Spector fans!?!

[Sean]

2 hours ago, bassofdeath said:

By all means ask questions, I don't mind.

This might seem crude but if you tap on the pickups with a hex key or similar just under the G string and then compare to the loudness of the taps under the other strings, does it sound quieter under the G.

 

Remember the shape of the reverse P in that soapbar cover. The pickup part will be forward under the G, at the back under the E. For the J, the coil is at the back and the front is empty. 

 

I've just tried it on mine and it's the same on all strings. 

[Sean]

3 hours ago, bassofdeath said:

Forgive me if it's obvious but when are said bashes?

 

I figured about the Pickups but even so it is very odd to get four misbuilt ones direct from EMG.

Bashes are gatherings of basschatters and guests where we take lots of gear along, chat and try stuff out, sometimes a speaker gives a chat. 

If you could get along to one, it would be a good opportunity for me/someone to have a good look at your bass. 

[bassofdeath]

I don't know so much about tapping sounds but I have tapped the pickups with various metal implements and the magnet stops short of the G. You can feel the pull drops off.

[Sean]

37 minutes ago, bassofdeath said:

I don't know so much about tapping sounds but I have tapped the pickups with various metal implements and the magnet stops short of the G. You can feel the pull drops off.

That's most likely a faulty pickup. There were a batch of them apparently. I can't find the source but I looked into it a while ago. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Sean