NottherealDuff Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hello firends with far more technical know how than I, I'd just like to sound you out really and get some opinions on the following. I still own the first bass I ever bought (who doesn't, right!?) as it's been very good to me these past 17 (holy "£%£ am I that old! ) year. Anyhow - she doesn't pump out a MEGA sound and so I wondered if changing the pick ups would have any major difference to the sound. I HONESTLY don't know abou this kind of stuff, want to learn though. Anybody know much about this kind of thing or done similar? Thanks, Duff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 [quote name='NottherealDuff' post='468518' date='Apr 21 2009, 01:12 PM']Hello firends with far more technical know how than I, I'd just like to sound you out really and get some opinions on the following. I still own the first bass I ever bought (who doesn't, right!?) as it's been very good to me these past 17 (holy "£%£ am I that old! ) year. Anyhow - she doesn't pump out a MEGA sound and so I wondered if changing the pick ups would have any major difference to the sound. I HONESTLY don't know abou this kind of stuff, want to learn though. Anybody know much about this kind of thing or done similar? Thanks, Duff[/quote] If you get hotter (pups with more out put it will),or you can fit a preamp that acts a bit like a super charger. However you would have to get used to playing with one as they make the guitar a lot more sensitive to technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Yes, changing the pickups can make a big difference to your sound. The question is what kind of difference do you want to make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Try wizard,or bartolini they are both excellent pickups just google em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 squier basses are good for upgrade projects, new pickups and/or preamp should make a huge difference, i'd reccommend it Maybe a new bridge too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 +1 for Wizard, they'll do custom winds for no extra charge. Just email Andy and tell him what sound you want and he can wind a pickup to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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