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    Pickup Identification

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    Good point, they look exactly like these..

    http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/hot-p-bass-pickup-enclosed-cover-2248-p.asp

    Also, as these are the only set within the Kent Armstrong range currently with enclosed cover it leads me to think it might be them.

    Pickup Identification

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    I'm currently trying to identify the pickups that came as part of the deal that saw me get a Shuker PJ. I was advised they were a Kent Armstrong set and have no reason to disbelieve the seller however it would be good to know as I intend to move them on now as the tone is not doing it for me. Any suggestions welcome.

    NBD Squier VM PJ

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    I've been working with one bass since the turn of the year and have found myself lusting after a second bass to add some variety to the tone, enter the Squier Vintage Modified PJ.

    I'd been hawking basschat for the last 2 weeks but I spotted this on Gumtree today and got myself round sharpish to take a look and what can I say, I took it home! The description said it was as new and he was spot on, not a mark on the thing. Its the quality that I found impressive though, the neck feels wonderful in the hand, almost as nice as my Nate Mendel perhaps. Its also perfectly balanced and the custom scratchplate and ashtray aren't bad either!

    I have heard lots of praise from here and our neighbours across the pond on these basses but I felt that it was probably unwarranted and probably only good "for the price". This has truly blown my expectations out of the water.

    The only real downside is the pickups sound weaker than the SPB3's in the NM which is to be expected. The Jazz p/up however seems particularly flat and not adding much to the tone when added or subtracted. No matter as I intend to change these over to a pair of Kent Armstrongs I've had knocking around for a couple of years anyway.

    All in all well chuffed with the buy, thats that itch scratched for now.. :happy:

    Now for your viewing pleasure..


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    Fender Nate Mendel P vs Road Worn Jazz

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    I also have the Nate Mendel, great bass, very light also if that's your sort of thing. The neck is slimmer than usual precision's as is mentioned but to me its more about the shallowness of the neck which makes it seem easier to get around. It is nitro finish and also has the very cool 70's fender precision logo. Finally, it had all the upgrades I would have made anyway without having to do anything. I wouldn't say its completely cured my GAS but it has convinced me to get down to one bass as nothing else felt or sounded as good.

    Which P Bass for roughly 700 - 800 notes

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    It really depends on what you want from your precision. I personally went for the Nate Mendel as it already had the upgrades I would have made to the bass without paying any extra or having to install. This aside, if you like a lighter bass, or slimmer neck then the NM is something you should consider as it has/is both. If you're not bothered by those features by all accounts the Classic 50's are highly regarded. I've owned the classic 60's and 70's jazzes and they were amongst the best basses I've owned for construction quality.

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