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PJ Pickups - Help!


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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' :) !!!

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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.

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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.

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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 :)

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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]

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