preciBen Posted 11 hours ago Posted 11 hours ago Hey, I’m hoping some of you have modded G4M 972 basses and can share what worked well. Why I want to change the pickups: I like the feel of the bass, but the output is low and the sound could be improved. My plan: Remove the preamp and install new, preferably passive, pickups. I'd rather shape the sound with a preamp pedal or VSTs. Current candidate: https://www.warmanguitars.co.uk/product/blade-humbucker-soapy-stealth-5-7/ — I can’t find dimensions or any indication it would fit my bass. Tone goal: I’m aiming for a “Dingwall Metal” sound. I already have a Darkglass preamp, a SansAmp, and various VSTs (Ampeg stuff by IK Multimedia and Plugin Alliance, NAM Profiles etc...). Main goal is recording, not live playing for now. I did some research but couldn't find much. Some installed a Darkglass Tone Capsule but since I have a Darkglass already I don't think this would help much. Any recommendations on pickups would be appreciated. Quote
neepheid Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago 3 hours ago, preciBen said: Hey, I’m hoping some of you have modded G4M 972 basses and can share what worked well. Why I want to change the pickups: I like the feel of the bass, but the output is low and the sound could be improved. My plan: Remove the preamp and install new, preferably passive, pickups. I'd rather shape the sound with a preamp pedal or VSTs. Current candidate: https://www.warmanguitars.co.uk/product/blade-humbucker-soapy-stealth-5-7/ — I can’t find dimensions or any indication it would fit my bass. Tone goal: I’m aiming for a “Dingwall Metal” sound. I already have a Darkglass preamp, a SansAmp, and various VSTs (Ampeg stuff by IK Multimedia and Plugin Alliance, NAM Profiles etc...). Main goal is recording, not live playing for now. I did some research but couldn't find much. Some installed a Darkglass Tone Capsule but since I have a Darkglass already I don't think this would help much. Any recommendations on pickups would be appreciated. There are pictures of the pickup being measured with digital callipers... Quote
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