Fender Yosemite P/J Pickup Set
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A New Sonic Signature for PJ-Configured Basses
The Fender Yosemite P/J Pickup Set is designed to deliver a rich, precise, and dynamic sound, regardless of the pickup combination you use. Solo on the P pickup, supported by the J pickup, or blended together, the balance remains musical, articulate, and immediately usable both in rehearsal and studio. The result: a bass that "speaks" better, with a natural presence that easily fits within a band.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
This set is aimed at bassists who want to retain the PJ DNA while gaining in power and definition. The split Precision Bass pickup provides an ultra-solid and percussive center, while the Jazz Bass bridge pickup adds bite and perfect projection for pick playing, tight grooves, or lines that need to stand out without pushing volume. An excellent option for rock, pop, funk, or modern contexts where the bass must remain clear.
Alnico 5, Formvar, and Shellac: Expressiveness, Attack, and Control
The Alnico 5 magnets and Formvar -coated winding wire contribute to an expressive and very musical output, with a dynamic response that follows your playing style (fingers, slap, pick) without crushing nuances. The Shellac insulation helps prevent potential feedback and controls unwanted noise while maintaining the responsiveness and precision expected from a high-end PJ set.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | simple |
| Category | bass microphone | Position | bridge, middle, set |
| Instrument | 4-string bass, Precision, jazz | Color | Black |
| Magnet | alnico V | ||
| Type | PJ pickup set | Winding Wire | coated with Formvar |
| Middle Pickup | Precision Bass with split single-coil, described as ultra-powerful | Insulation | Shellac to help prevent feedback without compromising pickup response |
| Bridge Pickup | Jazz Bass in the bridge position | Sound Goal | rich, precise, expressive, and dynamic sound, easy to place in the mix |
| Magnets | Alnico 5 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Fender Yosemite P/J Pickup Set compatible with a 4-string PJ bass?
This pickup set is designed for 4-string basses with a Precision/Jazz configuration, featuring a split P pickup and a Jazz Bass pickup placed at the bridge.
What tone does the bridge Jazz Bass pickup provide?
The bridge Jazz Bass pickup delivers bite and projection. Its bridge position enhances the clarity of pick attack and lines that need to stand out in the mix.
Are the Yosemite P/J pickups active or passive?
The indicated electronics are passive, without built-in preamplification.
What magnets are used in this PJ pickup set?
The coils use Alnico 5 magnets and Formvar-coated wire. This construction is claimed to maintain a dynamic response suitable for fingerstyle, slap, or pick playing.
Does Shellac shielding reduce feedback risks?
The shellac insulation is designed to help prevent feedback. It also helps control unwanted noise. The pickups' response is preserved according to the specified characteristics.
