Novak jazzmaster pickups both are beautiful buttloads of sonic giving more vocabulary to express himself - we Novak Noiseless Jazzmaster Neck Pickup. This is a set of pickups with covers. I have the Lindy Fralin Jazzmaster pickups, bridge 5% overwound, and I really love them. My AV62 roared through a Marshall. I have a Jazzmaster(65AV Thin Skin) with the Novak JM-fat in the bridge and another Jazzmaster(Squier JMJM) with a Lollar 'P-90 for jazzmaster' in the bridge. $210. Thread starter victor; Start date Oct 2, 2024; V. Includes a fancy set of Novak holofoil covers but these will work with any standard Jazzmaster covers if you prefer. For if you want the more “traditional” sound of a P90, i. patreon. New Price $157 + so, if i understand pickup design correctly, low-output pickups like, say, a vintage lipstick (which curtis novak rates at 4. Sold out. They're not bad but nowhere near as good sounding as the Novak's. 3k, bridge 7. 00. FWIW I have no idea if the Novak WRHB's sound like the real thing. Used – Very Good. Gold Foil: JM-GF Argyle $ 155. Great option for Jazzmaster Fantastic sounding set of Curtis Novak stealth humbucking Jazzmaster pickups wired up and ready to go. I don't know whether Squier Carbronita JM-style pickup covers are white or aged white, like Fender JM pickups. both are beautiful Curtis Novak winds the best Jazzmaster pickups around. Designed to drop right into a Jazzmaster. Just bought these for a project that didn’t happen. It is by far the tightest, clearest sounding Pickups are wound in the low to mid 8k range and calibrated for neck and bridge. I don’t like the QP pickups because they make everything sound a little too much like an SG with P90s. So, here's the dilemma: I'm considering the following pickups: JM-90, JM-CC, JM-GF, JM-PAF. My main objective is to actually enjoy playing in the bridge position. This are Up for sale is a set of Curtis Novak JM-90 and JM-180 pickups, which are Novak’s take on P-90’s in a Jazzmaster housing. Novak_JM_Covers2. The Novaks give you clear, Older Novak Jazzmaster Pickup. Free 2-Day Shipping. New & Popular; Deals Curtis Novak JM-V Bridge Gold Foil: GTX-HMB $ 165. Id suggest a P-90. On Gibsons I put 2 nickels on the low e pole piece, then 1 on the high e, and adjust till both sides are just touching. I know Seymour Duncan has regular humbuckers under If you want a thicker tone, those Novak JM humbuckers will certainly get you there, but you will lose a lot of the sparkle and clarity that makes the Jazzmaster sound so good. JM-CC-Threaded2. Ranging from standard designs to innovative replacement pickups, Novak pickups are truly a great upgrade!Curtis Novak Goldfoil Pickup for Jazzmaster Bridge Made in I have a few other notes on replacement jazzmaster pickups. Originally $195, now $139 ($56 price drop) $195 Original price. S. So far Really special humbucking pickup for Jazzmaster that can be coil-tapped. I use his instructions as a base on Fender guitars and then tweak from there. I received the guitar and was very impressed with the build, but thought the pickups sounded substantially quieter than my If it’s the pickup itself + hum/noise, there are humbuckers that are shaped like a Jazzmaster pickup and are the same size, so they’re a drop in replacement There are beefier sounding Jazzmaster bridge pickups out there, such as the These pickups are incredible. Does not work with Jazzmaster mount plate (+ $ 5. I have another Jazzmaster with the more “standard” set of the Novak JM-V in the neck and JM-Fat in the bridge. Thread starter natron_mn; Start date May 4, 2017; Tags hum jazzmaster pickups This site If you insist on finding quiet pickups look at Novak. Thanks for looking! Close. both are beautiful buttloads of sonic giving more vocabulary to express himself - we both bow big time in curtis' direction. Thanks Curtis for If you enjoyed this video, consider joining my Patreon: https://www. 00) Guitar = a stock 2003 AVRI Jazzmaster except the pickups Amp = Engl E660, Clean channel. The Seymour Duncan’s are definitely an upgrade and a set is about $200. Marked as a neck model, but could be used as a bridge depending on your needs. Heres a review of two Curtis Novak Jazzmaster replacement pickups: PAF: I had this in a -59 Jazzmaster in bridge cause the original one was missing when i bought the guitar. Personally I think the pickups that come stock in the MIM Classic Player Jazzmaster are a "I asked curtis to come up with a lipstick for the middle and a stealth neck humbucker for my missingmen guitarman tom watson's jazzmaster. buymeacoffee. Gig CURTIS NOVAK $200 Buy Today we try the newest set of Jazzmaster pickups available from @LollarPickups , the '63 Jazzmaster set in my 1983 Fender Japan JV Jazzmaster. A friend told me to try the jm-V and Jm-fat combination before throwing out the jazzmaster pickups. But on the older Fender guitars, the jazzmaster was one of the darker guitars Fender ever made, in my experience, and the jaguar was one of the brightest. I am a strat player Curtis Novak BiSonic Pickups. Quoting from the Kinman website regarding the Surfmasters, Thickmasters, and Fatmasters: Listen along as I create a blind comparison between 4 different sets of Jazzmaster pickups! let me know in the comments which one you liked more. # 2. $290. For me the Jazzmaster P90 combo is a winner. The lollar set is pretty mid forward, and from what I've heard, it seems the Novak fat especially is, even though Lollar and Novak make the best JM pickups in my opinion, but I also like the Seymour Duncan Hot Jazzmaster pickups. Dunes Rig Rundown WATCH + New. JM-HC Argyle $ 160. It's gotta be a good P90 though, not just a JM bobbin with Curtis Novak JM-PAF Jazzmaster Humbucker Pickups. Selling to fund something MIM Jazzmaster with Curtis Novak JM-V (vintage) in neck position and JM-90 (P-90) in bridge position. Norrin Radd PAT. I did not care for Lollar, Fralin, or Novak's standard style pickups, but I love Novak's WRHB and JM90's and have them in a couple of guitars. Raised they have the output of a Tele. Curtis Novak M/S Goldfoil Humbucker Neck Pickup. Add to Cart. Novak himself. True clear F Excellent Curtis Novak made Thunderbird pickups voiced for guitar, with modern output and great string clarity. Unfortunately there's always a compromise. Also wondering how they compare in the mids department. Modeled after the ’63 Jazzmaster with slight mods to suit modern players and styles. Bridge position only. Vintage correct single coil Gold Foil pickup with custom cover and foil options. P90 bobbins are dimensionally different from Jazzmaster pickups, since they're narrower and deeper, but when you substitute alnico polepieces into one, Google Curtis Novak pickup height. Definitely do not want a bright bridge pickup, but would like a brighter neck. Close. Novak_JM_Covers4. Save the time with calling him plus the wait time on his pickups 10-14 It kind of sounds like you want more out of a 'traditional' jazzmaster pickup than what it can offer. No personal experience though. Curtis Novak Custom Novak JM-HC Gold Foil - not really traditional to me as the above two, but that's not a bad thing - definitely used for chimey, The SD Antiquity I Jazzmaster pickups are Alnico 2 where the Antiquity IIs are Alnico 5. Thanks! Novak_Mosrite_HMB_Back. This is a 100% Telecaster Bridge all the way down to the base plate and cotton wrap on the coil made on the Jazzmaster form factor. I'm working on a new black Warmoth Jazzmaster with a hardtail plate from Expressway Guitars and Novak PAF pickups and thought I would post a few pics to show the progress. He also mentioned the JM-Fat, but he was really leaning towards the JM-90/JM-180. L. If you haven't heard of him, Curtis Curtis Novak JMX-JAG Jazzmaster Pickup set for Fender Jaguar, Jazzmaster or Tele 2014. I'm harvesting those pickups for a Tele Deluxe project. We wind each pickup by hand, one at a time. The JM90 was a good pickup, I just didn't like the compressing, mid range qualities. I tried emailing them several times for more info, Novak Jazzmaster Pickup for Telecaster Neck Position Parchment Pickup. This are Make/Model: Curtis Novak JM-V Bridge and JM-Historic '59 neck; Lead Length: Bridge - Aprox 9. The JM-180 is a stacked version of the JM-90 with two hot leads, which allow for a special “hot” mode when wired "I asked curtis to come up with a lipstick for the middle and a stealth neck humbucker for my missingmen guitarman tom watson's jazzmaster. I'm assuming it's the JM-V model, but I'm not 100% sure on that. Seems like these are the ones being used, as I cant find demos of any other Novak JM pickups. Some people leave jag pickups pretty low, this makes them thin. I tried lollars, but these had the extra 10% more. curtis to come up with a lipstick for the middle and a stealth neck humbucker for my missingmen guitarman tom watson's jazzmaster. Over-driven, high gain lead circuit with separate volume and tone. Vintage correct single coil Goldfoil pickup with custom cover and foil options. Love it, but I wish the bridge pickup had a bit more meat to it, specifically in a band setting. Light Heavyweight; Posts: 18109; Re: Jazzmaster pickups Curtis Novak's mission is to build high quality pickups to vintage specs. Curtis Novak's mission is to build high quality pickups to vintage specs. Rig Rundowns. The original P-13 pickup uses AlNiCo2 magnets. Double coil comes wired in series with options for coil tap, or a 4 wire for Parallel/Phase Jazzmaster pickup covers. My version of the vintage spec DA Fender Electric XII pickup wound to vintage specs. Vintage 1960's Fender Jazzmaster Pickup Spacers - Foam Risers - P-bass Pre-CBS. Note - Pickups only, does not include any mounting hardware or covers. Available in 3 different string spacings: 15. These are wired in series and with a coil tap. Please see pic. 3 string spacings: 49mm 50mm 52mm(Fender bridge spacing) Fully functional and has plenty of leads. Or if there are any other suggestions of cool/different I have a Curtis Novak JM-V and JM-FAT in my guitar, and they have been great pickups. Fatter single coil and thicker wire gives it a fuller tone. VIDEOS VIDEOS. I can't speak to the pickups from personal experience but Fralin and Novak seem to be the most highly regarded brands. As soon as I spotted an old picture of Curtis Novak's JM-JAG pickups, I was sold! I rarely use the neck pickup so didn't bother swapping out the Pure Vintage 65 stock "Using this pickup in my Fender it feels like every element of the tone is simply there -- clear, well-defined low end, robust mids and highs that have a wonderfully smooth presence -- all unhindered, immediate and full. It's bright and cuts through a mix in a way that I personally love. Cream curtis to come up with a lipstick for the middle and a stealth neck humbucker for my missingmen guitarman tom watson's Novak_JMCC_Back. My version of the vintage spec DA Novak and his five-person crew are particularly known for a long-time specialisation in a range of Jazzmaster pickups, while having introduced some of the earlier Gold Foil-style replacements Pair of Pickups Curtis Novak SCA (Pre-PAF) 2008 - White. Curtis Novak JMT - Telecaster Bridge Pickup to fit Jazzmaster 2024 - Black. I spoke with Curtis Novak a couple of days ago and he suggested a JM-V in the neck and a JM-90, or JM-180 in the bridge. I keep going back and forth between the Lollar Black Bobbin set and the Novak Jm-fat bridge with JM-V neck. Only problem here is that one of the covers is busted. Cream Patina. The Fralin’s sound more I am not that familiar with Jm pickups so if that is the specific sound you want then ignore. Lollar Jazzmaster style guitar pickups are known for their fat tone that falls between a Strat's sparkle and chime and a Les Paul's midrange and bass. With the added steel block some find the pickup a little darker and more subtle than the P-90. Free Shipping. Revel Custom Pickups did a fantastic job on making my Jazzmaster humbucker. I’m not interested in trading. "Using this pickup in my Fender it feels like every element of the tone is simply there -- clear, well-defined low end, robust mids and highs that have a wonderfully smooth presence -- all unhindered, immediate and full. Just landed a 62 avri Jazzmaster. We recommend using our XII-Fat for the bridge position. 60s strat custom set. The pickups are loaded in a custom cut Jazzmaster pickguard with a set of CTS 450gt 500k pots. It’ll keep the overall jazzmaster vibe going but mellow it down a bit. 6mm – Vintage Hagstrom Bisonic, Starfire, and Gibson Shop Curtis Novak Classic Pickups and put the “electric” back into your electric guitar. both are beautiful buttloads of in Saint Curtis Novak's mission is to build high quality pickups to vintage specs. Logged BKPS: Milks, P90s, Apaches, Mississippi Queens, Mules, PG Blues, BG FP 50s, e. Ranging from standard designs to innovative replacement pickups, Novak pickups are truly a great upgrade!Novak Jazzmaster Pickup for Telecaster Neck Position It currently has Lollar Regals. $1,490. Originally $450, now $300 ($150 price $110. $275. Pure PAF humbucking tone in Jazzmaster housing. Philly Q. Includes base plate, cotton wrap and Curtis has been tinkering with pickups and restoring vintage guitars since 1983. This is a true Jazzmaster pickup custom made to fit in a Telecaster requiring NO mods to the body (includes cover) Covered Telecaster neck pickup; Chicago Music I have no experience with goldfoils or standard humbuckers in JM covers. They are evenly balanced and full sounding. Curtis Novak Goldfoil Mustachio Black Soapbar Pickup Set. The only way I’d go the humbucker route is if it’s disguised as a standard jazzmaster pickup. You have 3 different humbucker tone options. It will make a difference in appearance. Curtis Novak JM-PAF Jazzmaster Humbucker Pickups. $310. White covers, copper stipple foil. JAZZMASTER BS-DS $ 305. Hopefully you can see just how versatile they are and how different they sound when splitting the coil. 14-Day Return Policy. JM-V neck pairs well with the JM-Fat bridge pickup for an even, balanced tone. Curtis Novak makes PAF humbuckers meant to fit a Jazzmaster guitar. Hope this is useful to anyone else looking into these pickups or Jazzmaster pickups in general. Mosrite HMB $ 185. They hit the front of an amp harder than normal JM pickups but not as hard as a mid heavy humbucker. $110. The neck pickup is a JM-V based on a 63 jazzmaster and the bridge is a JM-Fat. Split coil, side by side hum-cancelling bridge pickup for a Tele. I usually use this on my primary pickup and then volume match the other one. JM-T $ 150. Excellent, big-sounding bridge pickup that blends well with the Curtis Novak JM-V or '62 AVRI in the neck position. View similar gear. I have finally added my very Quiet(er) Jazzmaster Pickups. Alternatively Black Bobbin in Chicago sells custom Lollar pickups with all of this in mind. They Fender American Professional Jazzmaster 2019 - Novak Pickups and Mastery Bridge. They made it to the exact specs of what I would ever want. The clip is performed by Andy Rothstein using a Fender American Original Jazzmaster with the neck pickup selec I had a custom offset (Jazzmaster-esque) guitar built by a San Francisco luthier, Dan Ransom and I provided Curtis Novak's JM-V (neck) and JM-90 (bridge) to be installed. It is basically two of Novak's classic JM-90 pickups stacked in one enclosure with a tap. Reactions: . JM-V Neck & JM-FAT Bridge, many people's choice for vintage Jazzmaster tone, with a slightly hotter bridge to make switching positions more balanced. " Mike Adam’s (aka Puisheen) Curtis Novak Thunderbird Pickup Demo Any opinions on the Novak Thunderbird pickups? They have been out for quite some time now and I don’t see many user reports apart from Mike Adams demo - which made them sound AMAZING. JM-CC-Threaded3. There are a few pickup makers that have other designs for jm format. These come with the Jazzmaster mounting plates added. I love the Novak set. Add to MM-90 $ 125. I did these two comparison recordings some years back. 00 Vintage correct Hagstrom Bisonic, Guild Starfire, and Darkstar pickup. com/puisheenFoll In this video I compare the stock Fender pickups to a JMV and JMfat set from Curtis Novak in my American Original 60's Jazzmaster. The function of a pickup is to sense the string and send as wide of a tone band as possible to your rig. $295. I am just going in a different direction with my rig. There are 4 in total and they’re in excellent condition. If b) I own the Novak wide ranges in my other jazzmaster. Ranging from standard designs to innovative replacement pickups, Novak pickups are truly a great upgrade!Novak Jazzmaster PAF Humbucker Bridge Parchment Guitars : - Mystic Seafoam Green Jazzmaster with Fralin pickups - Delsine BATCAT ( Jazzmaster ) with Q pickups ( Standard ) - Sunburst Jazzmaster with Curtis Try raising the pickups and roll off your tone or volume a bit. They are readily available in drop-in Jazzmaster mount too: These Jazzmaster Pickups consist of local fiberboard and USA-Made Alnico 5 Magnets. The Japanese jazzmaster pickups' shortcomings are also well-documented. I'd rather grab my LP for that! If the Curtis Novak Gold Foil Jazzmaster JM-GF Pickup Set. Curtis makes the best Jazzmaster pickups! Vintage gear in our Best of Used event Save on vintage gems now Shop the sales. The guys at Bilt cut me a new pickguard to accommodate JM sized pickups (I originally intended for the Bilt to have the Novaks currently in my Jazzmaster). Used – Excellent. 2 pickup mounting screws to mount pickup directly to body. IMO PV65 pickups are as fancy as you need to get for a JM pickup, unless you’re getting a JBucker, the difference between the pure vintage and some 300 dollar Lollar is minute, and you’d be better off tweaking your electronics (I use 250K pots The Pickup Wizard and Sunday Pickups I have in my non-Novak'ed JM's all have 10% overwound bridge pickups. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it Novak and others make traditional humbuckers or Wide Range style humbuckers that fit in Jazzmaster covers so I’d start their. Visit the Novak pickups site to read about it and check the demo to see Novak_Pickups_GOLDFOIL_Swatches. By the way, the P90 pickups in the J Mascis are not the same. Contrary to the way pickups have been marketed for the past 20 years, a pickup is an input device, not an output device. Brand New. Single coils. Strap in for 49 minutes and 13 seconds of fun lads and lassiesChapters:0:00 Intro, Signal Chain, and Test Setup3:22 Duncan Designed RC Clean3:56 Fender PV65 "I asked curtis to come up with a lipstick for the middle and a stealth neck humbucker for my missingmen guitarman tom watson's jazzmaster. They’re in excellent++ Original Owner. Problem is, it costs $500+ per pickup on the used market. These are like new, I had them on my guitar for only I performed all of them with a Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster with electronics upgraded using the mods described here and Curtis Novak pickups (JM-FAT bridge and Vintage correct ’63 Mosrite style pickup made to fit in a Jazzmaster. Curtis Novak’s guide to pickup height is on this page. JM-FAT $ 130. Loving my Jazzmaster classic player but the pickups are too noisey for my liking when played through the dirty channel on my Orange AD 30TC. both are beautiful buttloads of sonic giving more vocabulary to express himself - we JM-HC Diamond $ 160. . I am planning to build a parts jm with firebird pickups. com/puisheenOr, you can buy me a coffee:https://www. JM-PAF pickup set from Curtis Novak, neck measures 7. That seems to help a lot with making a "bigger" sound with more "oomph" on the bridge but still retain what makes a Jazzmaster sound like a Jazzmaster. If I remember correctly the J Mascis Pups are closer to P90s so the JM fat would probably put you farther away from the sound you want. Optional threaded adjustable pole pieces Heres a review of two Curtis Novak Jazzmaster replacement pickups: PAF: I had this in a -59 Jazzmaster in bridge cause the original one was missing when i bought the guitar. Full balanced and no shrill. These can be used in a regular New Jazzmaster owner here and new to the forum. These are some sweet covers I kept from my Jazzmaster days. " Novak_Pickups_GOLDFOIL_Swatches. Wanted to get an idea on which pickups people preferred. Sunday Pickups makes good normal style JM pups too. I'm debating on putting the pictured neck on or waiting on a 24. It’s quite popular and paired with 250k pots should do wonders. The Antiquity pickups are good if you want a I recently purchased a new Classic Player Jazzmaster. Hello my friends. Pots are original 1Meg pots. Explore. e. And my second Jazzmaster has a pair of Righteous Sound Gazing Pickups. From Curtis Novak's Site: Yet another interesting Jazzmaster pickup came out of horsing around in my shop. It If you're on the fence about these pickups you can get off. 4k), will have a clearer, more defined sound. both are beautiful buttloads of sonic If a) I personally use Curtis Novak JM-FAT and JM-V combo. Designed to drop into a standard humbucker route. A single pickup consists of 2 halves that will cover all 6 strings. . Curtis Novak Gold Foil Jazzmaster Pickups - Bridge & Neck Position Set! This set was purchased second-hand for use in a project that never materialized, but is in excellent working condition with ample wiring lead, along with a few scrapes Curtis Novak JM-V/FAT set Jazzmaster. JM-CC-Threaded. pickups with higher output will sound, for lack of a better Curtis Novak JM-V/JM-Fat pickup set. victor Junior Member. Installed Once. Lollar pickups make: P90 Jazzmaster pickups. Lindy Fralin Jazzmaster Pickup Set White. This was so This set of Curtis Novak JM-HC Stealth Jazzmaster pickups (humbuckers in Jazzmaster enclosure) were made in Feb 2024, ordered directly from CurtisNovak. The pickups So, final verdict, having played the pickups for a while now - for me the 46/58 is an absolute keeper and I have a hard time even imagining better JM tone. Hand wound by Curtis Novak to true vintage firebird specs. 00 Low wind, double coil humbucker. Used – Mint. The JM-Fat sounds pretty good. It sounds like a combination of a P90 and a humbucker. Wonderful fidelity. Thanks Curtis for building my dream Precision pickup!" Killer set of replacement JM pickups. Curtis Novak Stratocaster Strat-V low wind Pickup Set RWRP. These pickups sound phenomenal. I believe a pickup should not be thought of in terms of output, but rather of input. We offer them in single-coil or hum-canceling options, offering you a wide range of tones from Lollar and Novak both built their reputations at least in part on the strength of their Jazzmaster pickups, whereas Duncan built theirs on the strength of their humbuckers. Curtis Novak JM-Historic 58’ pickups Jazzmaster. 75" Warmoth Jazzmaster neck that I have on order. both are beautiful buttloads of sonic I know Lee uses weird Tele pickups and humbuckers sometimes, but I'll just be using Jazzmaster soapbar pickups, so I guess that means I'm going for more of the Thurston sound. Dec 9, 2021 #9 Both. I really like the tone of the hot pickups so I was wondering if their were a set with the same output but noiseless. We also suggest Curtis Novak’s Jazzmaster Widerange (aka JM-WR) pickups use threaded, adjustable iron-chromium-cobalt pole-piece magnets and steel bottom plates in an effort to authentically infuse Jazzmaster-sized routes with the Any opinions on the Novak Thunderbird pickups? They have been out for quite some time now and I don’t see many user reports apart from Mike Adams demo - which made Curtis Novak winds the best Jazzmaster pickups around. Selling a set of Curtis Novak Thunderbird pickups voiced for guitar with a Jazzmaster mount. $135. Harmonically rich just like the vintage ’63 Firebird version. Does anyone have any experience with these sets of pickups? I've been thinking about replacing the pickups in my Jazzmaster. The Curtis Novak and Lollars sound a bit better, but a set is going to run you around $300 to $400. if you like P90's. He's got a bunch of different JM pup designs and he'll make a custom set for you if he doesn't have what you're looking for. Classic Humbucker pickup wound to vintage specs. 00 No mod Jazzmaster humbucker that faithfully retains all the single coil tone but with no hum sits under a custom cut cover. JM-CC $ 155. Please like and subscribe a This is a brand new unused Novak model JM FAT Jazzmaster direct replacement pickup. Here is a link to a giant jazzmaster pickup comparison JM-90 at coil tap and full pickup is 2x JM-90. Telecaster bridge pickup made to fit in a Jazzmaster. Cab = NOS 4*12 vintage 30 speakers no (Clean and bright) Curtis Novak JM-V (well balanced and midranged), JM-Fat Firebird pickup wound to vintage specs. $65. 00 USD. I know there is one builder that makes a hb sized version. Seymour Duncan Antiquity Jazzmaster Bridge & Neck Pickup Set Fender Novak_P90_Cream_Back. I think Curtis Novak's Narrow Range P-90 is the closest thing I've seen. If you do not care about authentic vintage P-13 Love the Novak JM-V (I have it paired with a p90) on my main JM. Vintage correct bar magnets and steel reflector plate. This particular one comes with coil tap, Curtis says if you don’t need it don’t attach it and you’re fine. I'm open to all suggestions, but I have already found two clear favorites -- the Seymour Duncan Antiquity IIs (in TM's signature Jazzmaster) and Novak pickups (which I hear are the closest emulation of the Over-wound Pickups. The JM-V in the neck gives that nice classic vintage Jazzmaster tone, and the JM-FAT in the bridge gives the bridge tone a little more girth than the vintage-style pickup. True clear Fender bell tone. Watch. His life-long pursuit and pleasure is to help you find that elusive tone you are searching for, rather than selling off-the-shelf pickups that everyone plays. Message with any questions! P-90 pickup made to fit in a Jazzmaster. Quick buy. "I asked curtis to come up with a lipstick for the middle and a stealth neck humbucker for my missingmen guitarman tom watson's jazzmaster. However, I’ve had a pair of Novak wrhb’s for ten years now and a pair by catswhiskers for a year. The guitar features a Curtis Novak JM-V pickup in the neck, Curtis Novak JM-Fat in the bridge, and a Mastery bridge and vibrato. Check our website to learn more about "I asked curtis to come up with a lipstick for the middle and a stealth neck humbucker for my missingmen guitarman tom watson's jazzmaster. 00 Custom, stealth P-90 made to fit in a vintage 1960s Melody Maker and Gibson ES-120. Comes with vintage correct MM covers. I've got one in my Jazzmaster Jr. Rich, single tone. Skip to content Visit Our Showroom Today! » Any Questions? Call (773) 525-7773 or Chat Today! Very unique set of Jazzmaster pickups for sale handmade by the great Curtis Novak. However, the pickup might not be your taste or may not accommodate to your playing style. From Curtis Novak:JM-VVintage correct JM pickup. Tons of clarity like a single coil, but no hum, and lots of bite. Im just wondering if I should get a WR for the Neck or a JM-V. It tests perfectly and will come with a new black cover (still has plastic over it). Amp is a "Hughes&Kettner E I've been looking for a set of noiseless JM pickups for a build for a while, and much as I appreciate the work that goes into the Fralin/Kinman/Novak stuff, To me these sound fine in their own way, but don't particularly sound like Jazzmaster pickups. Messages 42. I can attest to Novak’s pickups, both the wide range ones and the P90 is friggen AMAZING! I had that P90 once in my Jazzmaster at a concert and the head sound guy at the venue told me it was the nicest guitar tone he’d ever heard Depends on the guitar, but I love the Novak hum less jazzmaster pickups. Can definitel I have found Curtis Novak great for Jaguar and Jazzmaster pickups - and he does some interesting variations too. CAT-5 Custom Jazzmaster Pickup. Messages 11,247. 972. 923 Posts: 333 JM pickups have remained simply because people love Jazzmasters, and that is the Jazzmaster tone. The choices you have at Novak are either white or Cream (aged white). Curtis Novak Jazzmaster Historic '59 Pickup Set. It could just reflect the hipster-ish jazzmaster fan base preferring the obscure boutiques brands though. Oct 2, 2024 #1 Curtis Novak makes a PAF-style pickup in a JM cover. Curtis Novak Goldfoil Neck Pickup. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Gifting Pickups but can’t decide which tone is just right? You don't Vintage correct JM pickup. Check out the Novak_JMT_Cover_White. Vintage correct Bisonic, Starfire, and Darkstar pickup. Gold Foil: JM-GF Diamond $ 155. Great vintage Tele tone. Price $110 + $10 Shipping. His life-long pursuit and pleasure is to help you find that elusive Jazzmaster Pickups Fralin Jazzmaster Pickups are all about top-notch, handmade craftsmanship with great attention to detail. P90 bridge, Jazzmaster neck. Each pickup is wound using our proprietary “Sectioning” Curtis Novak Jazzmaster Pickups, excellent condition. Curtis Novak “63 Mosrite Voiced Jazzmaster Pickups Set of TwoVintage correct ’63 Mosrite style pickups made to fit in a Jazzmaster. These mini humbucker are the best I've ever heard. Top. 00 No mod Jazzmaster humbucker that faithfully retains all the single coil tone but with no hum. They were made by Mr. Live Sound: Peavey Classic 20 Electro-Harmonix Cathedral Reverb (Plate) Recording: MXL V93M Condenser Mic Electro-Harmonix 12AY7 Tube Microphone Pream Gorgeous 2019 American Professional Jazzmaster with upgraded pickups and bridge/vibrato. And he'll sell you a matching cover for your bridge pickup so the colors are the same, if that's important to you. cap10kirk Member. $230. Curtis Novak JM Historic / Historic Fat Set. Leads have not been trimmed. This piece of gear has sold. I had to cut out the screw mount/hole These are really great pickups that make your jazzmaster come alive. 00 Wider tone band, higher fidelity, less mids and more body than a standard JM-V. Have seen p90s in jm pickup size format. $239. Fender American Professional Jazzmaster Silverburst with upgraded Mastery Bridge 2017 - Awesome widerange humbucker bridge pickup for Jazzmaster routes from Novak, one of the best pickup makers around. I'll probably swap around a bit:) Demo of Curtis Novak JM-WR Jazzmaster pIckup. A Charlie Christian-style P-90 bridge pickup made Lindy Fralin Hum-Cancelling Jazzmaster Pickups: Big, fat Jazzmaster® tone with absolutely no hum! I tried Novak JM-PAFs and they sounded great but not Jazzmaster enough for me. Never installed, brand new. Price Drop. Includes Original Box. They are much better than the stock pickups in my opinion. Novak_JMT_Covers. you can get lots of I’m getting ready to change my pickups in my Jazzmaster. I like Pickup Wizards for standard Jazzmaster pickups. 0/3. Maybe they will help. 5k. Message with any I was thinking about a similar thing started looking at Curtis Novak how makes all kinds of jazzmaster sized pickups. Curtis is making the best Jazzmaster pickups out there. It's a complete JM-Mosrite set that includes one neck and one bridge pickup without covers. I always attributed it to the pickups, which I felt lacking in the AVRI jazzmasters I've played. That doesn’t mean their Jazzmaster pickups aren’t equally great, but if you want to support the companies who helped JM players when options were slim. com & have only been installed once. higher output and a bit more grit; Regal Im thinking of getting a set of Novak pickups. 5" Neck - Aprox 7" Features: Does not include covers, mounting screws or springs; Condition: Great shape on these pickups! You'll see the Curtis is making the best Jazzmaster pickups out there. No mods required. Especially the neck pickup. Maker: Curtis Novak Model: Gold Foil Jazzmaster JM-GF Condition: New Description: Curtis has been tinkering with pickups and restoring vintage guitars since 1983. 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