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Ok - another quick question - finally got around to checking the neck PU - measures 6.95K. Seen posts that indicate that anything under 8K is problematic -

Should I consider rewinding? Leave it as it is? Get a set of new (albeit higher gain) PU's? Or hunt down the mythical Sergio?

bge66 wrote:I'm just happy to have a 4001 again -

Right on. It's a beautiful bass.

bge66 wrote:Ok - another quick question - finally got around to checking the neck PU - measures 6.95K. Seen posts that indicate that anything under 8K is problematic -

Should I consider rewinding? Leave it as it is? Get a set of new (albeit higher gain) PU's? Or hunt down the mythical Sergio?

Brad, If it has full sounding output, tone wise, I would think the pickup coil is fine. I believe back at this time coils could be all over the place as far as what they were wound to - 7-8.5k would be the range. If it sounds right, I wouldn't worry.

Thanks for the advice - after I posted I kind of realized the stupidity of the question - if it sounds good, then it ain't broke.

bge66 wrote:Thanks for the advice - after I posted I kind of realized the stupidity of the question - if it sounds good, then it ain't broke.

Not a stupid question at all. That is why I was careful to say if it sounds good/right. If it was partially shorted it could sound thin or tonally compromised. Ya done good.