DiMarzio introduced the
world’s first Fender Jazz bass replacement pickups at the NAMM show of
1977. DiMarzio invented the dual bar ceramic magnet structure for
extra power and included twin hum-cancelling coils for decreased
noise. The DiMarzio Model J is 50 percent quieter than the original
Fender Jazz bass single coil pickups, and it's 60 percent louder.
We
also added adjustable pole pieces to improve the string balance and
designed them in our signature cream color. At its introduction, the
DiMarzio Model J immediately become an industry standard and has been
the pickup of choice on thousands of hit recordings.
With the
introduction of the Relentless P bass pickups, co-designed with Billy
Sheehan, we began to think how we could make our Jazz Bass pickup even
better.
As with the Relentless pickups, we removed all the hard
edges from the standard J Bass pickup and added an arch to the top of
the pickup to bring the sensing coils and pole pieces closer to the
strings. These improvements increase the dynamic range and make active
circuits unnecessary.
We invented (patent pending)
parallelogram-shaped coils to add dimension, punch, and dynamics to
the Relentless™ J sound, and we incorporated metal covers with
foil-shielded cables to further suppress the background noise.
DiMarzio’s
extra shielding makes the Relentless J better for both recording and
stage performances. We mounted it onto a robust .09375” thick circuit
board base plate so we could eliminate the annoying protruding
mounting screws - ultimately creating a more comfortable and
consistent foundation to rest your fingers on.
To improve the
balance when both pickups are used together, we made the bridge
position pickup louder than the neck position pickup. When the pickups
are blended, you get a better volume match.
The Relentless
pickups incorporate Neodymium magnets and produce 70 percent more
output than traditional passive pickups, and they’re dead quiet. We’ve
expanded the mid-range punch, adding snappy highs and precise lows.
These pickups have a broad magnetic field so you can even bend notes
without volume drop out.
Relentless J pickups will breathe new
life into any bass, increase playability, and work well for any style
of music from Motown to metal.
DiMarzio's Jazz Bass
pickups are sized as a direct replacement for USA made Fender basses.
Other basses such as Squire, G&L, PRS, etc. may require the use of a
neck-sized pickup in the bridge position, or modifications to
the bass. Please check the dimensions of our pickups here, and compare
them to the dimensions of your bass to ensure proper fit before
ordering.
Recommended For: Neck
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Neodymium
Resistance: 6.97 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2022
Color: Nickel
Pole Pieces: Nickel
