Why do I need an intervention? I was researching replacement pups for my bass. I'd like something with more clarity than these stock EMG SSDs have. Actually, I've been thinking about it for some time, but was looking specs tonight. I was thinking of either the EMG P and J in soapbar form (35P4 and 35J, respectively) or the 35TW. That one has humbuckers but it also comes equipped with push-pull pots. Basically it allows you to switch between a 35CS and a 35J in the same housing. Those are the ones that Spector is using on the high-end models. They're expensive, but not bad when you consider that they come with new pots, a jack, and a battery clip. I saw the 35TWs for $95 each on Amazon.
I'd have to be sure that I'm going to become much more serious about my bass playing if I'm going to do that. Those pups would cost more than I paid for the bass . . . not that I've never pulled THAT stunt before.