Hello!
As of recent, I purchased a rather niche bass guitar known as the Ibanez GSR105EXMOL. It's a $200 5 string bass with a single passive humbucker. The bass body, strings, etc. are great, but the electronics are a bit lacking, as to be expected. As such, I would like to look into upgrading the electronics. Unfortunately, there is an overwhelming amount of things one could buy, and my situation is fairly unique. I was wondering if I could get some help in picking out a new pickup and electronics.
Here is the link to my bass, for those who are wondering:
https://www.amazon.com/Ibanez-Strin...string+ibanez+gio+bass&qid=1606805222&sr=8-29
I have done a little research myself and came across what I think to be a very good deal on a EMG 40DC Active pickup + wiring deal:
https://www.amazon.com/EMG-40DC-Active-Ceramic-5-String/dp/B001P3SL8E#customerReviews
EMG seems to be a well known brand, and this pack comes with everything I'd need. However, my situation is a bit niche in that I only have space for 1 pickup. Would this pickup be applicable for a single slot, or is it meant to be in conjunction with another on the neck/bridge? Should I go for something else altogether?
My budget is $150 for both pickup and electronics, though I would like to stay near $100. I would love to avoid physically altering my bass in any way, if possible.
Thank you so very much!! Any help is appreciated.
As of recent, I purchased a rather niche bass guitar known as the Ibanez GSR105EXMOL. It's a $200 5 string bass with a single passive humbucker. The bass body, strings, etc. are great, but the electronics are a bit lacking, as to be expected. As such, I would like to look into upgrading the electronics. Unfortunately, there is an overwhelming amount of things one could buy, and my situation is fairly unique. I was wondering if I could get some help in picking out a new pickup and electronics.
Here is the link to my bass, for those who are wondering:
https://www.amazon.com/Ibanez-Strin...string+ibanez+gio+bass&qid=1606805222&sr=8-29
I have done a little research myself and came across what I think to be a very good deal on a EMG 40DC Active pickup + wiring deal:
https://www.amazon.com/EMG-40DC-Active-Ceramic-5-String/dp/B001P3SL8E#customerReviews
EMG seems to be a well known brand, and this pack comes with everything I'd need. However, my situation is a bit niche in that I only have space for 1 pickup. Would this pickup be applicable for a single slot, or is it meant to be in conjunction with another on the neck/bridge? Should I go for something else altogether?
My budget is $150 for both pickup and electronics, though I would like to stay near $100. I would love to avoid physically altering my bass in any way, if possible.
Thank you so very much!! Any help is appreciated.
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