Yasss! Do it 
For reals tho that sounds like a fun bit of modding!
Oh yeah the hum problems with my stock pickups were for real. That was why I went with the NJ4SE pickup since they’re split singles and make a HUGE difference both with hum as well as just having a much nicer tone than the stock.
I really love hearing how people use things in actual practice so your insight is super helpful! I can definitely see the set and forget appeal as well as the versatility. The cost is a drawback tho… especially when I’m already eyeing potential 5 strings for my next project 
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That got an actual snort.
Thank you for sharing that email! It was absolutely fascinating to have everything broken down so thoroughly by someone who is clearly very passionate.
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Thanks everyone for your input on this! It was incredibly helpful. I did go the DIY route for funsies and to save some cash.
I picked up some .022, .047, and .1 capacitors to play with. After sitting with different configurations for a few days I ended up making myself a Tone Duel Cap Push/Pull with the .022 and the .1 instead of a Tone Drop dupe. I also ended up putting in new volume pots, fresh wiring to get rid of the old jank, and a new gold tone barrel jack to match the rest of my gold hardware as long as I was mucking about.
Still haven’t gotten the new neck pickup yet cuz of some unexpected bills, but aside from that I think I’m actually done modding this bass?
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