pauliebe

I have used a Hipshot D tuner for decades. Totally worth it. Great, smart innovation. Eb and D are very useable notes on a bass guitar.

I have played the swap out PU game on many basses over the years. IMO I don't think that it really changes the sound all that much. I think you can affect small tonal responses but my experience is that if you are looking for more than a small shift in sound, you will need to find another instrument. It is a fun journey tho. I still take it myself...

p.s. I also feel that expensive does not equal better. I have gotten some of my best recorded tones from a cheap microphonic, noisy Vox Apollo IV pickup.