Thunderbird Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Hi guys I am thinking of upgrading my pickups in my Fender P bass now I really know sweet FA about Pickups Do I need hum cancelling or not? I normally play hard rock/metal I would really like an SPB-3 quarter pounder but are there any alternatives out there worth looking at I quite like the look pf the Tonerider TRP1 it seems like it has a fairly hot output 11k but that is not hum cancelling (does that matter) I have also looked at the Tesla Pro P bass pickup that is dual coil? but seems fairly hot at 11.2k but like I say I really dont have much idea about them to be honest and my bass is passive.Thanks in advance http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TESLA-PRO-P-BASS-STYLE-PICKUP-ALNICO-MAGNETS-SCREWS-INCLUDED-B-N-I-B-/331107265771?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4d1787eceb http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tonerider-P-Bass-Guitar-Pickup-Precision-Plus-pickup-in-Black-TRP1-BK-/370958915452?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item565edfd77c Quote
Ou7shined Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 All P pups are in effect humbuckers. I wouldn't get anything below the 50 quid price bracket if you want to upgrade a stock Fender pup. Quote
Thunderbird Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1390163846' post='2342247'] All P pups are in effect humbuckers. I wouldn't get anything below the 50 quid price bracket if you want to upgrade a stock Fender pup. [/quote] Hi thanks for that any Pickup recommendations guys? Quote
Ou7shined Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 The SD you mentioned is a good call. Delano and Dimarzio are my personal favs. Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 The SD Quarter Pounder would probably really work well for that sort of music Paul. I`ve had them when I was doing heavy rock in a Precision and they fitted very well. Give some good break up, and a more modern sound, a kind of metallic twang to the top-end, if that makes any sense - certainly more definition on the highs than the regular Fender pickups. Quote
Thunderbird Posted January 20, 2014 Author Posted January 20, 2014 Cheers Lozz I am thinking it is time to save my pennies and go for the quarter pounder the stock Fender pick up is great but I just want a bit more "beef" if that makes sense? Quote
gary mac Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Paul, I've fitted quarter pounders in a couple of my P basses and been very pleased with the results. Lozz described the sound very well. Bit of a trek for you but if you wanted a trip down to my gaff you could have a play on my quarter pound equiped p bass. Quote
Thunderbird Posted January 20, 2014 Author Posted January 20, 2014 Hi Gary, why thank you kind sir I am still unable to drive anyway I have found a few soundclips online and they sound like the sound I am looking for so penny saving time cheers chaps Quote
hamfist Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Another +1 for the SPB-3. My favourite passive P bass pickup. However I would also suggest considering an EMG P pickup. It has a very fast attack and has a very present top end also. A very good pickup for heavier styles IMO. Quote
badboy1984 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Seymour Duncan SP3 is fantastic. I've got one on my precision and I've also put a single JB3 on the bridge position as well. I would like to try some Delano pickup again. They are very expensive now, i use to have several delano pickups but sold them all for cheap ..... Quote
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