Coincidentally, just got yet another 15% off code in the email today...not going to use it, who wants it? PM me.
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FYI, Olympic white is now on sale. You should call and check. You should be able to get a credit for the difference. If not, return it and repurchase! TY for the heads up. Been waiting for the sale again. Thigh up I'd have to wait til Black Friday! Considering this versus the new Sire V7... Any thoughts?I have one of these in the Seafoam Pearl Metallic, and I love it. As most of you know, it's been offered recently in the Seafoam and the Sunburst.
But I just noticed that it's now offered by MF in Olympic White. (The Seafoam and Sunbursts are now on sale, but the Olympic White is not.) Looks pretty nice! I apologize if this is old news. It was new to ME!
Fender Special Edition Deluxe PJ Bass
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After reading some of these posts I'm have a question...why would you spend this type of money and consider a PUP change? Been playing or learning to play for under a year. Purchased a couple of Squier P Bass Specials. Keep one at work and one at home. I do love one of the two and considering changing the pups to a set of Duncan's for about $100-$135. I've been considering the active Deluxe PJ Special. First off why would someone spend this kind of money and even consider a PUP change?
Next question or thoughts, the Fender v a New Sire V7? Now before you reply, I know it will come down to having the instrument in my hands and what it feels and sounds like to me, but what are the differences in the quality, the hardware... Made in USA v MIM, sire v fender.
Last what do I gain or give up in making the Squier PUP upgrade. I know active v passive but will making the Pup upgrade get me near the Fender level?
TIA
Next question or thoughts, the Fender v a New Sire V7? Now before you reply, I know it will come down to having the instrument in my hands and what it feels and sounds like to me, but what are the differences in the quality, the hardware... Made in USA v MIM, sire v fender.
Last what do I gain or give up in making the Squier PUP upgrade. I know active v passive but will making the Pup upgrade get me near the Fender level?
TIA
Yeah, I saw that the white is on sale for $750. I can't speak for the Sires, because I've never played one. The bassist at our church plays one and it sounds great. I stopped in at a tech's shop today. He's a friend of mine, and was giving my '75 Precision a good look to make sure everything's good. (I'm probably gonna' put it up for sale soon.) Anyway, he happened to have one of the Sires in his shop today, but the strings were off so I don't know how it sounded "up close and personal". It did seem a bit heavier than the Fender Deluxe P/J that I have. I've never heard anybody complain about the Sires, so that might be a good option for you.
I think I think I mentioned in one of my posts that I THOUGHT I'd have to change the pickups when I ordered my Seafoam Pearl Deluxe P/J. But it sounded so good with the stock pups that I saw no reason to swap them out. That being said, I've had some other P's that I was NOT thrilled with the sound of the original pickups. I've replaced several with the Seymour Duncan SPB-1's. They provide a vintage, old-school tone that I like a lot. But as to your question, if you're happy with the current pickups, there is no reason to get replacements. Tone is very subjective anyway...
