anzoid Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Anyone tried the DiMarzio DP122BK P-bass pickups and like to comment? Thinking about a set for my MIM P-bass... It's currently sporting a set of SD Quarter Pounders that I very much like the sound of, but always on the lookout for something interesting (cheaper than buying a new bass... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) They're more usually known as the Model P, there's loads of reviews online if you Google 'Dimarzio Model P' but as usual you'll get a ton of often conflicting information! I've had a couple of these over the years - and have just picked up another one on here recently for a great price. They are a very different beast from the quarter pounders though, the QP's supposedly have masses of bottom end and a mid scoop so are more modern sounding (I've not used the QP's personally, but this seems to be the online consensus, so apologies if that's not right!) whereas the Model P sounds much more like the classic Precision tone - solid, rounded bass, punchy mids and enough top end to cut through without being too bright sounding. Think something along the lines of the tone that has served Steve Harris so well over the years and you'll be in the right ball park. Personally I love the tone of them. I've read that 1 or 2 people think they have a bit more mid range than the Precision is known for, but in my experience that is not the case, they give the classic P tone but with a somewhat higher output from the pickup. They work brilliantly in a band mix too. As to whether they're the sort of thing you will like, only you can answer that Edited March 8, 2017 by Osiris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 My absolute fave P bass pup. Wonderful for cutting through with Rick and punk, big output, with them being mid forward they seem more articulate ( to me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Thanks for the comments - sounds like it might be worth having a punt on a set sometime soon as I'm looking for something a bit different to the QPs anyway. Off to "Items Wanted" section I go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 [quote name='anzoid' timestamp='1488884131' post='3252574'] Anyone tried the DiMarzio DP122BK P-bass pickups and like to comment? Thinking about a set for my MIM P-bass... It's currently sporting a set of SD Quarter Pounders that I very much like the sound of, but always on the lookout for something interesting (cheaper than buying a new bass... ) [/quote] The DiMarzio pickups are nice but I am in the to much midrange camp if it was my bass I would prefer the 1/4 pounders but I think the DiMarzios are well built and could be worth a try if you dont like them they sell quick enough on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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