Period-correct Bridge Pickup for 80s Jackson Charvel

[J K]

Hi - I have an original mid-80s San Dimas-made Charvel that I love - love the way it plays and the pickups.

I don’t like to play it because it has some issues (scarf split, trem post crack), so I found a similar era Jackson for actual playing.

BUT, I need to replace the bridge pickup in the Jackson and want it to sound like the mid-80s Charvel I grew up with. What pickups should I be looking for in that pre-japan era?

[J K]

Here’s a pic of the 80s Charvel

[pianoguyy]

could have been anything
but Jackson did have their own pickups - such as the J50 J80 and J90

[J K]

could have been anything
but Jackson did have their own pickups - such as the J50 J80 and J90

Thanks. The ones in the pink Charvel seem really hot, so maybe I should start with the 90. Didn’t realize the different levels all came with ceramic versions. I’ll check the Charvel again to see the markings.

[Razor]

It's really hard to beat a J80c or J90c IMHO. I love the J80c in my 3DR and I love the J90c's in my Predator and Model 2. Can't go wrong with either one IMHO.

[metalhobo]

the j50b sounds great too if that's your thing. definitely not what you want if you're looking for a hot pickup.

awesome charvel! any pics of the jackson?

[Razor]

the j50b sounds great too if that's your thing. definitely not what you want if you're looking for a hot pickup.

awesome charvel! any pics of the jackson?

The more I play my Model 4 the more I appreciate the tone of the J50BC. You're right it's definitely not hot like the J80c and J90c.