<p>The Lightnin&rsquo; Rods Jazz Bass is an active Jazz Bass pickup voiced for vintage-style tone, but with the benefits of higher output level and increased headroom. The clear, articulate attack that makes a Jazz Bass so special is there, as well as the crisp highs and focused lows. All we did was boost the output a little.</p> <p>It has a traditional exposed-poles look, and is a drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard 4-string Jazz Bass. Perfect for the player who wants vintage tone, but needs the consistent, steady signal level of an active pickup. Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA, the Lightnin&rsquo; Rods Jazz Bass use ceramic magnets, and come with 3-conductor lead wire.</p>