markdavid Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hi Guys , Im after a set of cheap but decent J bass pickups , ive seen various cheapies on ebay (wilkinson , tonerider, the kent armstrong knock offs) anybody got any recommendations? id be interested to hear from anyone with experience with any of the above mentioned pickups , at the moment im considering Wizards or EMG Select Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 These aren't cheap but they're pretty good apparently: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44861"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44861[/url] And IIRC, Prosebass has some interesting Artec pick ups that he fits in his custom build basses. Have alook here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=71"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=71[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='445480' date='Mar 25 2009, 09:51 PM']These aren't cheap but they're pretty good apparently: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44861"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44861[/url] And IIRC, Prosebass has some interesting Artec pick ups that he fits in his custom build basses. Have alook here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=71"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=71[/url][/quote] Thanks for the plug but I have stopped importing them to concentrate on building. The Artec Giovanni Vintage range are superb for the money I do have a few Jazz Bridge pups left, but that all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I've used the Korean (?) made Kent Armstrong ones that WD sell. They're pretty good for the money, the only criticism I had was they could be a bit "clangy". However, I can't remember whether I had the alnico or ceramic magnets... I know it all depends on the bass etc, but these days I'd get a used set from a "better" range such as Seymour Duncan or DiMarzio for around the same money...or go for the Wizards or Aaron Armstrong. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I think , I may keep an eye out for some US Fender pups on evil bay , these are just to replace a set that have gone bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 PM coming your way Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 +1 for Wizard, Andy is superb! Custom winds for free, just tell him what you want it to sound like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I've just taken a set of (well-used) EMG Selects (91, 94mm) out of my B Bass. Might sell. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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