Ibanez Soundgear 305 pickup upgrade

[Trombassix]

I have an Ibanez Soundgear 305 that I bought in the early 2000s. The bass surely has the potential to become a useful tool in my arsenal of bass: it's my only 5 string. What pickup s would fit? I know I like the sound of Aguilar pickups: their noiseless jazz and soapbar models sound great in the demos. Could I shoehorn a soapbar into the 305? What size should I ask for? Failing a correct fit, I'd be up for adding a

 

[Trombassix]

*couple of Musicman humbuckers after routing out a space for them.

 

[jallenbass]

I would measure them and then look at BestBassGear under Bartolini to see what size category they are (P2, EMG 34, etc.) That will get you pointed in the right direction.

 

[iiipopes]

My SRA305 had EMG HZ40's in it. As mentioned above, measure the length and width of the pickups then go to the sites for dimensions.

 

[Trombassix]

Thanks for the replies. I will measure the pups and check out the site recommendation.