Pick-up replacement for Beatle Bass

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Irie Bill
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Pick-up replacement for Beatle Bass

Post by Irie Bill » Tue Aug 14, 2018 6:32 pm

I have used Seymour Duncan's for my guitars forever but have really been getting into bass for local jams.
Short scale (short arms, stubby fingers ;-) ) but I play in a melodic style that it suits.

Anyway, suggestions for a no tools replacement for a Hofner, maybe towards a Precision Bass sound.

Thanks and cheers,
Bill

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Re: Pick-up replacement for Beatle Bass

Post by markjazzbassist » Wed Aug 15, 2018 6:49 am

just buy a different bass if you don't like the hofner. if you want a precision, get one. if you need short scale get a mustang it's pretty much the same thing as a precision but short scale. makes no sense ripping out a hofner pickup if you want a precision sound.

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Re: Pick-up replacement for Beatle Bass

Post by Nick Sevilla » Wed Aug 15, 2018 6:59 am

Howling at the neighbors. Hoping they have more mic cables.

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Re: Pick-up replacement for Beatle Bass

Post by roscoenyc » Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:55 am

Lindy Fralin will re-wind any pickup.
He's a wizard.

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Re: Pick-up replacement for Beatle Bass

Post by Irie Bill » Wed Aug 15, 2018 6:29 pm

Thanks all,
What aa resource of combined experience and knowledge here at TOMB. :worthy:

I have a First Act short-scale that is scary good. I'll think about the rewind or do nothing suggestions.

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