EMG GZR P Bass Pickups

[RedVee]

I have just purchased a Fender Player Series P Bass and I am looking to change the stock pups. I have heard a lot of good feedback on the GZR pups and I wondered if any members have them in their P Bass and if so how do you rate them?

[Dood]

I have a brand new set sat next to me that I have been promising myself to get installed in to a bass.. I will be comparing them against the pickups in the bass and also the EMG HZ Passive P pickup too. If I pull my finger out, I will record samples of each for a BassChat review.

Time it seems is not plentiful when it comes to setting aside some 'me time'.

[dave_bass5]

I had one as part of a PJ set in my Squier VM PJ. Wasn’t too impressed with it to be honest. Ended up replacing with a Dimazio DP122 and was much happier. 

[RedVee]

On 23/08/2018 at 12:48, dood said:

I have a brand new set sat next to me that I have been promising myself to get installed in to a bass.. I will be comparing them against the pickups in the bass and also the EMG HZ Passive P pickup too. If I pull my finger out, I will record samples of each for a BassChat review.

Time it seems is not plentiful when it comes to setting aside some 'me time'.

That's great!.........I will look forward to hearing it, whenever it maybe!

[RedVee]

1 hour ago, dave_bass5 said:

I had one as part of a PJ set in my Squier VM PJ. Wasn’t too impressed with it to be honest. Ended up replacing with a Dimazio DP122 and was much happier. 

Why what was the problem with the PJ set?

[dave_bass5]

22 hours ago, RedVee said:

Why what was the problem with the PJ set?

i just didn't like the tone. Nothing more than personal preference i guess. I thought the P sounded bland and a bit lifeless. Might even have been down to the bass they were in. As i said, once i replaced it with the DP122 the bass came to life.

[dave_bass5]

There is a large thread over on TB about these pups. Loads of fans and plenty of info and sound clips.

[dudewheresmybass]

@clivem

has experience with these

 

[Wotcher]

Yep put them in my 73 p bass when originals were getting a bit tired/scratchy. Lots of playing through headphones but love them. Sounds like a p should.