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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.

Posted
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...

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