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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JAZZ BASS PICKUP REPLACEMENTS?

KebabkidKebabkid Frets: 3178
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I purchased a new, cheap (£150) Ibanez GSR180 bass last year and I like the playability of it and dimensions. However, I think the pickups, Ibanez's own PSNDJ Neck and Bridge (Passive), are a bit lucklustre.

Any recommended, good, versatile replacements that allow for all styles (funk, pop and rock)? I realise the cost of pickups and fitting them might get dangerously close to it's value, but I thought I'd see what's out there that's decent, and preferably cheap.

Cheers

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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    The Duncan Basslines Hot Stacks are excellent, not too expensive and hum-cancelling. Or you could mix a Hot Stack in the bridge with a Classic Stack in the neck for a bit more versatility.

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  • steamabacussteamabacus Frets: 1239
    Seymour Duncan Quarterpounders are pretty versatile and can be picked up s/h fairly cheaply - I have one in the bridge position of my P/J Squier Precision and it's great.
    If you wanted to go 'new', then Tonerider pickups are great and not pricey. I don't have any experience of their Jazz Bass pickups but I put one in the 'P' position of my Squier. I took a punt on the Tonerider because I couldn't find a Seymour Duncan to go with the Quarterpounder bridge p/u at a cheap enough price. The Tonerider more than holds it's own alongside the Duncan.
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  • KebabkidKebabkid Frets: 3178
    edited August 2014
    Cheers chaps. Any more suggestions?
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