will this pickup fit my instrument?
Check our "Sizing" tab for the size of the pickup. No Sizing tab? Check under the product image gallery for dimensions.
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Is your Lead Time of 2 Weeks accurate?
It depends on the shop capacity at the moment, and the size of your order. Feel free to give us a call for an accurate lead time. We always try to beat our estimated Lead Times.
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What pickup height do you recommend setting your Split Jazzs to?
Our recommended Pickup Height is 1/8" (3.175mm) on the Bass Side and 1/16"( 1.5875mm) on the Treble Side. To measure, hold the correct side down at its highest fret. Then, measure from the bottom of the string to the top of the pole piece.
Product FAQ's
People frequently ask these questions about our Split Jazz. If you have a question that you don't see listed here, click "Ask" in the Quick Links section above.
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Is this pickup hum-cancelling?
Yes, unlike a traditional Jazz Bass pickup, each Split Jazz pickup is hum-cancelling by it’s own.
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What makes this pickup Hum Cancelling?
Each pickup features two coils!
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What's the tonal difference between this pickup and the single coil Jazz Bass model?
The Split Jazz features a slightly thicker tone with a touch more output. The Stock output of the Split Jazz is around the same as the +5% of the single coil Jazz Bass.
Featured Artists
These artists trust their tone to our Split Jazz
Ben PlattInikoBig Stuff
"Fralin has absolutely breathed new life into every guitar I own. These are some of the most dynamic and reliable pickups I have played and will continue to be a part of my sound for years to come."
Billy Joel
"Hear your instrument, it’s individual personality, it’s every nuance. Every 4 string I own rings true with Lindy Fralin Pickups."
Solo ArtistLeon BridgesKamasi Washington
“If you feel as though your instrument might be too sterile sounding or lacking in sonic character, Fralin is the way to go. A very rich vintage foundation of organic sound that works for all genres.”
Warren WolfDebórah BondZo! & Tall Black Guy
"Before Fralin Pickups, I was doing everything I could to breathe life into my bass. It just wasn't working, but these pickups did the trick!! Quiet, responsive, and much more - everything you need in a pickup!! Can't thank you guys enough, honestly."
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Customer Reviews
105 Genuine Reviews for Split Jazz
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I just got my Bronco bass back from my luthier with the split jazz pickup to join the 51 p pickup we installed in January. This thing sound A M A Z I N G!! With separate volume controls, I can get any number of vintage fender bass sounds. Shout to the Fralin team, y’all rock!
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These pick ups are amazing! I bought the 5% over wound so it gives my Adam Clayton jazz bass a big amount of out put and oomph. Thanks such a great product!
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Didn’t NEED new pickups, but the existing ones didn’t work with the specific Audere preamp I was installing. After confirming these did not have grounded poles, I got the split jazz regular neck and +5% bridge. They are perfectly balanced and excellent tone. It is going to be my main bass because of how usable and versatile it is. No need anymore to worry about hum or volume differences when panning pickups. Exactly what I had hoped for. Thanks, Fralin team!
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Put the 5% overwhelmed in a ‘66 Fender CS Jazz bass. Perfect tone!?
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Put the 5% overwound in Fender CS ‘66 jazz bass. Perfect tone.?
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