Detail 01
Bridge position
Sold on its own. If your neck pickup also needs replacing, you buy that separately.
Product detailSKU #1274034493703
BasslinesVintage Jazz Bass Pickup Bridge
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A vintage-style Jazz Bass bridge pickup at $89. A single replacement for the bridge position on a J-style bass.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn or noisy bridge pickup on a J bass
- Matching an existing neck pickup in a J set
- Players keeping a traditional passive J wiring setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Precision owners — the route and shape do not match
- Players who need the neck pickup too; this is bridge only
- Anyone wanting higher-than-stock output
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
JJ configuration
Fits the two-pickup Jazz Bass layout. Both slots use narrow single coils, but they are not the same size.
Detail 03
Bridge pickups are longer than neck
A J bridge pickup will not sit correctly in the neck cavity. Order by position, not just by model.
Detail 04
Vintage-style build
Aimed at matching original J character rather than adding output. A swap for tone consistency, not more volume.
Detail 05
$89 for one pickup
A full J set costs roughly double. Budget accordingly if you plan to replace both.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required at the pot and ground; no wiring harness included.
- 02No mounting screws, foam or springs guaranteed — check your existing ones are reusable.
- 03Confirm your cavity is bridge-length, not the shorter neck size.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include the neck pickup?
No. This is the bridge pickup only. The neck pickup is a separate, shorter unit and must be bought on its own.
02Will it match my existing neck pickup?
Only if that pickup is a comparable vintage-style J. Mixing a vintage bridge with a high-output neck pickup gives uneven volume between positions.
03Can I put this in the neck position?
No. J bridge pickups are physically longer than neck pickups and will not fit the neck cavity.
04Will it fit a Squier Jazz Bass?
Standard J-style basses use the same bridge cavity. Pull the pickup and measure before ordering if your bass is an unusual model.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- JJ
