Split Jazz

True Jazz Bass Tone, Noiseless.

$150$280

  • Hum-Cancelling
  • Thick & Versatile
  • Traditional Appearance
  • Modern Output

Lindy Fralin Original Design

( 98 genuine reviews)

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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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!

Notice

Due to the nature of Raw Nickel, Raw Nickel may contain slight cosemetic defects or abrasions.

Recommendation

We recommend using 2-Conductor With Shield Lead when purchasing a single pickup. 2-Conductor lead allows you to reverse the phase should you have phase issues. Learn About Lead Choice

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All Jazz Bass, No Hum.

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Split Jazz 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

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.

HIGHS
MIDS
LOWS
OUTPUT

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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

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.


*Ohm readings may vary | **String spacing is measured between the center of each set of poles.

Split Jazz Dimensions:

4-String Jazz Bass Dimensions

Split Jazz FAQ's

General FAQs

Here are quick answers to common questions we get:

  • What Ohm Readings does your Split Jazz have?

    Navigate to our Tech Specs Tab for complete Ohm Readings and more useful information.

  • 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.

  • Is your Lead Time of 2-3 Weeks accurate?

    It really 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 underpromise and overdeliver.

  • 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. Measure by holding the corresponding side down at its highest fret and measure from the bottom of the string to the top of the pole piece.

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Customer Reviews

98 Genuine Reviews for Split Jazz

  1. Erik A Bird

    Best jazz pickups I’ve ever played. The stock pickups in my Fender American original jazz we’re pretty good, but lacked some power and tone. I have a set of Fralin 10% overwound on my RS Guitarworks P bass and they are thundering p bass pickups, so I wanted to try the jazz pickups.
    I was wanting some more “girth” out of my jazz bass and wanted to get rid of the 60 cycle hum that single coils are known for. So after reading the reviews on here and knowing the quality that Fralins are, I decided to go with the split coil 5% overwound.
    After installing them, I noticed, ” hey, no buzzing”. The sound is exactly what I was looking for. Strung with La Bella flatwound strings, my bass is now more “alive”.
    Soliong the neck pickup with treble cut, I get a really thick sound, with just a touch of “dirt” but still very clear. Think of John Paul Jones on Zeppelin II. Then bringing some treble to it, I got a great, chunky p bass sound.
    Bringing the bridge pickup in, it sounds more scooped, but with more mids. Think of a good classic jazz bass sound, only “more” clarity and character.
    I’m very happy with these pickups. Thanks to the guys at Fralin for a great pickup.

  2. Robert Dauernheim

    Verified Purchase

    These Pickups Got what I like!
    I installed these split coils in a Lakland Darryl Jones model 4 string, and I have to say, the tone that is produced by this bass now is absolutely incredible. I coupled the pickups with Emerson Custom electronics, which are passive, and this bass now has the tone of most of my active basses, without the battery, Two Thumbs up on this product !!

  3. Jared Manzo

    Verified Purchase

    Fat tone no hum
    I like the sound of the neck pickup on a jazz bass but would get a hum/buzz from standard single-coil jazz pickups when favoring either pickup. Not a big deal for bar gigs but is unacceptable when recording. The split jazz pickups allow me to solo the neck pickup to get more of a full-range P-bass tone and have a completely clean signal. I highly recommend the Fralin Split Jazz Pickups, they allow me to get the most out of my jazz bass and sound fantastic!

  4. Shane House

    Verified Purchase

    Searching in vain for the solution to the thin sound out of your stock pickups? Annoyed by the constant hum from the massive electronics arrays from your band-mates? Look no further! No matter how hard I try I can’t get a bad sound out of these things. Hum is a distant memory. For the first time ever somebody said “your tone is amazing!” after I installed this things. Absolutely worth the expense and the wait while they’re assembled.

    The only down-side? All of my other bass guitars are being left to gather dust now because the J-Bass just sounds GOOD.

  5. J Solum

    The description says that these have raised center magnets. Are they raised enough to compensate for a tight radius fingerboard (7.25”). I also noticed there wasn’t an option for raised center magnets. Help me Obi Wan, you’re my only hope!

  6. Robert McAinsh

    Verified Purchase

    These pickups are super underwhelming, I don’t think I would buy another pair.

    • Tyler Delsack – Fralin Pickups
      (store manager)

      Hey Robert,

      Sorry to hear about this. Make sure you have the pickup height set correctly – 1/8″ on the Bass Side, 1/16″ on the Treble Side (when the strings are pushed down at their highest frets). If you’d like, you can exchange them for tonal reasons. Just let us know!

      Tyler

  7. Daniel Prine

    Verified Purchase

    Great Replacement Pickups for My 1973 Jazz Bass! I had some problems with the original pickups and decided to replace them with the Split Jazz pickups. I’m very happy with this choice and have played several shows with them. All the traditional JBass tones minus the noise. Great job on these pickups.

  8. PJ Bloom

    Verified Purchase

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  9. Sidney Gasner

    Verified Purchase

    Great sounding and Quiet! Very dark tone as I wanted and super quiet for recording direct. You won’t be disappointed!

  10. Daniel Oscar Garavaglia

    (Translated) Hello, I recently bought and installed a set of Jazz Bass stock in my Fender American Standard, although I was satisfied with its sound, I replaced it with a Fender Custom Shop set with which I played a good time, but when I received the Lindy Fralin and the I installed in my bass really opened another world of sound my bass Fender American Standard took a 180 degree turn with its sound, it was really amazing those deep and clear bass everything with a lot of weight and without losing clarity and my surprise was greater already that a couple of weeks ago I recorded with the band in a studio of very good quality and the sound engineer asked me what I was wearing precisely because of that deep bass sound and with a lot of weight and clarity without losing definition
    Congratulations for this great product and I will buy a set for my Fender American Standard P-Bass

  11. Decker Flynn

    Verified Purchase

    Amazing sound – no buzz!
    Love my new Fralin pickups! Huge upgrade from the stock jazz bass pickups. Amazing tone and no buzz! These have given me a totally new instrument– so many more tones possible with no noise! Really amazing pickups, and very easy to install!

  12. Leonid Nidis

    Installed a split bridge in to a mex. deluxe PJ bass instead of a fender noiseless and its great!
    The split jazz stands on its own and mixes well with the p.It keeps up volume wise with a 62 p bass pickup no problem.

  13. M J Rochner

    Which wind ( 5%, 10%) do you recommend for a P bass-like tone when soloing the neck pickup?
    I use flatwounds and prefer an old school, mid-heavy sound…
    Thanks!

    • Tyler Delsack – Fralin Pickups
      (store manager)

      You might like the 10% for this. That will be the thickest and darkest / most midrange you can get out of this pickup!

  14. hbreder

    Verified Purchase

    My ’71 Jazz bass sounds better than ever after installing a set of “Split Jazz” pickups. The high output and great tone with both pickups at full volume is impressive. Being able to vary the pickup volumes separately without the buzz, expands the variety of tones available. Thanks.

  15. Jon Christensen

    I’n Looking for a punchy, growly, aggressive but now overalt bright bridge pickup.
    I also need a bit more bottom and High end from my neck pickup.

    I thought about using 5% bridge PU and 0% neck PU. Would that achieve my goals ?

    • Tyler Delsack – Fralin Pickups
      (store manager)

      Jon,

      Sure thing, that will probably do what you’re looking for!

      Tyler

  16. Frank Higgins

    Verified Purchase

    Been playing with the pickups for a little over a month and love them. Haven’t yet installed the 5-string pickups but that’ll happen soon I expect to like them a lot.

  17. Fabian

    Hello fine folks! Fabian here with a Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass that is my baby. I really like Geddy Lee’s tone as it’s biting and very powerful in the mid-range. Which pickup would seem like the right choice for me?

    • Tyler Delsack – Fralin Pickups
      (store manager)

      Hey Fabian,

      I’d check out the 5%, as this set is already a little beefier than our Stock Jazz Bass pickups.

      Tyler

  18. Daniel

    Any recommendation for a Marcus miller jazz fender? Which of your pick ups configurations would help with crafting that Marcus Miller sound?

    • Tyler-Fralin Pickups
      (store manager)

      Hey Daniel,

      That’s a tough question to answer as Marcus Miller is known to play a variety of styles, but, if you were to slap more, I would go with the -5%. If you were looking for more low mids and a beefier tone, go with the 5%. If you want the best of both worlds, our Stock Output will be the one for you.

      Tyler

  19. Gary McILwain

    I am looking to purchase some new pickups’ and these keep coming out on top.

    My question pertains to the following:

    1. For a thicker midrange and less highs, choose 5%. This will reduce the highs by 5%, and increase the lows and mids by 5%.
    2. For an even thicker tone than the 5%, you can opt for 10%. This is perfect for anyone looking for an aggressively strong midrange and dark tone. Perfect for balancing out a bright sounding bass.
    3. 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%.

    For all purposes i am a variety bas player I like playing contemporary jazz, but I also need to being to R7B and have the funky slap and I simply like hearing the tone when I am in the back ground holding down and can feel the sound of wood but it is coming from the P/U’s.

    And from the information given above I wouldn’t know which one to choose in o obtaining the describe sounds.

    Can you explain maybe a different way. also / Are these P/U’s compatible with most pre amps or which Pre=amp is a better match with them?

    Thanks

    • Tyler Delsack
      (store manager)

      Thanks for your question, Gary. Whenever you add coil ( 5%, 10%), you are increasing the output and resistance of the coil, which in turn reduces your high frequencies, and boosts your mid frequencies. Simply put, you get a thicker, darker sounding pickup.

      When reducing the amount of turns, you get more of an articulate, more “scooped mids” tone. Because this pickup model already sounds thicker and beefier than a stock Jazz Bass pickup (this model has two coils), I would recommend the Stock Output for your described playing style. Also, this pickup will work very nicely with any pre-amp – simply choose the one that best fits your style.

      -Tyler Delsack
      Fralin Pickups

  20. Reuben Radding

    Verified Purchase

    These pickups are a revelation. Anything I used to like about my Jazz Bass with its stock pickups is fully retained, but now it’s bigger-sounding, and has more range of tones with NO HUM AT ALL with either pickup favored or soloed. A dream come true!

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