dodgnofski Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Hi Guys, I have a Squier PJ which plays like a dream - but the pickups don't seem to be up to much! Would it be worth changing them & would the benefits justify the cost + angst of fitting them? Also what would you recommend? - I've noticed Kent Armstrong p/ups on that t'ebay at not too high a price - anyone used them? Thanks Guys, ALL help gratefully received. All the best, Tim ps - I like a nice clear old fashioned 'woody' sound - being old fashioned & very 'woody' myself - just like my bass 'playing' !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I've had good results with Seymour Duncan pickups, but I've tended to go for higher output ones - but they do more laid back versions (Vintage < Hot < Quarter Pound). Someone will be along to recommend Wizard pickups shortly. I fitted these for someone before but haven't had much of a play so I can't comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Can I be that someone? I have Wizard PJs in my 1987 ST bass - and will shortly be doing the same for the Platinum. Andy has two flavours - and I recommend the 'big' set for a more bombastic sound. Great value for money - and Andy at Wizard is more than happy to answer questions. I'd drop them a line. I can't fault them, really. I have some Area 51s in my Ironbird, bought from this forum, and they're certainly something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I can also recommend the DiMarzio P/J set. I used these to upgrade my humble £99 Stagg fretless, mainly because the stock pickups had a very low output. The bass now has considerably more volume and a tone that rivals much more expensive basses. I fitted the pickups myself - instructions were included and it couldn't have been easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgnofski Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 That's great Guys, thankyou very much! All the best, Tim [quote name='Krysbass' post='914825' date='Aug 4 2010, 12:45 PM']I can also recommend the DiMarzio P/J set. I used these to upgrade my humble £99 Stagg fretless, mainly because the stock pickups had a very low output. The bass now has considerably more volume and a tone that rivals much more expensive basses. I fitted the pickups myself - instructions were included and it couldn't have been easier [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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