jonny p

unless its a pickup with super strong magnets, it wont matter too much.

the biggest problem with putting a neck pup in some guitars, eg.a les paul jr,

is that it can cut into the neck tenon, weakening the joint.

but thats only with set necks. if its a bolt on, it should make balls all difference

to say there are no pros to a single pup guitar is false, i think.

what about a les paul junior compared to a special?

same body, but the neck pup cuts through the neck tenon on the special, and they sound different.

it wouldnt be so significant on a bolt on neck guitar.

the electronics could be tailored to the specific pup, instead of a compromise between multiple pups.

also, playing wise, it the single pup scenario forces you to be creative with what youve got.

i personally like the idea of a single pup guitar and will be building a mahogany bodied, set neck esquire, once i get tooled up and ready.

if you havent already made up your mind, i would recommend

dimarzio ultrajazz.

i use them in my trusty old monterey jazz bass (laugh all you want)

and i love them.

theyve got a punchy, warm vintage sort of tone.

neck pup is almost pbass in the fatness stakes and the bridge is a nice,

refined jaco impression.

best of all, theyre noiseless. i play in a cover band, and these seem to keep up with the dynamic range of music we play.

try them if youre after a set of decent passive pups.