sPiKi Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Thanks ezbass. Can you remember what type of Hipshots they were and if they were a simple replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, sPiKi said: Thanks ezbass. Can you remember what type of Hipshots they were and if they were a simple replacement. USA, 1/2" Ultralights IIRC. Needed to pack the ferrules with tape a bit, but not masses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 2 hours ago, sPiKi said: Has anyone done any upgrades to their 40th anniversary vintage P? I really like this bass - the looks, the weight, the neck, the fun in playing it generally, but I have two issues. First of all, while the tone is good the pickups lack a bit of oomph. Having watched lots of comparison videos of P pickups, I was thinking of replacing them with SD quarter pounders but do I need a new wiring harness? The pots it came with are OK but there's not much range on the volume or tone. The knobs are also a bit scratchy. I believe I would have to widen the holes in the scratchplate if I replaced those as I think Squier pots are slightly thinner than standard size. Secondly, the tuners are really stiff and don't turn smoothly. I like the Gotoh GB 640s or FB30 lollipop tuners, but I haven't a clue if they would be an easy replacement and will fit, with the possibility of just drilling a couple of new holes. Any advice? Thanks in advance. They very much have a vintage p sound., quarter pounders will be much more in your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPiKi Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 40 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: They very much have a vintage p sound., quarter pounders will be much more in your face. Might be a good fit for me in a classic rock covers band I've joined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 16 minutes ago, sPiKi said: Might be a good fit for me in a classic rock covers band I've joined. Just turn it up to 11. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPiKi Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 The other pickup I have in my basket is a Fender Pure Vintage 63. Sounds good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 2 hours ago, sPiKi said: The other pickup I have in my basket is a Fender Pure Vintage 63. Sounds good too. The Squier Anniversary PUPs and the Pure Vintage '60 and '63 PUPs all sound very similar; they have alnico pole pieces and winding specs. The Squier ones are not USA made and don't have p[aper bobbins and cloth covered wire but the bits that make the sound are very close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPiKi Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Just now, Stub Mandrel said: The Squier Anniversary PUPs and the Pure Vintage '60 and '63 PUPs all sound very similar; they have alnico pole pieces and winding specs. The Squier ones are not USA made and don't have p[aper bobbins and cloth covered wire but the bits that make the sound are very close. Thanks Stub. I'll have to consider my research...you may have saved me a few quid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 (edited) Pure vintage '60 12.4k Pure Vintage '63 12k Custom Shop '62 10.5k Squier 40th Anniv. 10.8k They are all AlNiCo 5 So, oh dear, on basic specs the Squier should sound more like the Custom Shop - less punch but more 'detail'. The Seymour Duncan are 14k with AlNiCo V (5), which is why they sound even more powerful but darker. Edited September 2 by Stub Mandrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPiKi Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Thank you, that's v helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 (edited) I have updated my 40th precision with a EMG Geezer pickup. Nice improvement in sound and potmeters are included 🙂 Edited September 3 by Jasper 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 3 minutes ago, Jasper said: I have updated my 40th precision with a EMG Geezer pickup. Nice improvement in sound and potmeters are included 🙂 That complete wiring upgrade is not to be overlooked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 15 hours ago, sPiKi said: The other pickup I have in my basket is a Fender Pure Vintage 63. Sounds good too. Tonerider "The Duke" pickups are the same specs for a hundred quid less. Just a thought 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPiKi Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Thanks for the heads up, miles'tone. Hadn't heard of Toneriders before. It's back to the drawing board! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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