hamfist Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Just mulling things around really. I have a bass with a P pickup (it's an SPB-3 and I want to keep that one in there) in the standard P spot and I'd like to pop something a bit different in the bridge position. I've tried all sorts of PJ's and I was wanting to try something different than just adding a J. It's an active bass BTw. I was sort of considering a Bartolini MK4 but have no idea of how it might match, or blend with, the P. Googling has left me still in the dark about the MK4's output compared to a hot P pickup. Anyone have any thoughts about that ? Or suggestions of other pickups I might try in that bridge position ? BTW, I've tried a couple of P/MM builds and even though it has it's merits it's not something I want to do again for the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I have Nordstand P with Nordstrand Bigsplit at the bridge in my 2 guild pilots and this combination is killer! (see profile pic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 [quote name='krysh' timestamp='1397681011' post='2426516'] I have Nordstand P with Nordstrand Bigsplit at the bridge in my 2 guild pilots and this combination is killer! (see profile pic) [/quote] Interesting ! How well do the two pickups blend ? I am mainly looking for a pickup to blend with the P, rather than one to solo in the bridge position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1397682077' post='2426531'] Interesting ! How well do the two pickups blend ? I am mainly looking for a pickup to blend with the P, rather than one to solo in the bridge position. [/quote] they blend perfectly, work ace together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 [quote name='krysh' timestamp='1397682160' post='2426532'] they blend perfectly, work ace together. [/quote] Cool ! One more question.... I can't see your profile pic in any detail at all. How far back from the P is your Big Split ? If you could measure the distance from pickup to pickup centre and post it here I will send you a cheque for £1000 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1397716029' post='2426668'] Cool ! One more question.... I can't see your profile pic in any detail at all. How far back from the P is your Big Split ? If you could measure the distance from pickup to pickup centre and post it here I will send you a cheque for £1000 ! [/quote] well here you go: send me a pm for my adress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Another 'P' [URL=http://s54.photobucket.com/user/warwickhunt/media/DSC05678.jpg.html][IMG]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g119/warwickhunt/DSC05678.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I was going to suggest a second P, but I noticed you have one in your sig. So, while I have no experience of them, something I might consider would be a stacked Jazz with a coil tap for extra versatility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 How about an MM type p/up? If you got one of the 4-wire versions (or is it 5 wires with the earth) you could have a micro switch for series/parallel/single coil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 [quote name='krysh' timestamp='1397720682' post='2426713'] well here you go: send me a pm for my adress! [/quote] Cool ! one thousand smackeroos are on their way to you ! Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 [quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1397725579' post='2426755'] I was going to suggest a second P, but I noticed you have one in your sig. So, while I have no experience of them, something I might consider would be a stacked Jazz with a coil tap for extra versatility. [/quote] Yes, the bass is currently set up as a double P, and I have tried double P's in several different spacings and configurations. Just looking to try something a bit different [quote name='ead' timestamp='1397738364' post='2426961'] How about an MM type p/up? If you got one of the 4-wire versions (or is it 5 wires with the earth) you could have a micro switch for series/parallel/single coil. [/quote] I've done a couple of MM/P's. However, I am wanting rather a "thinner" sound than a MM pickup produces (and it's single coil option would be just too thin to match with the P). I am thinking that Krysh's suggestion of something like a big split might be exactly what I am looking for. Anybody else have any experience of the Bartolini's and their possible output compared to my hot P pickup ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1397741722' post='2426997'] Cool ! one thousand smackeroos are on their way to you ! Many thanks. [/quote] btw, this is how the zebra pilots sounds with fender 9050l flats (both pickups full, tone -30%, if I remember correctly): [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddWCbT7cIdo[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubsonicSimpleton Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 What about piezo equipped saddles or a piezo strip under the bridgeplate instead of using a magnetic pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 [quote name='krysh' timestamp='1397750856' post='2427102'] btw, this is how the zebra pilots sounds with fender 9050l flats (both pickups full, tone -30%, if I remember correctly): [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddWCbT7cIdo[/media] [/quote] THat sounds good. All passive, right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1397794589' post='2427461'] THat sounds good. All passive, right ? [/quote] jep, no onboard preamp needed. these nordstrands have a lot output, do a lot of different nuances when you use the vol/tone pots and they react beautifully to your fingertips. I love them, they made completely new instruments out of my old pilots. Edited April 18, 2014 by krysh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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