vikingbassist

Thanks grangur, I do completely get where you are coming from and this is the dilemma I have been going back and forth on keep trying to find a new one or repair and upgrade and old one. The Amp is a brand new Ashdown Spyder 550 and have a couple of other basses that I use and it is working fine. Value of the bass - Money is not the issue, playing is a hobby and i'm trying to learn more of the technical sides to things and would rather try and learn on a cheaper bass that doesn't matter if at the end of it all has to be binned. Plus the value of the bass is not always directly linked to the way it feels and plays. Whilst yes this is a cheap bass, The neck profile and width is exactly what I want and other basses like the Squires and Fenders have wider necks and bigger bodies than what i'm looking for (and I plain just don't like the way Ibanez feel and play) Basically after more reading and research I think what I'm looking for is advice on which is the best PJ style pickup that will give really warm, retro low mids

Sorry, my first post on a forum like this. My tuning setup was there more to give as much info as possible. I am looking for advice on what pickups to look at as I don't have any real experience in this area and if there are any particular things to watch out for whilst installing them.... A little bit of everything I suppose. Thanks

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1365853705' post='2045213'] a .152 for low A and that was pure beef! [/quote] Wow that is one heavy gauge string...... I'm running a 135 atm but think the rest need to be generally thicker because its just a standard set atm so the thinest is a 45

Hi Guys, Hoping to get a little advice. To give a little back story....... I've been playing a 6 and now feel its a little over kill and the neck is too wide. So I have got hold of a Tanglewood Rebel which has a really small body and narrow kneck (Exactly what I wanted). However, the pickups are original and a little lacking. I am looking to replace these along with the pre-amp and not sure what with or how. I play in a fuzz rock band and tune low (G,C,F,A*,D*) and need some advice on what pick-ups would be best to get a nice warm low mid classic/retro sound? Any help or advice anyone can give would be great. Thanks for reading.