Precision Pickup Recommendation

[The-Ox]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1460578935' post='3027062']
Think I would be tempted to go with Fender 62 custom shop pups.
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yep, these are great

[quote name='Captain Rumble' timestamp='1464188363' post='3057359']
I used a Norstrand NP4 on a bitsa which was ok but for some sort of aggressive thing in the high mid to top range which I found myself trying to EQ out somewhat unsuccessfully. I let a local outfit by the name of Tonefinder have a listen to see what he thought and he suggested a change of cap value and the fitting of a treble bleed on the volume pot which I agreed to. The change it made was surprising to say the least definition improved no end the aggressive top thing gone more punch all in all major improvement. I guess what I am trying to say is you may not need new pups it might be that the change you want is in the cap, pots, pickup height/ action adjustments for less cost and of course undo able if you change your mind
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I really want to try these! What are they like at full treble?

[Captain Rumble]

I really want to try these! What are they like at full treble?

With chromes on my bitsa and noting that I only play finger style they give a nice full bottom end but not so much old school thump top end does not to my ears go very high but is strong enough to cut through 2 noisy guitars. I think if you want full on old school then these probably wont be your first choice but equally they are not overly modern sounding.

[The-Ox]

thanks!

[Lozz196]

[quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1464194850' post='3057448']
I really want to try these! What are they like at full treble?
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I found them to be more polite/articulate than Fender pickups, which is why I sold my set on.

[ead]

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1460579567' post='3027070']
If you're after vintage, rather than modern, then I'd be tempted to try those from jlguitars.com
Jess Loureiro winds the pups by hand using the old methods and materials.

I've got some on order right now. So I'm about to find out what they sound like. I've tried his 51 Precision pup and that was great.

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I've just bought one of the P Bass Classis pickups. Looking forward to trying it out, it's this one: http://jlguitars.eu/shop/index.php?id_product=11&controller=product&id_lang=4

[lee650]

I've got the 60's Aguilar pickups in my Nate Mendel!! It's a very smooth and refined sound with a present but not overpowering treble. Its vintage voiced but not boomy at all,the mids are very punchy and sounds amazing with the TI flats I have on it

Edited July 20, 2017 by lee650

[markdavid]

[quote name='Yawn_Blah' timestamp='1460574955' post='3027013']
[b]Voiced:[/b]
[b]1. vintage, not modern[/b]
[b]2. not boomy, good thump, good mids, not growly, good but not sizzling highs.[/b]

- i use XL chromes
- i tried SD SPB-2 & 3s. on SPB-2s i love their mids and hi mids's balance (strong mids vs moderate hi mids) but disliked the boominess and i think they lack in the top end (to my ears). on SPB-3s i love what's happening in the lows (strong lows while not boomy at all and very thumpy) and hate the rest (scooped mids, exaggerated highs ...)
- budget is tight so boutiques are not an option for me.
- output doesn't matter.
- how are SPB-1s?

please share your knowledge and experience with me. i'll appreciate that.

Cheers
-T
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I would avoid SPB-1 for your application, i have SPB-1 in a bass and it is seriously lacking in the mids and im not a boosted mids kind of person, lots of bass just non existent midrange

[Lozz196]

Yep, the SPB-1 is a pretty scooped sounding pickup. Very good at what it does, which is a nice solid low end, with fairly precise highs, but mids, nah, it left those at home.