bassmachine2112 Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 hiho,anybody put a seymour duncan quarter pounder in a vintage v4 precision copy and do you think it is worthwhile. by all acounts the wilkinson pups n stuff is decent gear. There has been a lot of advertising for these basses with endorsments flying around but are they as good as they say they are or do the artists get selected models-ie handbuilt or selected with upgraded bits. So far after a good set up I am happy with this bass and will be taking it out on the road along with ricky . I,ll keep you posted on how it goes. Quote
PVTele Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 All the credible reports I've heard about these basses makes them sound very good indeed. I'm seriously considering one myself for blues gigs. Personally, I'd leave the installed Wilkinson be for a while, and see how it goes. If you find any real deficiencies on the road, you could always drop in a Quarterpounder later - they are superb pickups, no doubt of that. Let us know how it goes Quote
bassmachine2112 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Posted January 2, 2009 hiho,I can,t believe myself how good these basses are for the money especially if you get one secondhand as i did. I,ve come across these pick ups made in Wales called Wizard.These look like they are the ones and they are cheaper than seymours. Yeh I will leave alone for the moment and see how they pan out. Quote
PVTele Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 Just checked out the Wizard site - that Area 51 looks interesting - knockout name for a bass pickup, too Quote
noirpunk Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 Definitely do it. They're a great playing bass and they sound good enough anyway, I can only imagine how brilliant it would sound with a quarter pounder. By the way, these artist endorsements - no custom stuff done whatsoever. Mine is stock and standard. Quote
bassmachine2112 Posted January 3, 2009 Author Posted January 3, 2009 hiho,I must agree that the wizard area 51 is a tempting prospect.Looks like it,s goin to be fun.Anyway I,m off for a chuckle at how good this bass is for the money.Bargain by the way. Quote
Hamster Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 I have one - they're excellent VFM. I have a Wizard Thumper waiting to be installed in place of the stock Wilkinson - I'll post an A/B in the reviews section when I get round to it . Quote
Faithless Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Noirpunk, maybe a stupide questie, but are you allowed to change such stuff like pups on your 'endorsement' bass? Quote
bassmachine2112 Posted January 4, 2009 Author Posted January 4, 2009 hiho,well i,m looking forward to hearing how the wizards sound. Here,s one for Noirpunk I am playing with Big Al ex uk subs guitarist n we have tracks recorded but desperatley need a singer,do you know any from around the Chester,Liverpool area ?. Long shot I know but can,t get the right man.D,ya know of anyone who would fit the bill ? Anyway I,m looking forward to getting the vintage plugged into the marshall.. Quote
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