Squier Precision Bass 5

I'm considering buying a Squier Precision Bass V as a working bass that I can bring to clubs and not worry about getting stolen etc.

The new run of this model looks pretty good, espesh the Walnut Stain and 'Burst with tortie pickguard.

I'm considering some upgrades on the hardware to make it a little more gig worthy. I've played a few and feel that better tuners and electronics are in order.

1: Are the pickups just standard 4-string sized blade-magnet jazz pickups (equal length bridge and neck) and what pickups will fit? Does anybody here own one I can bum measurements off?

2: Are the tuners the standard size clover-leaf mountings i.e. direct replacement on Hipshot / Schaller BML?

3: What aftermarket bridges will fit?

I've gone around trying as many of these basses as I can, being aware of quality control issues, and while some have been pretty tragic, one or two boasted pretty good fit and finish, and had good tone both unplugged and plugged in.

This bass will be strung with flats, so what pickup (and preamp combi, if any) would you guys suggest?

Thanks heaps in advance!

 

Are both pickups the same length, or are they like the MIM Jazzes?

 

Hi Mojo-man. By soapbars, do you mean that you routed the body out to fit them in? What model did you get?

I'd prefer to get direct Bart drop-in replacements as that would be heaps less work.

 

I was also considering the Peavey Millenium 5 BXP off Music123. Again, twin Jazz pickups, but what size? These look wider than the ones on the Squier, but it could be because of the string spacing. Help?