Description
If your 5-string J-style bass needs more weight down low without turning to mud, the Bartolini 59J1-S/SB set is worth a serious look. This is a true replacement pair for the standard J Bass — a ‘short’ pickup sized for the neck position and a ‘long’ for the bridge, matching the original unequal-length layout Fender used on classic Jazz Basses (neck at 3-5/8″ and bridge at 3-3/4″).
- 5-string, Standard J Bass shape
- Bartolini Original Bass Series — passive, epoxy-potted to kill microphonics and feedback
- Dual in-line coil design for genuine hum-cancelling performance
- Voiced for deep tone with strong lows and low mids
Live and in the studio, this is the kind of pickup that gives you something to lean on — round, authoritative low end paired with enough low-mid growl to cut through a busy mix without sounding thin. It’s a favorite among players and repair techs who want a dependable, noise-free upgrade rather than a gimmick.
One thing to watch: because the neck and bridge pickups aren’t the same length in a standard J Bass, don’t swap positions. If your bass instead uses two long (bridge-length) pickups, you’ll want the LN (long neck) version made for that layout — never drop a bridge pickup into the neck slot. Measure your existing pickups before ordering to confirm fit.
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