Replace stock pickup in MIJ Squier P-bass?

[Hozay]

I just acquired a beautiful "A" series Squier P-bass, made in Japan around 1985. The tone control has a problem, so I'm going to replace the electronics. While I'm in there, should I replace the pickup, too?

I'd welcome opinions from anyone who's familiar with the mid-80's MIJ basses as I don't have any other point of reference.

Thanks,

Hozay

 

[bassbully]

I have two early 80's MIJ Squiers. If the pup is good keep it they sound great and IMO you won't find anything much better. The onlp Pup I liked to nail fender's vintage tone is a Fender 62' reissue but like I said leave the pups and just rewire it

 

[Hozay]

I have two early 80's MIJ Squiers. If the pup is good keep it they sound great and IMO you won't find anything much better. The onlp Pup I liked to nail fender's vintage tone is a Fender 62' reissue but like I said leave the pups and just rewire it

Thanks, BB. That's good advice.

Hozay

 

[MarthaSamira]

You should replace the pickup only if after putting new strings of your preference and having the bass properly setup you still don't like the sound.

 

[bassbully]

Thanks, BB. That's good advice.

Hozay

I owned two 70's P basses and sold both off since I like the MIJ Squier P basses feel, look, weight and tone much better. I used the money I made for others things. I was lucky to find the two I have both are 83's with 3TS and that great ash grain body showing thru. I paid 150.00 or less for both one just a month ago off CL for $140.00!!!!

The pups sound awesome and if you decide to still swap them out I will buy the old ones if you plan on getting rid of them PM me

 

[Hozay]

I owned two 70's P basses and sold both off since I like the MIJ Squier P basses feel,look,weight and tone much better. I used the money I made for others things. I was lucky to find the two I have both are 83's with 3TS and that great ash grain body showing thru.

The pups sound awesome and if you decide to still swap them out I will buy the old ones if you plan on getting rid of them PM me

You're absolutely right. It's possibly the finest bass I've played (in ~40 years). And like yours, the grain is almost 3D. Beautiful construction finish.

Your previous post, and Martha's, convinced me not to replace the pickups.

Really appreciate it.

Hozay

 

[bassbully]

You're absolutely right. It's possibly the finest bass I've played (in ~40 years). And like yours, the grain is almost 3D. Beautiful construction finish.

Your previous post, and Martha's, convinced me not to replace the pickups.

Really appreciate it.

Hozay

Remember if you ever do........

 

[miles'tone]

If it's just a faulty tone pot, I'd just replace that. Your bass is collectable and probably as good as anything else out there. The less it's messed with the better IMHO.

 

[GlennW]

The tone control has a problem, so I'm going to replace the electronics.

Cleaning the pots with Caig might solve the problem, be easier, and keep everything original.

 

[Hozay]

Thanks Miles, Glenn, and BB. I'm pretty sure the pot is blown but it wouldn't hurt to try cleaning it first.

Hozay

 

[J.D.B.]

I agree with the post that says "fix only what's broken". However, If you DO replace the pickup I'd like a shot at buying it off ya.

Josh

 

[bassbully]

I agree with the post that says "fix only what's broken". However, If you DO replace the pickup I'd like a shot at buying it off ya.

Josh

HEY ! I asked first

 

[kurosawa]

Great sounding pickup.