sjohns Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hey there guys i was wondering if you can help me I have recently purchased a Fender squire p bass that i have decided to make into something. i have purchased EMG P's and am going to put new hardware on it. i was wodnering if you guys have any recomendations for what i will use. i need a Bridge, 4 string, Volume and tone Knobs, Tunning pegs and String retainer. i am a bit of a knooob so any help would be AWESOME Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasher80 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 As far as a bridge goes, most people will recommend either a Badass II or a Gotoh 201, both really good bridges IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Which squier model is it? If it's one of the cheaper models I'm not sure it's worth splashing a lot of cash on it. By the time you replace all those bits the outlay would be more than the rest of the bass. Personally I'd consider saving the money, selling the bass and buying a classic vibe. Unless of course that's what you've already got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjohns Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 HAHA its stamped 1999, it was the first bass i got so i am just wanting to keep it, sentimental value i have started stripping it, sanding, gonna respray it, and new hardware and keep it going for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) [quote name='sjohns' post='607675' date='Sep 24 2009, 01:35 PM']HAHA its stamped 1999, it was the first bass i got so i am just wanting to keep it, sentimental value i have started stripping it, sanding, gonna respray it, and new hardware and keep it going for a while [/quote] Hah! In that case try Schaller or Gotoh tuners to match the bridges mentioned by rasher. Edited September 24, 2009 by Musky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjohns Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 [quote name='Musky' post='607858' date='Sep 24 2009, 04:21 PM']Hah! In that case try Schaller or Gotoh tuners to match the bridges mentioned by rasher.[/quote] Thanx mate i will take that under consideration with what im gonna buy. i am gonna try maybe get a cheaky wee pre amp if i dont like the sound as i havent every tired EMG P's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 [quote name='sjohns' post='607593' date='Sep 24 2009, 12:30 PM']Hey there guys i was wondering if you can help me I have recently purchased a Fender squire p bass that i have decided to make into something. i have purchased EMG P's and am going to put new hardware on it. i was wodnering if you guys have any recomendations for what i will use. i need a Bridge, 4 string, Volume and tone Knobs, Tunning pegs and String retainer. i am a bit of a knooob so any help would be AWESOME Steve [/quote] have you tried out the bass with everything set correctly, new strings, and a heart full of rock? its a shame to upgrade for another 10% sound and -50% dosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjohns Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Not yet, pick ups arrive next week, i am just kinda pre-empting it arrive, trying to judge others opinions first.. tho i am needing to purchase the rest of the set up first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 [quote name='sjohns' post='607913' date='Sep 24 2009, 05:09 PM']Not yet, pick ups arrive next week, i am just kinda pre-empting it arrive, trying to judge others opinions first.. tho i am needing to purchase the rest of the set up first.[/quote] i have the T shirt for that route i would say a bridge may be in order first if not through body strung give the pups a chance and use the preamp/eq to do the talking...volume really comes after that control strings will give some latitude for style and ease of playing...you fretting hand pressure etc finally...dont look in the mirror till you can play the thing with your eyes shut!!...splts are money suckers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjohns Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Cheers for the reply man i am waiting till i get paid to buy the rest, im looking get all the hardware this week coming and get it back together, also gonna strip the body and respry it, but weather was pants this weekend was pants so ill have to wait. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Here's my 1995 Korean Squier Pbass. Gotoh brige, EMG's and EMG BTC preamp, totally transformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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