PB pickup upgrade

[vessela84]

I'm quite new to the bass, so here goes my question, any additional info welcome :

I have an Indonesian Cort 690, it's basically a copy of a Precision Bass with something called a "Powersound" split single coil (I'm guessing Cort's cheapest pickup). Now I like the bass enough, it's pretty old and comfortable, the action's nice, but I was wondering how much of an upgrade I'd get if I replaced the pickups, I was thinking either some original Fenders, or maybe Seymour Duncan SPB-2 or EMGs ?
will a pickup upgrade be noticeable on even a cheap bass?
Thanks

 

[Ric5]

I like most Seymour Duncan pickups. Their p-bass and jazz pickups are nice.

 

[vessela84]

Thanks

 

[rummy]

Duncan's SPB-1 is good. Fralin's P is also nice. I have not tried it, but Bill Lawrence P46 is supposed to be really nice, too.

 

[acebase62]

As Duncan specifies, the SPB-1 is more vintage (and more versatile IMO), and the SPB-2 is thicker sounding.

Both are good pickups, it just depends on what you want.

 

[Shmandy]

The SPB-3 (aka the Quarter Pounder) is the most popular SD P Bass pickup as far as I can tell. It's got a modern edge to it, but it's certainly a great pickup. Especially in the price range.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

I quite like the DiMarzio Model P too, bit darker sounding than the SD Quarter Pounder (which is also a great pup).

Even though it is a cheap bass, changing the pickups should have a big impact on the sound. Newer strings could help a lot too (just with you saying it's old, Ive known many who only change strings when they break!)

 

[vessela84]

Thanks guys, in fact I bought it used and haven't changed the strings, so a string change is definitely in order......