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Squier P-Bass pup

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Rockin John, Feb 2, 2001.


  1. Feb 2, 2001 #1
    Rockin John

    Rockin John

    Dec 20, 2000
    Now in Leicestershire, UK.
    I guess the question is: "Are these pups any good?"

    I know you only get what you pay for but I've had it suggested that the Squier pups are really only kind-of Fender rejects. Whilst others reckon they're no different to those fitted to the MIM P.

    Any clues please?

    Rockin John
     
  5. Feb 14, 2001 #2
    Euclides

    Euclides

    Sep 13, 2000
    They are very noisy.
    I bought a replacement for mine.
     
  10. Feb 17, 2001 #3
    the Qintar

    the Qintar

    Jul 24, 2000
    USA
    ive got a squier p bass which im satisfied with, keep in mind you do get what you paid for, i bought mine for i think 179, so i didnt expect anything spectacular. i think for the money its a good deal.
     
  14. Mar 3, 2001 #4
    cassanova

    cassanova

    Sep 4, 2000
    Florida
    they are not good pick ups at all, that is why they are in the squire's. they are very noisey. Id order a p/u from one of the american made p bass if you want a replacement one, or perhaps an emg.
     
  18. Mar 3, 2001 #5
    XavierG

    XavierG

    Jan 8, 2001
    British Columbia, Canada
    Terrible! I bought a Squire Affinity P for my daughter to learn on. The bass was too big for her so I kept it, pulled the frets off, and got rid of those noisy pickups it came with, in favor of DiMarzio P's and an added jazz bridge pup. Big difference.
     
  22. Mar 4, 2001 #6
    bassman5

    bassman5

    Jun 15, 2000
    Madison Connecticut
    I have a Fernandez P-bass copy and I just bought a pair of EMG active P pickups to replace my old ones, and they sound a lot better. If you are going to get a pair of replacement pups than I would definately recommend buying these.
     
  26. Mar 5, 2001 #7
    Rockin John

    Rockin John

    Dec 20, 2000
    Now in Leicestershire, UK.
    Good morning all.

    And thanks for the replies.

    The concensus is clearly that they're noisy. What kind of noise: hissing, crackles, microphonic?

    Thanks

    Rockin John
     
  31. Mar 5, 2001 #8
    Nomadic Herder

    Nomadic Herder

    Aug 20, 2000
    Worcester, MA
    Plenty of crackles and buzzing for all.