Old SG bass plus Dimarzio dp120?

[hooky_lowdown]

I'm interested in people's thoughts on something I've been thinking of doing. My first ever bass was an old Kay KB-1 (sg style) bass from the 70s. A cheap, nasty bass, but have fond memories. Liked the short scale neck, fast to play, was super lightweight - good for my back, and was generally a fun bass to play. Although the microphonic pickup sounded really bad.

Anyway, I've been thinking of buying one from fleabay, putting a Dimarzio model one pickup into it, and changing the electrics. Then I'd have a fun, lightweight bass, which should sound pretty monster, right?

[EliasMooseblaster]

Apparently so!

I asked a similar question with regards to upgrading my Epiphone SG bass, and one of the best suggestions seems to be to swap out the big mudbucker for a Model One: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/312566-epi-eb-3-varitones-and-other-mods/

If you get round to it before I do, let me know how you get on!

[hooky_lowdown]

I did see your post EliasMoosebaster. I've owned an Epi EB0, and to me the old Kay has a nicer neck to play, and is significantly lighter (probably less than half the weight of the Epi), plus the Kay didn't have the neck dive of the Epi either.