Right, here's the deal. I'm not completely satisfied with the MEC electronics on my warwick...it sounds thin and the highs seem "artificial", know what I mean? What would you suggest for a more vintage, j-bass like tone?

this is a common complaint amongst warwick owners (re: the MEC's). Most quality pieces you put in there will sound better than the MEC preamp.

there's a long thread about this topic. i think it's called who has warwicks with non MEC? Try searching for it...

Right, here's the deal. I'm not completely satisfied with the MEC electronics on my warwick...it sounds thin and the highs seem "artificial", know what I mean? What would you suggest for a more vintage, j-bass like tone?

For the size of those pickups, I'd go with Delano, I believe one of their pickups will fit in there and they are somewhat close to you...

Thanks! I've read that thread elpelotero. I get the same impression as you, ALL > MEC ...but it was mentioned a couple of times SD basslines were the best match to this bass so that's what I'm going for. Hope it's good, I'll let you know when it's done :)

This is only a lead to check, not a recommendation. I ordered AJB-5's for my bass , not a Warwick, and when you check the artists who use them P-nut and George Strait's bassist have put them in Warwicks. I only ordered them cause they would fit my routing and string spacing. Very specific measurements on the Seymour Duncan site. I have not even taken delivery so no opinion yet!

This is only a lead to check, not a recommendation. I ordered AJB-5's for my bass , not a Warwick, and when you check the artists who use them P-nut and George Strait's bassist have put them in Warwicks. I only ordered them cause they would fit my routing and string spacing. Very specific measurements on the Seymour Duncan site. I have not even taken delivery so no opinion yet!

Thanks. I'm a bit worried with that...I checked the size of the pickups, they fit the routing (actually they're just a bit smaller in lenght) but the bolts distance doesn't match. Could this be a problem?

I just put AJB5s and an STC3a in my SS2 and I instantly noticed an improvement.

I just put AJB5s and an STC3a in my SS2 and I instantly noticed an improvement.

Great! Can you describe it please?