Recommend Me Some Pickups

[Norris]

I'm just getting into guitar building and am thinking about my second build. This will be a 5 string bass with 2 humbucker pickups. I would like to be able to centre tap, so I'm preferably looking at 4-wire pickups.

I'd like to be able to get them positioned somewhere around the Precision spot and Stingray bridge (and I know only a P/Stingray will sound like a...)

I'm also looking for a rectangular case i.e. not split P style

What pickups can you recommend I look at?

TIA

Edit: I generally prefer passive but would not rule out active

Edited September 23, 2015 by Norris

[hubrad]

I've not used this model, but I have used Bartolini before and I'd say their reputation for top-notch pickups is well justified.
The quad-coil design appeals, as you can switch for a variety of types: http://www.bartolini.net/product/xxp25c-b/

[Norris]

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1443000331' post='2871229']
I've not used this model, but I have used Bartolini before and I'd say their reputation for top-notch pickups is well justified.
The quad-coil design appeals, as you can switch for a variety of types: http://www.bartolini.net/product/xxp25c-b/
[/quote]

Thanks. I was thinking of checking out Bartolini after I posted. Those look very compact for a quad coil

[Marc S]

Another +1 for Bartolini pickups here

For inexpensive, passive pickups, try Entwistles
Not sure if they do any 5 string types - but their P bass passive pups are superb,
punchy, and really reasonably priced.....