P Bass replacement Pups

[sixdegrees]

I'm about to replace the stock pups in a MIM Precision.

I used to have a MIJ 1980s Jazz Special (original Duff McKagan model) and I loved the punch that it delivered so I guess I'm after that tone. The Jap had quarter inch high-output pups, and the closest I know of is the Seymour Duncan SBP 3 Quarter pounder.

Does anyone have any experience of replacement pups that they could recommend? Playing mainly classic rock/metal covers.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[discreet]

You won't go far wrong with the SD SPB3.

[Platypus]

The 'Trad' P bass pickups from Wizard work very well

[url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass"]http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass[/url]

[AttitudeCastle]

Dimarzio Model P every time.

[Lozz196]

I had the Quarterpounders, and they are very powerful, but to me they "de-Fender" the Precision. They add lows and highs, but also seem to add a metallic twang to the sound. Not as in Metallica either. Of course, for a Precision with just the P pickup, if trying to get the Duff sound these are a very good way to start. Change the pots from 250 to 500 would also get a bit more bite into the sound.

However if you like the Duff sound, why not get a J pickup installed in the bridge on the Precision. Put in a Seymour Duncan Hot Stack - instant Duff, as that`s what he uses. Bit of extra expenditure sure, but a lot more versatility, and on an MIM P it`s unlikely to affect resell value to the negative.