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How does one determine whether specific pickups (and other upgrades) are compatible with one's bass? I'm a beginner with a Squier Affinity. Is it the case, generally, that the more expensive, the higher quality and better result? For example, the Phat Staple for Bass at for $225. For my...

How does one determine whether specific pickups (and other upgrades) are compatible with one's bass? I'm a beginner with a Squier Affinity. Is it the case, generally, that the more expensive, the higher quality and better result? For example, the Phat Staple for Bass at for $225. For my...

I've just started learning the bass so this question may reflect my ignorance. Is it possible to determine type of bass,strings, effects, how a sound is achieved by just listening to a music track? The specific track is "It Wasn't My Idea To Dance" (1971) by The Move. On Youtube...