Precision pickups

[tom1946]

I have a Mexican P bass in mint condition which I'm pleased with apart from the pickup. So my question is: Out of all the aftermarket stuff that there is around, which would give me the nearest sound/power or better than a USA Precision?

/discuss

[Hobbayne]

I have an old Korean Squier with a lovely neck and a nice sunburst body. I put in a Seymour Duncan SPB1 pickup and it sounds great!
People often comment on the sound of the bass after gigs.

[tom1946]

Hah, I forgot about the SPB1, cheers for that I've heard others comment on how good they are.

Will this work ok without a preamp on a standard bass?

Edited November 6, 2012 by tom1946

[bremen]

I have a Seymour Duncan SPB2, gritty and clanky. And a Wizard Thumper, dark and heavy, that I use in the reggae band. Best comment I got after a gig (from a horn player) was -what do I tune down to? -EADG, mate. -No really! it's so deeeep!

[Lozz196]

Yes the Seympour Duncan SPB1 is a good pickup. It has very good lows to it. Solid and full.

[BobVbass]

Lindy Fralins. awesome sound and great clarity.

[bremen]

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1352203698' post='1859949']
Hah, I forgot about the SPB1, cheers for that I've heard others comment on how good they are.

Will this work ok without a preamp on a standard bass?
[/quote]

Yes, most definitely.

[Dingus]

If you want some serious growl ( that word again) with a bit of "hair" on the note, the best I have ever heard is the Hanson/ Lakland Neo Punch pickup. It differs from most others in that it uses neodynium magnets , and it has a unique ( and massive) sound as a result. High output and thrilling sound. The previously-mentioned Seymour Duncan SB1 is also a fantastic sounding pickup.

[merlin]

Hi my mex p has the Seymor quarter pounder,best tone ever.

[Marvin]

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1352203025' post='1859937']
I have an old Korean Squier with a lovely neck and a nice sunburst body. I put in a Seymour Duncan SPB1 pickup and it sounds great!
People often comment on the sound of the bass after gigs.
[/quote]

I'm so glad you said that, I've got some SD SPB1's coming for my Korean Squier. And a new wiring loom care of KiOgon.

[Hobbayne]

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1352233505' post='1860595']
I'm so glad you said that, I've got some SD SPB1's coming for my Korean Squier. And a new wiring loom care of KiOgon.
[/quote]

Copycat !!
It will sound great mark my words.
Heres a good price with free delivery: [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/1288-seymour_duncan_spb_1_vintage_for_p_bass"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/1288-seymour_duncan_spb_1_vintage_for_p_bass[/url]

[Marvin]

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1352240921' post='1860707']
Copycat !!
It will sound great mark my words.
Heres a good price with free delivery: [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/1288-seymour_duncan_spb_1_vintage_for_p_bass"]http://www.stringsdi...tage_for_p_bass[/url]
[/quote]

Strings Direct are where mine are coming from.

[tom1946]

Ok thanks guys, SPB-1 sounds just what I want, I don't think I could afford the Fralins

[bobpalt]

Kent Armstrong Hot Vintage? Sounds brilliant in my P.

[dave_bass5]

I love the Fralin pups but at the moment im very happy with a Fender 61RI Original. About £60 i think and it nails the woody Fender tone 100% IMO.

[kurosawa]

Just curious, how did you localize your sound problem to the pickups, and what about the pickups sounds bad? The distance from the pickup to the string greatly affects the tone. Not saying you haven't, but you can experiment with that a good bit and see what range of tones you already have at your disposal.

[Conan]

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1352269034' post='1860864']
Ok thanks guys, SPB-1 sounds just what I want, I don't think I could afford the Fralins
[/quote]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again! If economy is a major factor, I don't think you can go far wrong with these:

[url="http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Bass-Guitar-Pickups_c_97.html"]http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Bass-Guitar-Pickups_c_97.html[/url]

[Rothers]

On my custom built P-bass I installed Wilkinson [b][size="2"]WBP [/size][/b]pick-ups. They are amazing and incredibly good value too. I was so impressed I only use Wilkinson hardware on my custom builds now.

[url="http://www.jhs.co.uk/wilkinson.html"]http://www.jhs.co.uk/wilkinson.html[/url]

[BILL POSTERS]

My 91 MIM Precision sound good with the original pickup, nice deep growl. Have they changed them since the early Mexican fenders, or was i just lucky ?

I much prfer the sound of it to that of my 2011 USA Precision, but that might be down to the bloody orrible greasebucket tone circuit,which will be leaving sometime soon.

Edited November 8, 2012 by BILL POSTERS

[TRBboy]

Dimarzio Model P would be my choice.

[Aldo]

i've just chucked some toneriders in mine and love them had loads of positive comments after gigs, only 34.99 too

[paul_5]

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1352376700' post='1862257']


I've said it before, and I'll say it again! If economy is a major factor, I don't think you can go far wrong with these:

[url="http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Bass-Guitar-Pickups_c_97.html"]http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Bass-Guitar-Pickups_c_97.html[/url]
[/quote]

True dat. I've had their P and J pups and they've always been brilliant. Be warned though, the Overwound ones are [i] ridiculously[/i] loud!

Edited November 8, 2012 by paul_5

[tom1946]

Well, I have an SPB-1 coming courtesy of Lozz and a loom courtesy of John (Kiogon) so we' ll get it installed and I'll report back.

What is a greasebucket tone thing?
I love to hear what gear works for everyone too, some good ideas here.

Thanks again all.

[Highfox]

SD Antiquity II's in my P's. Love them.

[Who's Who]

These custom shop ones are a decent price:
[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Custom-Shop-60s-Precision-Bass-Pickups-Covers-/160913358021?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item25772efcc5"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Custom-Shop-60s-Precision-Bass-Pickups-Covers-/160913358021?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item25772efcc5[/url]