Pestie Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hey Everyone I recently bought a really lovely 91 MIK Precision off the forum. I would like to put in some new pickups that give me a nice punchy sound. It would be really nice if you could make suggestions so that I can make a choice of what to put in it. I really don't know what to put in at the moment but I'm sure somebody will have done this with cracking results. Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you. Mike (Pestie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 on ebay, "only music", blues tribute model, nice and punchy failing that, I'm selling a pickup out of a classic 50s model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Now you've gone and done it, cue three pages by this evening It really depends on what you are trying to achieve but on one of my builds I decided that I wanted punchy and went for Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounds. Result = very punchy but not a traditional P sound. It was what I wanted though, so I was happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) I'll sell you a SD Quarterpounder , and I don't even work for McDonald's 😜...anyhow PM me if interested , it's a great well rounded pick up Edited July 31, 2015 by Raslee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I have a SD quarterpounder and it is a good pickup but I agree with the above that it doesn't offer a traditional Precision sound, it is quite tight sounding and very aggressive (in my bass anyway) I have a Lindy Fralin in my 50's Classic, both bands I play in agree that this is their favourite sounding bass, again it is quite tight sounding but offers a more rounded sound....my Roadworn 50's classic has the standard Fender pickup in place and that sounds great as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1438351581' post='2833820'] on ebay, "only music", blues tribute model, nice and punchy failing that, I'm selling a pickup out of a classic 50s model? [/quote] [quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1438358965' post='2833932'] I'll sell you a SD Quarterpounder , and I don't even work for McDonald's ...anyhow PM me if interested , it's a great well rounded pick up [/quote] Please gents keep offers of sales to p.m. only. I don't want to do any locking or deleting because the OT is a genuine request for info, so please keep all replies as advisory only. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1438351715' post='2833822'] Now you've gone and done it, cue three pages by this evening It really depends on what you are trying to achieve but on one of my builds I decided that I wanted punchy and went for Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounds. Result = very punchy[i][b] but not a traditional P sound.[/b][/i] It was what I wanted though, so I was happy. [/quote] Thanks for the info Gary. If you want a traditional P-bass sound, what pup would you go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Traditional = Aguilar [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1exrD10v4mg"]http://www.youtube....h?v=1exrD10v4mg[/url] Edited July 31, 2015 by Raslee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestie Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Thanks everyone, it's a bit of a minefield isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1438373143' post='2834130'] Thanks for the info Gary. If you want a traditional P-bass sound, what pup would you go for? [/quote] Evening Rich, I think I would be going for a Fender 60's pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 [quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1438373490' post='2834133'] Traditional = Aguilar [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1exrD10v4mg"]http://www.youtube....h?v=1exrD10v4mg[/url] [/quote] Really like that guy's playing.. the Curtis Mayfield 'Pusherman' thing he does is so good/tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project_c Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1438375639' post='2834151'] Evening Rich, I think I would be going for a Fender 60's pup. [/quote] +1, I put Fender CS60's in a P recently, very happy with them. Classic precision tone, dynamic and responsive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Pestie' timestamp='1438350651' post='2833814'] Hey Everyone I recently bought a really lovely 91 MIK Precision off the forum. I would like to put in some new pickups that give me a nice punchy sound. It would be really nice if you could make suggestions so that I can make a choice of what to put in it. I really don't know what to put in at the moment but I'm sure somebody will have done this with cracking results. Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you. Mike (Pestie) [/quote] Entwistle PBX-N!!! (the [b]neodymium[/b] one) If you look for a "classic" motown sound etc, maybe not. But if you want a powerful, fat, punchy sound, you could do a lot worse than trying this pickup. It sounds HUGE, in a very good way. Very well balanced too. Great pickup at around £80. But it's even better because it's not £80, but £26! And no, I'm not recommending it for its price. I recommend it for its sound, regardless the price. Edited August 1, 2015 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 [quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1438363219' post='2834005'] I have a Lindy Fralin in my 50's Classic, both bands I play in agree that this is their favourite sounding bass, again it is quite tight sounding but offers a more rounded sound.... [/quote] how would you describe the difference between the Classic 50's original pickup and the Lindy Fralin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamd Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I just ordered an Entwistle off eBay, £15 inc postage!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Anyone mentioned SD SPB-1 yet? Traditional and quite punchy enough - IMHO. Of course it depends on what rig you're using, whether you play with a pick, and whether Uranus is in conjunction with Jupiter... just to confuse the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 White dimarzio dp 127. Don't know how they sound like, but there the coolest looking pickups. Always wanted a white p bass, maple neck, white scratch plate and a white pair of dimarzio dp127's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1438370815' post='2834094'] Ok fair enough Please gents keep offers of sales to p.m. only. I don't want to do any locking or deleting because the OT is a genuine request for info, so please keep all replies as advisory only. Thanks. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 dimarzio model p dp122!! having gone through ooodles of differnt pickups ......these do it for me ,perfectly cutting in a band situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1438445715' post='2834588'] how would you describe the difference between the Classic 50's original pickup and the Lindy Fralin? [/quote] I would say the Fralin offers a more compressed punchy sound, it still has all the sound range of the original but is tighter sounding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestie Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 I'm spoiled for choice now, quite a bit to think about. thank you all Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Of the replacement types I've tried, I've ended up with Kent Armstrong Vintage P pickups. Lovely traditional thump to them with a bit more right across the frequencies but I'm a dinosaur who cites Bohemian Rhapsody as my favourite bass sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I'm waiting for a Seymour Duncan SPB-1 for my CiJ Precision, I'll let you know what I think when I get it next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1438457329' post='2834686'] White dimarzio dp 127. Don't know how they sound like, but there the coolest looking pickups. Always wanted a white p bass, maple neck, white scratch plate and a white pair of dimarzio dp127's [/quote] that reminds me... I have a pair of these (in black!) that I never got to try! Still in my drawer of parts, I should experiment! Thanks for reminding me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 [quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1438459522' post='2834711'] I would say the Fralin offers a more compressed punchy sound, it still has all the sound range of the original but is tighter sounding [/quote] I really like the original pickup, but sometimes it can feel a bit... lacking a bit of something I can't describe. I asked because two other people, when talking about the Classic 50, said "have you tried Fralins?" BassChat can get expensive! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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