want to know opinions on dragonfire precision pickups. have seen a few good reviews, but respect this rooms opinion. blacktop jazz bass, needs 2 pickups. should i get different resistance pickups to play at equal volume?
If that's your budget range I would try GFS http://guitarfetish.com/GFS-PB-Pro-P-Bass-style-pickups-Sweet-Alnico-Vintage-Tone_p_333.htm I've bought several and it's a great sound for a $32 pickup
1. If my bass was worth upgrading, I would not choose dragonfire pickups. I'd save for a good set from a well respected source. 2. Selecting 2 different inductance measurements will be a crapshoot at best whether it will get you identical output from each position. 3. Theres more to pickups than inductance. Theres magnet type and strength, shape of the coil... etc... 4. You are not likely to find 2 identical model brand pickups offered in different inductances unless you have them custom wound.
Real helpful to the OP to post like this. Sigh. http://www.dragonfireguitars.com/product_info.php?cPath=124_127&products_id=991 I think some dragonfire pickups are active; from what I've seen on ebay. Double check but I think that is the case. You would need to find room for the battery and make sure you use the 25k pots the supply FWIW- I read this
Some people really hate the idea that inexpensive pups can sound good. It really messes with the snob mentality!
I have a PJ set in my MIM they are a great deal for the money. When compared side by side with my American standard bass they sound like junk.
I was actually going to try the Dragonfire pickups until I came on here for reviews and saw the snotty ass comment from Ken Aguiar, the owner. What a poopy PR person. Next.
Sigh, I remember that thread, it was someone who started an account under the owners name trying to hurt his reputation.
I've been very satisfied with the service and products, 'specially considering the price, from Dragonfire, not having any issues to resolve, so that thread did seem a bit out of line.
They are a good company for what they are. A cheap guitar parts company, you will get what you paid for and it will be delivered in a timely manner. I have a set of their Strat pickups, they are fine but they are pretty underwhelming.
