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08-03-2004, 09:03 AM
By: Seymour Duncan (Basslines series)
Price: $69.99 retail
http://www.seymourduncan.com/website/images/SPB-3.jpg
What can I say... pretty much any long-term P-bass player has heard of these beauties, as they are the best upgrade for a Squier P-bass, or even a standard Precision Bass, not to mention the knockoffs that will be able to fit these perfectly.
INSTALLATION
Since they are direct, "bolt in" replacements, wiring and assembly is EXTREMELY easy, as there are only 2 soldier joints; however, those with little soldering experience with soldering may have trouble with the joint on the volume pot (knob), as it is relatively small and cramped. For the record, I don't have an iron and am installing these tonight, but I took my pickguard off last night and can clearly see how they install.
FIT 'N FINISH
The finish on the plastic covers is unbelieveable; from the package and ecen after I held them in my hand I thought they were metal! The BASSLINES logo is also kickass. But who could forget the look of the quarter inch poles? These things shine like no tomorrow. HOWEVER, my covers appear to be scratched, as like Duncan had sent my music shop a used pair of covers. Not a huge deal; I really need the tone these give for a tribute song... you can't see any of the marks from over 8 inches away or so. The included mounting screws are also a bit too big for the holes on the pickup's casing; this will be fine once i actually use a screwdriver. ;)
OVERALL RATING
(4.5/5)
PROS: INSANE sound for a P-bass or ripoff, great looks, easy installation.
CONS: The pickup casing didn't seem perfect on my set, and the screws didn't fit perfectly.
I TOTALLY reccomend these things, though they are a bit pricey. You're also going to need to know at least how to soldier a few wires together.
[NOTE: I will edit this post tonight (3/8/2004) with a section on the sound of these bad boys.]
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Price: $69.99 retail
http://www.seymourduncan.com/website/images/SPB-3.jpg
What can I say... pretty much any long-term P-bass player has heard of these beauties, as they are the best upgrade for a Squier P-bass, or even a standard Precision Bass, not to mention the knockoffs that will be able to fit these perfectly.
INSTALLATION
Since they are direct, "bolt in" replacements, wiring and assembly is EXTREMELY easy, as there are only 2 soldier joints; however, those with little soldering experience with soldering may have trouble with the joint on the volume pot (knob), as it is relatively small and cramped. For the record, I don't have an iron and am installing these tonight, but I took my pickguard off last night and can clearly see how they install.
FIT 'N FINISH
The finish on the plastic covers is unbelieveable; from the package and ecen after I held them in my hand I thought they were metal! The BASSLINES logo is also kickass. But who could forget the look of the quarter inch poles? These things shine like no tomorrow. HOWEVER, my covers appear to be scratched, as like Duncan had sent my music shop a used pair of covers. Not a huge deal; I really need the tone these give for a tribute song... you can't see any of the marks from over 8 inches away or so. The included mounting screws are also a bit too big for the holes on the pickup's casing; this will be fine once i actually use a screwdriver. ;)
OVERALL RATING
(4.5/5)
PROS: INSANE sound for a P-bass or ripoff, great looks, easy installation.
CONS: The pickup casing didn't seem perfect on my set, and the screws didn't fit perfectly.
I TOTALLY reccomend these things, though they are a bit pricey. You're also going to need to know at least how to soldier a few wires together.
[NOTE: I will edit this post tonight (3/8/2004) with a section on the sound of these bad boys.]
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