How Do You Replace Jazz Bass Pickups?
The pickups on a bass are a major factor in how the instrument sounds. A bass with inferior pickups can produce an inferior sound, even if played by an accomplished musician. Stock pickups on cheap instruments are generally low-quality, although there are always exceptions. Even though some casual music listeners may barely notice a difference in the quality of tone when the pickups are switched, it is still important for the musician to understand and experience the difference firsthand. Remove the strings from the bass, followed by the pickguard. A string winder/cutter for bass and guitar may help you to remove the strings, but it is not necessary. You will also need a screwdriver to remove the pickguard. Remove the original pickups from the jazz bass, using your screwdriver. Follow the pickup wires to the pots, which are on the opposite side of the volume and tone knobs. Unsolder the pickup wires of the original pickups from their respective pots. Strip the wire leads from the new p
