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Dragonfire phat p bass pickups? Anyone?

Mr. Business

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I've been on a pickup binge and in my search I came across these interesting guys. They look like clones of Delano's or e.b. Cutlass pickups. I don't expect them to compete with my Lollar, fender, Duncan, or darkstar loaded p basses, but I'm curious non the less. Anyone tried them?
 
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I've been on a pickup binge and in my search I came across these interesting guys. They look like clones of Delano's or e.b. Cutlass pickups. I don't expect them to compete with my Lollar, fender, Duncan, or darkstar loaded p basses, but I'm curious non the less. Anyone tried them?

Aero J-4's are my favorite. I'm a Jazz Bass guy but I recently purchased an Indonesian Vintage 70's Squier Jazz Bass. I wanted one and they've gotten great reviews ( I own 32 basses, most are for my recording studio), stock they're ok and will get the job done but I usually upgrade stock instruments unless there is collectible value. I usually replace the pickups, electronics, tuners, bridge and nut on sub-$500.00 instruments most with outstanding result. I purchased the J-Bass Phat Pickups and I'm very pleased! If I only had one bass would I choose the Dragonfires? No but like I said I'm an Aero J-4 Guy but I'm certain you will not be disappointed with the Dragonfires just remember to UPGRADE THE ELECTRONICS, PIO or Orange Drop & CTS bare minimum.
 
I don't have the Phat P but I've got the J set.. very middy/aggressive while staying clean. Love em! Epoxy potted (they may be wax potted as well, mine have epoxy sealing the bobbins to case), single coil, but hum bucking when both on.

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