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The Specifications for a Fender Jazz Bass Pickup

The Fender Jazz bass was introduced in 1960. This is the second electric bass introduced by the company. The needs of jazz bassists increased with the evolution of musical technology. Jazz bass pickups aide musicians in producing enhanced sound. Fender produces two bass pickup models, which are named Custom '60s and Vintage.

Construction
- Custom 60s and Vintage Fender bass Jazz pickups are black and constructed with Alnico 5 magnets. Custom '60s pickups have Formvar magnet wire. Vintage pickups have enamel-coated wire and copper shielding.
Sound
- The Custom '60s Fender Jazz bass pickup is overwound to produce powerful sound quality. The Vintage Fender Jazz bass pickup produces '60s-quality sound without additional background noise. A "noiseless" Vintage model produces a quieter '60s sound.
Purchase
- Suggested retail pricing for a set of Custom '60s Fender Jazz bass pickups is $210. The pickup comes with all the required mounting hardware. Suggested retail pricing for a set of Vintage Jazz bass pickups is $140. A set of Vintage noiseless Jazz bass pickups is $190. An individual regular Vintage Jazz bass pickup retails for $70.

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