Fender Squier PJ p/u's & Tone Controls - HELP!!

[dodgnofski]

Hi Guys,

I have a really nice 1999 - made in Indonesia - Squier PJ Special Precision Bass - which plays like a dream & apart from it being a tad heavy for an old git like me - I'm very happy with it.

However, the sound is a bit naff & when I turn the tone control up it sounds like Sparky's Magic Piano!!

Does anyone have any ideas how to make it sound as good as it plays? Is it just a case of replacing the pick-ups? or do I need to replace the pots & wiring etc??

All donations of wisdom gratefully received - ta ??

All the best,

Tim

[Ou7shined]

Replacing the pots and wiring will have little impact on the sound. You may find a slight improvement by installing a different capacitor - it will set a different roll of point for the tone control. But in the main replacing the pups will probably sort you out best.

Your choice of strings may be a factor too. If you find it too bright currently, try some flats (Status Hotwires are my favourite flats, good strong sound and not as expensive as all the other flats people recommend).

[dodgnofski]

Thanks, I suspected that replacing the p/u's would be the answer - but didn't want to do that & then have to replace the circuitry also!

Very much appreciated - thanks again!

All the best,

Tim

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='972175' date='Sep 29 2010, 10:44 PM']Replacing the pots and wiring will have little impact on the sound. You may find a slight improvement by installing a different capacitor - it will set a different roll of point for the tone control. But in the main replacing the pups will probably sort you out best.

Your choice of strings may be a factor too. If you find it too bright currently, try some flats (Status Hotwires are my favourite flats, good strong sound and not as expensive as all the other flats people recommend).[/quote]