bellflower Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I have a 62 Jazzmaster reissue that I have had for about a year and a half. I love the clean tone, but I am a fan of the gritty sound of Humbuckers also. A friend of mine mentioned once seeing Jeff playing a Jazzmaster with a Humbucker in the bridge pick-up location. Don't know if this is true, but it is a tantalizing idea. Does anyone know if this has been done before, and if so, what are the pro's and cons of the switch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I know Sonic Youth has heavily modded Jazzmasters to have Humbuckers, which are then rechristened "Jazzblasters." I would suggest that you search for pre-'99 Sonic Youth recordings, you should be able to hear them. There is a site that catalogs their gear over the years with extreme detail...you'll have to poke around, I don't remember the URL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FourStrongWinds Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 its just on the official SY page, go to archieves then 'Gearography', i dunno how they do it though, cos a Jazzmaster pickup is bigger then a humbucker so it may look a little messy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bellflower Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 Thanks, I appreciate it. I will check it out. Anyone think this is worth doing, or should I just get some pedals to adjust the sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FourStrongWinds Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 i wouldnt personally, but im not a big fan of humbuckers and Jazzmasters have such a beautiful clean clear tone i wouldnt wanna mess with one if its the USA 62 you mean, the guitarist in my band plays one the same, really is an awesome thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Should be the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FourStrongWinds Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 its a really awesome guitar, beautiful clean tone...id leave it be, but of course its up to you.maybe just take it to a tech and see what they say about it, Id make sure it was something you could switch back if you didnt like the humbucker or ever needed to sell it or something Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CBERRYH2O Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I have a 62 Jazzmaster reissue that I have had for about a year and a half. I love the clean tone, but I am a fan of the gritty sound of Humbuckers also. A friend of mine mentioned once seeing Jeff playing a Jazzmaster with a Humbucker in the bridge pick-up location. Don't know if this is true, but it is a tantalizing idea. Does anyone know if this has been done before, and if so, what are the pro's and cons of the switch? don't screw up a classic guitar...go buy some parts and make one with the pickups you want...just my two cents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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