Mr.T Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I am thinking of upgrading the p/ups on my VM Jazz to the Wizard 84's. Has anyone done this? If so, how do the Wizards compare with the Duncan Designed in terms of output and tone? (Yes, I know it is difficult to describe tone). Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bundacious Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) Hi, I've actually just done the very thing, had the upgraded bass for a week now. The Duncan pickups are nice enough, but with the 84's added there is just so much more presence and fullness to the tone, and you can dial in sounds far more accurately. I haven't gigged it properly yet but will be having a full rehearsal tonight so will take it along and give it a burn through an 8 x 10. I wouldn't particularly say that the Wizards add a lot more grind to the sound as the Duncs are pretty aggressive but they are so much more in control now with a nicer output. Also upgraded my bridge to a Gotoh 201(black) which improves things sonically as well as cosmetically. Go for the 84's! Excellent pickups and a good local(British) company. Mine arrived in super quick time from Wales to Scotland. (This should be in the pickups section!) Edited March 19, 2009 by bundacious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='bundacious' post='439084' date='Mar 19 2009, 12:06 PM'](This should be in the pickups section!)[/quote] there isn't a pickups section in this forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bundacious Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Zing! Too much time spent in Talkbass apparrently, please excuse my ignorance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='bundacious' post='439084' date='Mar 19 2009, 12:06 PM']Hi, I've actually just done the very thing, had the upgraded bass for a week now. The Duncan pickups are nice enough, but with the 84's added there is just so much more presence and fullness to the tone, and you can dial in sounds far more accurately. I haven't gigged it properly yet but will be having a full rehearsal tonight so will take it along and give it a burn through an 8 x 10. I wouldn't particularly say that the Wizards add a lot more grind to the sound as the Duncs are pretty aggressive but they are so much more in control now with a nicer output. Also upgraded my bridge to a Gotoh 201(black) which improves things sonically as well as cosmetically. Go for the 84's! Excellent pickups and a good local(British) company. Mine arrived in super quick time from Wales to Scotland. (This should be in the pickups section!)[/quote] I don't need any more grind or aggression, just maybe a bit more output and fullness. (If that makes sense?). Can you please let me know your verdict once you have tried them with the band. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 i popped a set of 84's in a jazz a while back and they sounded awesome!! I regret selling that bass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hey Mr T. I put a set in mine last year, it transformed a decent sounding bass into a real belter. Plenty of output and fullness. Don't know where you are based, but you are welcome to come and try mine as a comparison. All the best Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='gary mac' post='440058' date='Mar 20 2009, 10:05 AM']Hey Mr T. I put a set in mine last year, it transformed a decent sounding bass into a real belter. Plenty of output and fullness. Don't know where you are based, but you are welcome to come and try mine as a comparison. All the best Gary.[/quote] Thanks for the offer Gary, but I am way down in Cornwall. Are you and Chrisdabass both comparing them with the Squier Duncans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Yes, mine had the duncans in originally. Honestly, it is money well spent. I'm sure you will not regret it. The wizard chaps are very helpful. I bugged them with a few phone calls before actually ordering, they always patiently answered my questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 [quote name='Mr.T' post='440064' date='Mar 20 2009, 10:16 AM']Thanks for the offer Gary, but I am way down in Cornwall. Are you and Chrisdabass both comparing them with the Squier Duncans?[/quote] im not comparing them with duncans im afraid but compared to all the other pickups ive had in my jazz basses (geddy lee, bravewood, fender MIA) the wizard 84's came out the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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