Anyone done so? Worth it?comparison to stock?
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Iāve contemplated doing it, but never did since I was happy with my stock pickup. There are raving reviews about it on Talkbass.
I have the PJ set in one of my Aerodynes.
Geezers are greatā¦butā¦they are a bit specific tonally. So if you like what they are doing then cool. Listening to YouTube videos comparing them to other pickups will give you a very accurate idea. I like having them as an option. Play little runs around frets 5-7 and you sound like Geezer.
Pickups arenāt necessarily ever ābetter than stock, depends on if you like the tone of the stock. That said, Iāve yet to keep a Fender stock pickup in a bass (except my ā61 custom shop P as they are part of its sound.
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EMG Geezer is probably one of the first choice for people who wants EMG upgrade. Because,the solderless connection and passive. They are hotter than the regular passive pickups and nice and punchy tone. Love it.
Fender pickups are kind of famously average. Iāve never heard anyone argue they were very good. Never owned any myself though.
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The CS ā61 Jazz set is awesome and generally ranks up top with Fralins et al. I have them in my Squier and they kick butt.
The only āstockā pickup that Iāve had that aināt bad at all is the Vintera MIM stock P. It was actually really good but I needed itās home for the Les Claypools
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I feel compelled to argue this becauseā¦ but, but, Fender!
However, my experience with most Fender pickups is, āTheyāre fine. Theyāll get the job doneā
On the other hand, I really enjoy the Custom Shop 60ās Jazz pickups. They created something pretty special with those.
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My bad. Didnāt mean to contribute to the thread jacking. Iāll try to redirect.
@Old_WannaBe If you can describe what youāre looking for in new pickups, maybe we can make some better suggestions.
Of course, if the EMG GZR pickup isnāt your cup of tea, Seymour Duncan have a couple of options as well. Some good comparison videos:
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Mainly something with a bit more punch. Iām partial to the EMGs because I canāt solder
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I installed the SD quarter pounders on one of my Pās and love them - itās all what youāre after and what ever tickles your earsā¦.
Itās very easy to learn. Watch a few YouTube videos and youāl be surprised how quickly you pick it up. Just buy a few extra pots the 1st time you do it, or practice on the old pot you took off. That is how I learned and Iāve done several instruments since then.
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^^^this!
Itās a small learning curve but you get to the next level pretty quick. Just have to plan ahead. Getting to pro level maybe harder but you donāt need pro level skills for guitar/bass stuffs but they do look very cool. Pots selection has steeper learning curve I think.
+1 for Semour Duncan Steve Harris P pups.
I guess thatās not you selling the Fender Harris model on the northwest end?
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No. Not I.
Thatās a good price though!
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