Thinking of changing pickups on GL Fender

kawika5150 · #1 03-29-2011, 08:29 PM

It's a passive bass but thinking of going active for a bigger sound. I play in a hard rock band that does a lot of 80's stuff.

What are your experiences for those that made this switch? I was checking out some Bartolini products as well.

mmbongo · #2 03-29-2011, 08:56 PM

I assume you are talking about a Geddy Lee? G&L is a totally different thing.

kawika5150 · #3 03-29-2011, 10:25 PM

Yep, geddy lee

birminghambass · #4 03-30-2011, 12:18 PM

I wouldn't go active OR Bartolini if I were looking for a bigger sound out of a jazz. Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders will give you more bass, punch, and volume than stock pickups. SD Antiquity II's or Aero's are also a good choice.

Rockman · #5 03-30-2011, 12:21 PM

I switched out the electronics on my Geddy Lee. Was forced to as I messed up one of the pickups while trying to shield the cavities. I put some Seymour Duncan pickups in, not really sure which model. I am sure that they sound so much better than the stock pickups. About 2 years after I did that I dropped an Audere Pre in, sounds the same flat but the blend knob is much more useful than 2 volumes and the overall variability is a nice thing to have.

fenderhutz · #6 03-30-2011, 12:26 PM

Basslines Hot in the bridge, Basslines Vintage in the neck position.

Tone happiness.

I didn't that with my MIM Jazz 10 years ago and for rock it is dead on. Full, Warm, Punchy.

kawika5150 · #7 03-30-2011, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the opinions. I'm going to continue to look at other pickups that might do the trick.