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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 5:00 am
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Hi there,

I recently purchased a new "Made In Japan" Fender Big Block 66 Reissue. As of today I hadn't used the rhythm circuit switch. However, when setting up my effects I accidentally elbowed the rhythm circuit switch quite hard.

When I used it, I found it to be a bit wobbly from side to side. Moving the switch on and off did not change between the rhythm and lead circuits. Although I've found that if the switch is pushed inwards to make the connection, and then moved on or off, then it works. Is this a new design feature that eliminates accidental switching between circuits when strumming? Or should this not be happening?

I have a 2005 "Crafted In Japan" Jaguar and the rhythm switch is just a simple on/off (up/down) movement.

Thanks, I look forward to any responses.

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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 9:18 am
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Reason346 wrote:
Hi there,

I recently purchased a new "Made In Japan" Fender Big Block 66 Reissue. As of today I hadn't used the rhythm circuit switch. However, when setting up my effects I accidentally elbowed the rhythm circuit switch quite hard.

When I used it, I found it to be a bit wobbly from side to side. Moving the switch on and off did not change between the rhythm and lead circuits. Although I've found that if the switch is pushed inwards to make the connection, and then moved on or off, then it works. Is this a new design feature that eliminates accidental switching between circuits when strumming? Or should this not be happening?

I have a 2005 "Crafted In Japan" Jaguar and the rhythm switch is just a simple on/off (up/down) movement.

Thanks, I look forward to any responses.

Andrew


Welcome Andrew!

The switch is (now) bad but luckily it still works for you with a bit of manipulation. That elbow you gave it compressed the contacts of the switch while at the same time, making them loose as the blow caused theme to push out on the frame at the bottom of the switch. It most likely can be rehabilitated but this is best left to a competent tech. Ironically, to repair or replace the switch, the cost would virtually be the same. Consequently, I'd simply replace it with a new one. YMMV.

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Thanks for the welcome and reply Martian :D Much appreciated!

You've given a great response there, and from what you've said it definitely sounds like that's the case. I'm certain the switch moved normally before the elbow bash :roll: Thank goodness it works ok for now!

I've been planning to take the guitar to a technician soon. He'll be replacing the stock Japan pickups with some Seymour Duncan Hot for Jazzmaster pickups. Will this enable him to access the rhythm circuit switch as well? Hopefully he'll be able to repair it, or I'll just pay for a new one to be fitted depending on what he says.

Also, do you know where the best place to order the switch would be, and what the switch design/manufacturer is called? I read it somewhere but have forgotten where. The technician may be able to source one but it's still worth knowing.

Thank you once again for your help!


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Reason346 wrote:
Thanks for the welcome and reply Martian :D Much appreciated!

You've given a great response there, and from what you've said it definitely sounds like that's the case. I'm certain the switch moved normally before the elbow bash :roll: Thank goodness it works ok for now!

I've been planning to take the guitar to a technician soon. He'll be replacing the stock Japan pickups with some Seymour Duncan Hot for Jazzmaster pickups. Will this enable him to access the rhythm circuit switch as well? Hopefully he'll be able to repair it, or I'll just pay for a new one to be fitted depending on what he says.

Also, do you know where the best place to order the switch would be, and what the switch design/manufacturer is called? I read it somewhere but have forgotten where. The technician may be able to source one but it's still worth knowing.

Thank you once again for your help!


You're quite welcome!

Once your tech flips over your pickguard, the switch will be staring him in the face.

If you want it in Fender packaging. Their part number is: 0017079000. It should be noted however, that this type of switch is not exclusive to Fender, Jazzmasters, nor is it unique by any means. For example, Allparts sells them:

http://www.allparts.com/SearchResults.a ... es&x=0&y=0

(You even have a choice of color!)

As does WD Music:

http://www.wdmusic.com/slide_switches.html

As you can see, it is simply a DPDT (double pole, double throw) slide switch.

Many, many dealerships are Allparts and WD Music dealers regardless of whether they are a Fender authorized dealer. As a matter of fact, regardless of which company packages them under whatever name, I'll bet they all come from the same Asian manufacturer any way.

In terms of replacing the switch, it can be had through any Fender, Allparts and/or WD Music dealership you physically visit or on the web. Commonly, dealers sell them on e-Bay as well. They charge like $10 under, "Buy It Now", proclaiming free shipping but the truth of the matter is, they bury the shipping cost in that $10 as the 'magic numbers' are $6 just for the switch itself and $4 just for shipping, regardless of brand of packaging.

Bear in mind that if a given dealership doesn't have this particular switch in stock (regardless of whatever name it is packaged under), you may wait a while for it as most dealerships simply will not put in an order for one single switch. If this be the case, guaranteed, they'll want your money first and then you'll get the stall tactic for an indefinite period of time until they have a significant enough order to place with whomever.

FYI: Most better techs have this switch in stock at all times or can get it within a day or two as it is a commonly replaced switch, not only found in Jazzmaster guitars. As a matter of fact, it is quite common in many amplifiers too.

As to asking your tech whether to repair or replace, I wouldn't bother as surely, he cannot guarantee the longevity of the repaired switch aside from his wiring. There is a worst case scenario in the sense that it is possible the switch might outright crumble upon removal or upon normal future use, believe it or not. Like I've already said, do yourself a huge favor by outright replacing the switch and being done with it.

On a tangent: IMO, Jazzmasters definitely need a hotter bridge pickup and the Duncan you've selected is an excellent choice to solve this problem. With the neck pickup however, I'd leave the OEM one alone as anything hotter will be muddy and farty where a good deal of frequency response will be lost. YMMV.

Again, you're quite welcome!

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Martian wrote:
You're quite welcome!

Once your tech flips over your pickguard, the switch will be staring him in the face.

If you want it in Fender packaging. Their part number is: 0017079000. It should be noted however, that this type of switch is not exclusive to Fender, Jazzmasters, nor is it unique by any means. For example, Allparts sells them:

http://www.allparts.com/SearchResults.a ... es&x=0&y=0

(You even have a choice of color!)

As does WD Music:

http://www.wdmusic.com/slide_switches.html

As you can see, it is simply a DPDT (double pole, double throw) slide switch.

Many, many dealerships are Allparts and WD Music dealers regardless of whether they are a Fender authorized dealer. As a matter of fact, regardless of which company packages them under whatever name, I'll bet they all come from the same Asian manufacturer any way.

In terms of replacing the switch, it can be had through any Fender, Allparts and/or WD Music dealership you physically visit or on the web. Commonly, dealers sell them on e-Bay as well. They charge like $10 under, "Buy It Now", proclaiming free shipping but the truth of the matter is, they bury the shipping cost in that $10 as the 'magic numbers' are $6 just for the switch itself and $4 just for shipping, regardless of brand of packaging.

Bear in mind that if a given dealership doesn't have this particular switch in stock (regardless of whatever name it is packaged under), you may wait a while for it as most dealerships simply will not put in an order for one single switch. If this be the case, guaranteed, they'll want your money first and then you'll get the stall tactic for an indefinite period of time until they have a significant enough order to place with whomever.

FYI: Most better techs have this switch in stock at all times or can get it within a day or two as it is a commonly replaced switch, not only found in Jazzmaster guitars. As a matter of fact, it is quite common in many amplifiers too.


Again, what a wonderful response, cheers! You sure know your stuff! :)

Glad to hear that the switch is simply below the pick guard. Thanks very much for the detailed explanation on the switch and the manufacturers/dealers.

Those websites look great, but as I reside in the UK I most likely won't buy from them due to shipping. I'm going to get in contact with the technician, as he should be able to source them with no problem. If for some reason he can't then I'll have a look round, including eBay, but as you mentioned will keep an eye on the "hidden" postage costs. Crafty indeed but it's usually easy to spot. Good point about the stall period you mentioned for some dealers as well.

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As to asking your tech whether to repair or replace, I wouldn't bother as surely, he cannot guarantee the longevity of the repaired switch aside from his wiring. There is a worst case scenario in the sense that it is possible the switch might outright crumble upon removal or upon normal future use, believe it or not. Like I've already said, do yourself a huge favor by outright replacing the switch and being done with it.

On a tangent: IMO, Jazzmasters definitely need a hotter bridge pickup and the Duncan you've selected is an excellent choice to solve this problem. With the neck pickup however, I'd leave the OEM one alone as anything hotter will be muddy and farty where a good deal of frequency response will be lost. YMMV.

Again, you're quite welcome!


Good points from what you've said there! I'll definitely go with replacing the switch completely.

About the pickups, I'm very glad you've brought that up, as I've been reading up on opinions. I'm aiming for a tone similar to that of the UK band 'Feeder'. The guitarist/vocalist uses the Seymour Duncan '...for Jazzmaster' range.

I decided on the 'Hot for Jazzmaster' for the boosted output, and love the sound of it on the bridge. However, as you said I did notice that the neck did seem overly muddy, and the specs show more restricted frequencies.

I've been reading up on the stock Japan Jazzmaster pickups, whereby they have thinner wound coils that produce more of a Strat sound. I can definitely tell by the sound of the bridge pickup, the neck is less noticeable but still there. Therefore I would like to replace both pickups to make them sound more like a Jazzmaster.

I've read people using 'Hot' on the neck, and 'Quarter Pound' on the bridge for tonal versatility. Although that would be too much output for what I'm looking for. Considering what you've said and looking other sources, would you say that using the 'Vintage' on the neck and the 'Hot' on the bridge would be a good balance? It certainly appeals to me and the sound I'm wanting. Having the faithfully duplicated thicker wound vintage pickup, with moderate output and boosted mids and highs, along with the greater output and low to lower-mid response on the bridge.

Pardon my ignorance, but if I went for this option, would the middle position on the selector switch (selecting both pickups) still provide a humbucking effect, even though they're not a pair?

The technician I'm thinking of using is an Aria trade customer - useful as they are the main importers for Seymour Duncan pickups for the UK. So I should be able to order them individually and not in a pair (neck and bridge).

Unfortunately I may be waiting a little while to get this all sorted. I'm packing tomorrow for Glastonbury festival, leaving on Tuesday and don't return until the 30th. So if I don't reply until then, then that's the reason. Then they'll be a few weeks waiting list for a session with the tech. Anyway, I'll try to respond before I leave, if not then catch you soon!

Thank you very much for the help!


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Martian wrote:
You're quite welcome!

Once your tech flips over your pickguard, the switch will be staring him in the face.

If you want it in Fender packaging. Their part number is: 0017079000. It should be noted however, that this type of switch is not exclusive to Fender, Jazzmasters, nor is it unique by any means. For example, Allparts sells them:

http://www.allparts.com/SearchResults.a ... es&x=0&y=0

(You even have a choice of color!)

As does WD Music:

http://www.wdmusic.com/slide_switches.html

As you can see, it is simply a DPDT (double pole, double throw) slide switch.

Many, many dealerships are Allparts and WD Music dealers regardless of whether they are a Fender authorized dealer. As a matter of fact, regardless of which company packages them under whatever name, I'll bet they all come from the same Asian manufacturer any way.

In terms of replacing the switch, it can be had through any Fender, Allparts and/or WD Music dealership you physically visit or on the web. Commonly, dealers sell them on e-Bay as well. They charge like $10 under, "Buy It Now", proclaiming free shipping but the truth of the matter is, they bury the shipping cost in that $10 as the 'magic numbers' are $6 just for the switch itself and $4 just for shipping, regardless of brand of packaging.

Bear in mind that if a given dealership doesn't have this particular switch in stock (regardless of whatever name it is packaged under), you may wait a while for it as most dealerships simply will not put in an order for one single switch. If this be the case, guaranteed, they'll want your money first and then you'll get the stall tactic for an indefinite period of time until they have a significant enough order to place with whomever.

FYI: Most better techs have this switch in stock at all times or can get it within a day or two as it is a commonly replaced switch, not only found in Jazzmaster guitars. As a matter of fact, it is quite common in many amplifiers too.


Again, what a wonderful response, cheers! You sure know your stuff! :)

Glad to hear that the switch is simply below the pick guard. Thanks very much for the detailed explanation on the switch and the manufacturers/dealers.

Those websites look great, but as I reside in the UK I most likely won't buy from them due to shipping. I'm going to get in contact with the technician, as he should be able to source them with no problem. If for some reason he can't then I'll have a look round, including eBay, but as you mentioned will keep an eye on the "hidden" postage costs. Crafty indeed but it's usually easy to spot. Good point about the stall period you mentioned for some dealers as well.

Martian wrote:

As to asking your tech whether to repair or replace, I wouldn't bother as surely, he cannot guarantee the longevity of the repaired switch aside from his wiring. There is a worst case scenario in the sense that it is possible the switch might outright crumble upon removal or upon normal future use, believe it or not. Like I've already said, do yourself a huge favor by outright replacing the switch and being done with it.

On a tangent: IMO, Jazzmasters definitely need a hotter bridge pickup and the Duncan you've selected is an excellent choice to solve this problem. With the neck pickup however, I'd leave the OEM one alone as anything hotter will be muddy and farty where a good deal of frequency response will be lost. YMMV.

Again, you're quite welcome!


Good points from what you've said there! I'll definitely go with replacing the switch completely.

About the pickups, I'm very glad you've brought that up, as I've been reading up on opinions. I'm aiming for a tone similar to that of the UK band 'Feeder'. The guitarist/vocalist uses the Seymour Duncan '...for Jazzmaster' range.

I decided on the 'Hot for Jazzmaster' for the boosted output, and love the sound of it on the bridge. However, as you said I did notice that the neck did seem overly muddy, and the specs show more restricted frequencies.

I've been reading up on the stock Japan Jazzmaster pickups, whereby they have thinner wound coils that produce more of a Strat sound. I can definitely tell by the sound of the bridge pickup, the neck is less noticeable but still there. Therefore I would like to replace both pickups to make them sound more like a Jazzmaster.

I've read people using 'Hot' on the neck, and 'Quarter Pound' on the bridge for tonal versatility. Although that would be too much output for what I'm looking for. Considering what you've said and looking other sources, would you say that using the 'Vintage' on the neck and the 'Hot' on the bridge would be a good balance? It certainly appeals to me and the sound I'm wanting. Having the faithfully duplicated thicker wound vintage pickup, with moderate output and boosted mids and highs, along with the greater output and low to lower-mid response on the bridge.

Pardon my ignorance, but if I went for this option, would the middle position on the selector switch (selecting both pickups) still provide a humbucking effect, even though they're not a pair?

The technician I'm thinking of using is an Aria trade customer - useful as they are the main importers for Seymour Duncan pickups for the UK. So I should be able to order them individually and not in a pair (neck and bridge).

Unfortunately I may be waiting a little while to get this all sorted. I'm packing tomorrow for Glastonbury festival, leaving on Tuesday and don't return until the 30th. So if I don't reply until then, then that's the reason. Then they'll be a few weeks waiting list for a session with the tech. Anyway, I'll try to respond before I leave, if not then catch you soon!

Thank you very much for the help!


I thank you for your kind words.

A "Vintage" in the neck and a "Hot" in the bridge would indeed be a good balance.

Duncan ordinarily makes their neck model Jazzmaster pickups reverse wound/reverse polarity (RW/RP) to that of their bridge model so they will become humbucking when both are on at the same time. When ordering, just reiterate to the dealer that you want the neck pickup RW/RP to the bridge pickup. And yes, you can order just the neck of one and the bridge of another.

Enjoy the festival and glad to help!

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Martian wrote:
I thank you for your kind words.

A "Vintage" in the neck and a "Hot" in the bridge would indeed be a good balance.

Duncan ordinarily makes their neck model Jazzmaster pickups reverse wound/reverse polarity (RW/RP) to that of their bridge model so they will become humbucking when both are on at the same time. When ordering, just reiterate to the dealer that you want the neck pickup RW/RP to the bridge pickup. And yes, you can order just the neck of one and the bridge of another.

Enjoy the festival and glad to help!


That's awesome, nice one for confirming that for me!

Cheers, I'm sure the festival will be great! Thanks once again for all the help! I'll be getting all of it sorted with the tech soon.


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I too received my Jazzmaster (Mexican reissue) last week, with its stock Fender Hot pickups. And as I play Feeder tunes quite a bit, I've also been looking at Seymour Duncan pups.

Ergo I'm also quite curious how the SD Vintage/Hot combo worked out for you. Does it fit well for classic, heavy Feeder of Swim and Polythene (and also the new Renegades stuff) as well as their more mellow tunes?

I was checking out Feeder's Facebook page, where coincidentally pickups were discussed. Grant commented back that he tends to use SD Hot and sometimes even Quarter-Pound pickups live, while preferring Vintage ones in the studio. I could guess that Vintage/Hot makes a fair balance, but I'd like some more input before making my final decision. I'd love to hear what your experience of them is thus far. Please let me know!

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Hey!

Nice one! Seems like you're wanting to do the same as me then.

Funnily enough, the comments you're referring to on the Feeder Facebook page were between Grant and myself!
I compiled and posted those comments in a Feeder forum thread linked below, the pickups and his guitars are discussed a bit further too:
http://feederfansite.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=FEEDER&action=display&thread=4092

Unfortunately because of recent lack of money and time, I've still not gone ahead with the alterations to my Jazzmaster. Therefore I can't really give you much more insight in to your enquiry, other than what's already been said here.

The stock neck pickup in my Japan Jazzmaster reissue is quite good when played totally clean for Feeder's more mellow tunes, but for heavier songs I think the bridge is way too brittle and Strat sounding. Ultimately I plan to get the Seymour Duncans that Grant is using, with a "vintage" in the neck, and a "hot" in the bridge. Listening to the sound samples on the Seymour website, and from what Martian and Grant himself have said, this combination should be great for getting the varied sounds on the Feeder albums. In the back of the Renegades album, it states Feeder still use Seymour Duncan.

For the Renegades live tour, Grant has swapped the Seymour Duncan PAF-style Humbucker pups in his original 59 Jazzmaster, for what looks like SD Quarter-Pounders. But, bear in mind that's live work. As Grant said, he likes to use lower output original pups when recording, so to get the sounds similar to the album, the vintage would provide that, especially with the mellower songs. And the hot would provide for the heavier tunes without overdoing it with output (like the Quarter-Pound).

It may be a few months yet before I get round to swapping my Jazzmaster pups (plus there's a waiting list for work with the technician I'm using), so it may well be that you get this done before me! :) Sorry I couldn't give any more insight.
Let us know your decision! Thanks.


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Thanks a bunch for your response and great dedication, Reason346. Much appreciated!

Nice! That's exactly what I was referring to. I think I did the last comment on there http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3 ... 6063369982

My first guitar, a Flying V knockoff (which is actually just about a year :wink:) has dual humbuckers and it works fine for heavy riffs and stuff, but is too driven and "wet" for tunes like Insomnia. But the "Hot" Fender single coils in the JM is already a nice improvement in that area, so I think I'm going the right direction getting a JM. (Uploaded a little sound sample of the latter here: http://www.blip.tv/file/3947093 I'm still a n00b tho, so bare with me :wink:)

When it comes to vintage pups, however, there are a few different options available. Apart from the SJM-1 vintage, Seymour Duncan also has a line called "Antiquity" and "Antiquity II", with vintage JM pups that I think are wound by hand. I'm considered these as well.

Anyway, I'll drop my guitar tech an e-mail and see where the price would land for the different pups + installation.

Cheers again for all the info and commitment. Checked out the other forum as well, will surely pay that some more visits in the future!

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Added Aug. 2nd:

My local dealer offered the vintage and hot pups for 875 Swedish kr. (=$117,59) each, but I managed to get them for $50 each on eBay, + $35 for the shipping. Will hopefully receive them within a week or so. Will then have them installed by my local gtr tech. Will post back when this has been realised. Cheers!


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Hi J, no problem, thanks for your kind words! Sorry for the delay in reply, I don't come on here too often.

Nice one for commenting on Facebook, small world eh?! Glad to find someone wanting to do similar with their Jazzmaster, and be a fellow Feeder fan as well!

Good playing for only a year of guitar! Your sound sample sounds very similar tone wise to my Epiphone Firebird Studio guitar! I see what you're saying as well. Both the Firebird and Flying V lend themselves to deeper tones because of the body size and weight, and then with the added drive from the humbucker style pups, it's not quite the same as Feeder's sound. Although, Grant from Feeder does have his custom Jazzbird guitar (a Jazzmaster and Firebird combined, seen on The Singles album cover), but he mainly uses that live.

I've also been looking at the Antiquity range by Seymour Duncan. They would provide a more "aged" sound, and are probably more expensive. I would consider them a more "exotic" choice. Here is a great website talking about replacing MIM or CIJ Jazzmaster stock pups with Antiquity ones. It's well worth reading if you've not seen it yet, to get more of an insight (although I've just seen you've bought the Seymour Duncan pups anyway):

http://www.alphabetcityblog.com/2008/08/upgrading-cij-fender-jazzmaster-pickups.html

It also talks about Seymour Duncan and other options. As Grant uses his original 59 Jazzmaster pups to record with a lot, the Antiquity range would provide a very close sound to this I guess. But as Grant has Seymour Duncans in most of his other Jazzmasters, I'm going to go with those. That way it will give me a good balance between studio and live sound, it's also cheaper! :P My technician can get deals on SDs as well.

The Feeder forum is definitely worth checking out :)

Awesome news about you getting the SDs off eBay, that's a really good price! I'm going to have to ask my tech what his price for the pups will be, and then compare them to eBay prices. Did you get a hot bridge and vintage neck? And did the eBay seller you got them from have others to buy too? If so could you post his eBay shop/name please?

I look forward to hearing how the installation goes! Thanks!

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You're very welcome, mate! / It's alright, no worries! :^)

Yeah, it's very cool finding fellow Feeder fans on the interwebz! Pretty much no one seems to know about them here in Sweden, really, which is such a shame! Apart from me, constantly yapping about them! :P

Thanks, mate! Well, I haven't taken any lessons or anything, I just play for the sheer fun of it, really. :^) Gave "Lost and Found" a go last night, was a real blast to go nuts with!

I should clarify though: the sound clip you heard is in fact recorded with the Jazzmaster, played on the bridge pickup, which is a Fender "Hot" single coil. That explains why it gets really noisy in the (what is supposed to be) silent part. The pups are quite driven as you can hear!

But to make a comparison, the Flying V can be heard on my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/J0NZ44 I used that guitar on all the clips, along with Line 6 Pod Farm.

Yeah, I've seen it. The shot is from the "Come Back Around" video, I believe. Really wicked axe! I actually mistook it for a Gibson Explorer, before I knew anything about guitars! ;^)

Talk about small world - that is the exact page I've looked at myself. That's where I learned about the Antiquity series!
It's supposed to sound like a band called "The Ventures", it says on the SD website. Might sound a little dodgy for modern stuff, but who knows... I actually saw them on eBay as well for about 120 US dollars a pair, so they're actually not that much pricier than the regular vintage ones.

That was my though as well! Also, it might be nice to be able to play the heavier stuff as well (or even....other bands <-- w00t? GAAH!!) on the thing. ;^)

Yup, I went for vintage for the neck, and hot for the bridge. Got a shipping notification as of today, so it seems to be an honest seller! :^)

From my "Twit Feed": http://twitpic.com/2b13ni
The seller's ID is proaudioland, as you can see (if you squint, anyway) ;^)
They had a few of these pickups available as Buy it Now deals for ~$57, with the option of giving a lower offer. They accepted both my $50 offers, but they might go even lower, who knows!

Sure, I'll keep you updated along the way! Cheers!


Added Aug. 9th, 2010:

Received the pickups today. Check them out here:
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> http://twitpic.com/2d5bj9

Paid an additional customs fee of 249 Swedish kr. (~$34), so the grand total landed at $50+50+35+34 = $169 for these pickups (which is roughly £96.5)

Will take the guitar to the shop tomorrow for installation, which should take about a week, according to the manager.


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My last entry was getting kinda long, so I decided to make a new one. Hope that's okay, dear mods! ;^)

Anyway, the pickups were swapped last week and I picked the Jazzy up on Saturday. I only played it for a little while on Saturday as well as today, but here's my first impression of the SD pups, compared to the JM's stock Fender "Hot" pups (which were used in the neck as well as the bridge):

The SD Vintage in the neck delivers a bit brighter tone, as expected because of its lower output, which I find quite nice. This also affects the humbucking (middle position) a bit, which I think is a little less muddy now. Although it's still muddy enough to play tunes by Queens of the Stone Age, and the likes. Jammed a little on "Little Sister", which sounded quite nice on the middle position.

The change from Fender's to Seymour's Hot pickup in the bridge gave of course not as much of a difference as the neck change. Although the SD version seems slightly less hot or at least a little less distorted than Fender's version. But that's just a "hunch" or gut-feeling I'm having.

I did some sample recordings with the Fender pups the night before dropping off the guitar at the shop. I might record the same stuff again with these new pups using the same tones, and see how they actually differ. I'll let you know when I have that comparison ready.

Til then, I hope you found the above "intel" enlightening in some sort of way. :P
Later!

Added Aug. 24:
Another piece of input: Played a little Buck Rogers just a moment ago. With the tone properly set up, the intro sounds pretty much spot on with the pickup switch in its middle position! :^)


Cheers,
The Jo


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