SPB1s...Switch to Gzrs?

[Springywheel]

I hear these two are quite similar - my new classic vibe has SDs, but I'm just wondering were if it'd be worth me upgrading to the Gzrs for recording heavy rock/proto heavy metal tones, or should I save my money and stick to the SPB1s? Apparently the only difference between these and the Gzrs is that the latter has a bit more of an upper mid push....just wondering if I can just tweak the amp/od pedal EQ, or would it not be the same?

Edited yesterday at 17:31 by Springywheel

[Doctor J]

What do you feel the current pickups are missing?

[JJMotown]

39 minutes ago, Springywheel said:

I hear these two are quite similar

Nope, plus the gzrs have there own electrics.

[Springywheel]

4 hours ago, Doctor J said:

What do you feel the current pickups are missing?

Bit of growl I guess?

[Lozz196]

I found the SPB1 to lack overall clarity in the mix, had a nice warm bassy sound but def a sit low sound. Not had a GZR but have tried them and yes, there is the upper mid push to them. I’d try boosting somewhere between 1kHz and 2kHz if your gear has that, if at that point you’re still not getting what you want then I’d try the GZR.

[Sean]

That'll sort it. Probably double the cost of the pickups but...

[bloke_zero]

I like the geezers, yes, upper mid push, tighter bottom end. They sound quite 70's to me in a good way. I don't think EQ will get you the same thing, but it might get you into the right space. Like @Lozz196 says - worth a try first!