scrumpymike Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) I've got a nice Squier s-s Jag that I'm thinking of upgrading to be a properly-giggable back-up bass. Playability is very good as received and I've fitted a set of Hipshot ultra-light machines I already had, which has improved tuning and balance. As you would expect, the basic OE pups and pot's are pretty limited in terms of the range and quality of sounds they deliver but, never having changed pups, I just don't know what's out there. Any suggestions as to what would give me a significant improvement at a reasonable price? This would be used for classic rock/pop covers, so I need some vintage tones on tap. Edited August 6, 2019 by scrumpymike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I did one of these with Duncan quarter pounders once. Sounded good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkPonyPrincess Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) As above Seymour Duncan quarter pounders are pretty fracking excellent - A set should set you back about £160. They’re very cuddly and warm presentation and work very well on fretless and have an excellent high output... your pots remain. Snip snip and replace where you found everything with new pups. Easy. satisfying. That being said my daily driver is a set of active EMGs which can be had for the same sort of money. This replaces everything: pots, pups and wires. As a short-term measure you can talk the battery pack in the cavity below the precision pick ups but it really needs a proper battery pack at some point. It’s not really a classic sound unless you want cranked up and gnarly. Whatever happens upgrading a lower cost Bass with primo parts is always a good idea... Edited August 6, 2019 by PunkPonyPrincess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I like the quarter pounders too, I've read a lot of good things about Entwistle pickups on these forums too, cost next to nothing but reports comment they are very very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Another vote for quarter pounders, I have a set in my bitsa PJ and they're great, classic P tone 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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