DiMarzio DP549BK Ultra Jazz 5 set bass guitar pickups

General

The DP549BK Ultra Jazz 5 Pair is similar in many ways to DiMarzio's Ultra Jazz set. The big difference is that these bass guitar pickups are meant for the five-string bass. Apart from the fact that the pickups are longer so that they can pick up the extra string, the five-string bass guitar has also been considered in terms of sound reproduction, so that even the low B string continues to sound clear and defined. By using the so-called 'Virtual Vintage' technology, no noise will be heard in these elements and the sound reproduction is tight and clear. The DP549BK Ultra Jazz 5 Pair was originally designed to be used in combination with passive electronics, but also sounds very good together with active onboard preamps.

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While the look of the Ultra Jazz 5 elements is traditional, it is possible to get both a vintage sound and a modern sound from these pickups. The elements look like standard single coil elements, but work slightly differently inside. Inside, the pickups consist of two coils, one coil for the B, E and A strings and another coil for the D and G strings. So they are actually split-coil elements and will therefore not rustle either. Because the Ultra Jazz 5 Pair is designed specifically for five-string bass, the balance between the low B string and the high G string is very good. This set produces thick lows, punchy mids and clear highs suitable for all styles of music.

• The DiMarzio DP549BK Ultra Jazz 5 Pair is intended for in a Fender Jazz Bass V. Therefore, the two elements have different lengths. If you want to put the elements in another brand of bass guitar, you should look carefully at the lengths of the elements.