Pow_22 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Need some advises on a new P bass pup for my PB70.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Im looking for a thick bassy sound, not too fussed about the usual Precision woody tone – something a bit more meaty but retaining the P punch. I play with flats but mainly use a pick and this can often result in thin/harsh/brittle top end.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Ive read great things about the Wizard Thumper and wondering if a hot/overwound pup is the way to go or the Dimarzio DP122 which is also hot (not as much as the thumper from what ive read). Ive read about the dimarzio having a growly mid-range, higher output than ‘standard’ and a bit more bass - that would seem to go well with a Valve amp. I play through an SVT valve rig and sometimes find my current bass sound is a little thin/weak and maybe almost plasticy sounding particularly in the upper register.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Others ive read about is the Fender Original (feel this is going to be maybe more traditional ‘woody’ P bass tone), the various Seymour Duncan QP’s (I believe the SP2 sounds like what im after from their range) and the Fender True ’58.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Anyone recommend any of these or anything else that fits the fat, beefy, bassy with maybe a bit of high end roll and and bit of mid hump bill?[/color][/size][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Kent Armstrong vintage P - have them in all my PB70's (bar one) - more depth and thump than the DiMarzio in the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) I've not tried them personally, but I've heard good reports on the Entwistle pickups They do 2 versions, and the more powerful one seems to be what people prefer... One positive note, is that they are relatively cheap So not too much outlay for an experiment http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Entwistle-PBXN-Neodymium-pickup-for-bass-guitar-/331409282006?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d298853d6 Edited March 12, 2015 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Having played all of Steve's 70s P's his Kent Armstrong pu's are awesome! I'd def go with that, or I'd contact some pickup manufacturers direct and see if they can help you out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzjames Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Get a Bareknuckle '58. It sounds great in my Fender P. The guys down in cornwall know what they're doing alright! https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/pickups.php?cat=bass&sub=vintage&pickup=58_split_coil&series=p_bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transmogrifier1 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I've got Aguilar AG 4P-Hot pick ups in my American Standard. These are worth checking out as they would give you what you are looking for. Overwound with larger magnets, they are certainly not lacking punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I've got the SPB-3 quarter pounder in my P and it's ballsy as hell. Would recommend to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 The list is endless (each to their own etc) But my personal favourite after trying many is the dimarzio model P (dp122)..... It cuts absolutely wonderful in the mix and has a great punch. I have them in all my basses :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Model P was my thought also given the description: http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/bass/standard-bass/dimarzio-model-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironside1966 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I have a Wizard Thumper I might sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 From those listed, I`ve had DiMarzio Model P, Hot Rod (ex Wizard) Thumper, Seymour Duncan QP, and Fender Original. Impressions as below: DiMarzio Model P - very high powered, bucketloads of low and high mids, not many highs. Really powers through in the mix, think JJ Burnell Thumper - high powered, but very defined, less low mids to my ears, but tighter on the lows and highs, very much like a 70s Precision. QP - incredibly high powered, real emphasis on lows and to my ears, metallic highs, scooped in the mids. Works great for metal type tones. Fender Original - woody, good on the mids, not so much on the lows or highs, a real thump, rather like a Motown sort of sound. From the sound desired, I`d try the Model P - I reckon it would be great through an SVT as they have to my ears a pretty scooped sound, so the Model Ps mid-focus will really bring the beef back into the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks for the heads up on the Hot Vintage P Steve. I've always been impressed with Steve's tone when I've seen him play, so as I've been thinking about a pickup change thought what the hell. Great sounding Pickup buddy!! It's transformed my old Cimar PJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonkills Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1426445942' post='2718141'] From those listed, I`ve had DiMarzio Model P, [b]Hot Rod (ex Wizard) Thumper,[/b] Seymour Duncan QP, and Fender Original. Impressions as below: [/quote] This is good to know, I had no idea that someone had picked up the torche from Andy and was still making his pickups. I have a Wizard P/J set (BIG) in my Tanglewater that I was very impressed with, especially for the price. Fat warm and punchy tone. Cool to know you can still get them after Andy retired! Edited March 18, 2015 by bisonkills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Entwistle PBXN cheap and awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1427060397' post='2725350'] Entwistle PBXN cheap and awesome! [/quote] +1 I just bought one for my cheapo MIke Dirnt Precision and played a gig with it last night. Really happy with it! Just not a very traditional P bass sound... but it's a great sound nevertheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I've tried SD Antiquity II's and liked them. Beefy and powerful but still 'vintage' (or my idea of vintage). Not too hot or hifi sounding - I like them lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Anyone know what Pups they put in the Limelight P's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I. Joe Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/pickups.php?cat=bass&sub=vintage&pickup=58_split_coil&series=p_bass I wouldn't use anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1427123348' post='2726021'] Anyone know what Pups they put in the Limelight P's? [/quote] I think they're his own pickups, handwound by Mark himself..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1427206373' post='2727129'] I think they're his own pickups, handwound by Mark himself..... [/quote] Thanks Marc. Next question, I wonder if he sells them separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 How about the EMG GZR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1427207674' post='2727158'] Thanks Marc. Next question, I wonder if he sells them separately. [/quote] I don't think so.... but he seems a really helpful bloke Drop him an email - you never know, he just might Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1427459914' post='2730628'] I don't think so.... but he seems a really helpful bloke Drop him an email - you never know, he just might [/quote] Thanks Marc. I have a set of 1970 pickups that seem to be low on output, getting them checked and re soldered to see if that helps. If it doesn't I think I'll get onto him. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Just revisited this thread. Thanks for the 'tone testimonials' chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I've a Bartolini Classic Bass in my P and its really good - i believe its voiced to have a bit more in the low mids. Playing a Lakland JO5 and then going back to the P bass makes me realise that I just love the P tone and certainly more so this pick up than the stock pick up I replaced. The bart sits well in the mix and responds well to tone knob changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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