Guitar WiringEach Model J is individually humbucking (not a stack): each coil picks up one pair of strings. Official: warmth and roundness of a traditional Jazz Bass with increased power. Set DP123 is two different lengths (short neck, long bridge). Ceramic, 6.82 kΩ. Introduced 1979.
Connections at a glance
Use the terminal labels below when planning your circuit. Check the manufacturer's documentation for your exact component revision.
| Terminal | Label | Role | Lead colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot | Hot (red) | Signal hot | red |
| gnd | Ground (green) | Signal return · Ground | green |
| black | North coil finish (black) | Coil finish | black |
| white | South coil finish (white) | Coil finish | white |
| bare | Bare shield | Shield · Ground | bare |
Internal connections
hot → black — North coil: hot to north finish
white → gnd — South coil: south finish to ground