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Got this Fender "Player" P/J (MIM) Bass pretty recently.
White Mustang is an MIJ Re-pop I picked up a decade+ ago. I really like these two basses. The necks feel pretty "Starfire-like" although, due to the differences in bridge placement, number of frets and body size, the Mustangs "feel" much smaller and ergonomically different, over-all.
MIJ Mustang Bass re-pop:
•30" scale length
•rosewood fretboard with 7-1/4" radius
•19, narrow "vintage-style" frets
•1-1/2" wide nut
•"string-through" bridge
•string spacing at bridge 17mm
•gloss-finish neck (poly)
•stock pups replaced with Nordstrand NM4s
MIM Mustang "Player" P/J:
•30" scale length
•maple fretboard with 9-1/2" radius
•19, "medium jumbo" frets
•1-1/2" wide nut
•top-load bridge
•string spacing at bridge 18mm/19mm
•satin-finish neck (poly)
•stock, "P/J" pups
Main shortcoming of the "Playert/PJ" is mismatched pup output, which I anticipated, having read numerous comments to that effect in reviews prior to purchase. Doesn't make the bass "unusable": it's just that the "J/bridge" pup is noticeably weak compared to the "P". It adds some nuance in the middle, selector switch position, but is pretty thin on its own.
I may swap in some replacements at a future date since I'm happy with the ergonomics, physical aesthetics and overall craftsmanship of the instrument on the whole. Here are a couple sets I'm considering:
Aguilar DCB 4P/J-HC
DiMarzio Relentless PJ set:
The EMG GZR PJs also seem to have a lot of fans:
If anyone else has tried any of these sets, or would like to suggest an entirely different set, feel free to chime in with your comments. I've used DiMarzio DP-123 and DP-127 pups in the past and been very happy with them. The Aguilars and EMGs I haven't tried before.
I play finger-style pretty exclusively and my taste in music tends towards late-'60s/early-'70s rock, urban/electrified blues and "Americana". I usually string with flats but am having fun working out on the rounds that came on this bass since I haven't used any in quite awhile.
Really like the feel of the satin finish on the neck on the "Player".
White Mustang is an MIJ Re-pop I picked up a decade+ ago. I really like these two basses. The necks feel pretty "Starfire-like" although, due to the differences in bridge placement, number of frets and body size, the Mustangs "feel" much smaller and ergonomically different, over-all.
MIJ Mustang Bass re-pop:
•30" scale length
•rosewood fretboard with 7-1/4" radius
•19, narrow "vintage-style" frets
•1-1/2" wide nut
•"string-through" bridge
•string spacing at bridge 17mm
•gloss-finish neck (poly)
•stock pups replaced with Nordstrand NM4s
MIM Mustang "Player" P/J:
•30" scale length
•maple fretboard with 9-1/2" radius
•19, "medium jumbo" frets
•1-1/2" wide nut
•top-load bridge
•string spacing at bridge 18mm/19mm
•satin-finish neck (poly)
•stock, "P/J" pups
Main shortcoming of the "Playert/PJ" is mismatched pup output, which I anticipated, having read numerous comments to that effect in reviews prior to purchase. Doesn't make the bass "unusable": it's just that the "J/bridge" pup is noticeably weak compared to the "P". It adds some nuance in the middle, selector switch position, but is pretty thin on its own.
I may swap in some replacements at a future date since I'm happy with the ergonomics, physical aesthetics and overall craftsmanship of the instrument on the whole. Here are a couple sets I'm considering:
Aguilar DCB 4P/J-HC
Aguilar DCB-4PJ 4-string Dual Ceramic PJ Bass Pickup Set
Full-bodied tone with a rich sustain characterizes the sound of the DCB series. Using our dual ceramic bar design, these pickups introduce a new and unique voice for PJ style basses. These passive, hum-cancelling pickups are engineered to deliver higher output versus traditional passive pickups...
shop.aguilaramp.com
DiMarzio Relentless PJ set:
Relentless PJ™ Pair | DiMarzio
DiMarzio pickups embody equal parts tradition, innovation and invention, not only in their individual design but also in the way they complement one another. The Relentless PJ set delivers a thunder-and-lightning example of these idealized combinations, pairing a Relentless J™ bridge pickup with...
www.dimarzio.com
The EMG GZR PJs also seem to have a lot of fans:
GZR PJ
EMG along with legendary artist Geezer Butler have collaborated to develop the GZR-P and GZR-PJ signature bass pickup sets. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bass player started working with EMG founder Rob Turner in 2011, looking to recreate the classic bass tones he had in Black Sabbath’s early...
www.emgpickups.com
If anyone else has tried any of these sets, or would like to suggest an entirely different set, feel free to chime in with your comments. I've used DiMarzio DP-123 and DP-127 pups in the past and been very happy with them. The Aguilars and EMGs I haven't tried before.
I play finger-style pretty exclusively and my taste in music tends towards late-'60s/early-'70s rock, urban/electrified blues and "Americana". I usually string with flats but am having fun working out on the rounds that came on this bass since I haven't used any in quite awhile.
Really like the feel of the satin finish on the neck on the "Player".
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