Matt_UK Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hi guys Just ordered a Streamer Stage I (as some of you may know!) and obviously it has the MEC P/J pup set up. I was thinking of maybe replacing them with EMG's or something of that ilk. It got me thinking; If something went wrong on your bass (electronics or hardware wise), or you just wanted a change for new - would you replace it like for like and maintain its originality or go for aftermarket parts from other manufacturers which may be more powerful/better made etc? Just a little question I was intrigued about ! Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='Matt_UK' post='249376' date='Jul 28 2008, 09:34 AM']....Just ordered a Streamer Stage I (as some of you may know!) and obviously it has the MEC P/J pup set up. I was thinking of maybe replacing them with EMG's or something of that ilk....[/quote] I don't understand this. Why bother to buy a new bass and then spend money on changing significant parts of it as soon as it arrives! Why didn't you buy a bass that you liked in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='Matt_UK' post='249376' date='Jul 28 2008, 09:34 AM']Hi guys Just ordered a Streamer Stage I (as some of you may know!) and obviously it has the MEC P/J pup set up. I was thinking of maybe replacing them with EMG's or something of that ilk. It got me thinking; If something went wrong on your bass (electronics or hardware wise), or you just wanted a change for new - would you replace it like for like and maintain its originality or go for aftermarket parts from other manufacturers which may be more powerful/better made etc? Just a little question I was intrigued about ! Thanks Matt[/quote] I'd stick with the MECs. Both of my Warwicks have them as standard, and I love tone. I'm not sure EMGs would be any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) Woah there... It was more a hypothetical question dude... I've seen a few basses (incl SSI's) with EMG's and Aguilar elecs etc and I was just asking people's general opinion as to whether they would replace broken/faulty parts with original parts or aftermarket alternatives . EMG pickups from Warwick would cost a tonne anyway and it would more than likely be a "Custom Shop" jobbie and cost twice as much as the bargaintastic, freakin' awesome growl machine SSI I've bought Edited July 28, 2008 by Matt_UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I reckon a Stage 1 Streamer will sound just fantastic as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Generally any money you spend on upgrades mean nothing when it comes to selling. Some upgrades can even be considered as the opposite, thus lowering it's value from original condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='Machines' post='249472' date='Jul 28 2008, 11:51 AM']Generally any money you spend on upgrades mean nothing when it comes to selling. Some upgrades can even be considered as the opposite, thus lowering it's value from original condition.[/quote] Yeah, I thought that might be the case and it may lower the value and/or make it worse! thanks for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 There was a fairly long discussion and quite divided opinion on mods [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20984&hl=spend+on+mods"]here[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Cheers Norman I'll have a looky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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