AndyTravis Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 So, got a P/J Fender. And it's a belting playing bass. And by all accounts the stock pickups sound dandy... But, I like to tinker and I don't have a bass which sounds ultra clean for funky slap stuff - and I'd like that. Is EMG the best bet for not having to drop a preamp etc in there? Victor Wooten had a signature set, but they've seemingly gone walkies? Anyone got a preference/experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) If you want to stay passive, and you mentioned EMG, their "Geezer" P/J set has good reviews. But seriously: put on a set of Rotosound Swingbass 40's, crank both pickups, set your amp to a bit of scoop, and go for it. Even if you do go with EMG actives that, as as been stated, don't need a separate preamp, you will still need space for a battery and have to change out the jack for a tip-ring-sleeve jack for the battery (-) terminal. If everybody says it sounds good, then on this side of the pond we say, "If it ain't broke...don't fix it!" Save your money for another bass, whether a model to play or a mule to experiment with instead of risking losing the mojo on your gig bass. Edited January 18, 2016 by iiipopes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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