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: Gold
Pole Pieces: Gold
