bassfan Posted August 10, 2019 Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) I’m sure this thread exists already but I can’t find it. So here goes..... Hypothetically I’m building a bass. A PJ. Technically I’m useless. So I need some help. I’d be looking for a set that would give me a hefty P thump and together be able to slap and get some modern sounds. We play everything from Luther Vandross , Chic, Bruno Mars to the Killers. Just after your thoughts, what’s good and what I should avoid? Edited August 10, 2019 by bassfan Quote
KiOgon Posted August 10, 2019 Posted August 10, 2019 https://www.thomann.de/gb/dimarzio_dp126_basspickup_set.htm You could do a lot worse ! Quote
bassfan Posted August 10, 2019 Author Posted August 10, 2019 Blimey that was quick! Thanks. You use the dimarzios? Quote
bassfan Posted August 10, 2019 Author Posted August 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, walshy said: Custom shop 62 And what about the bridge end to go with the P ? Quote
KiOgon Posted August 10, 2019 Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) @bassfan I have the DP127W in my AVRI Blonde White '57 P it sounds immense and each note is crystal clear, IMHO the perfect passive P sound, but of course you can F unk it up with pedals etc if you must 😎 Not got the J's in anything ATM, but they are equally brilliant and of course you get the 4 wire option of coil splitting. The pair also work seriously well together in series mode too! Edited August 10, 2019 by KiOgon 1 Quote
walshy Posted August 10, 2019 Posted August 10, 2019 57 minutes ago, bassfan said: And what about the bridge end to go with the P ? Dimarzio mate. Sounded killer in a PJ I had. The 62 pick ups are mighty!!! Quote
bassfan Posted August 10, 2019 Author Posted August 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, walshy said: Dimarzio mate. Sounded killer in a PJ I had. The 62 pick ups are mighty!!! So the 62 P’s with @KiOgon DP127 J at the bridge.... 🤔 1 Quote
Lozz196 Posted August 10, 2019 Posted August 10, 2019 2 hours ago, walshy said: Custom shop 62 And add in a Seymour Duncan Hot Stack for the bridge. Hum-cancelling, big sound. 2 Quote
walshy Posted August 10, 2019 Posted August 10, 2019 2 hours ago, bassfan said: So the 62 P’s with @KiOgon DP127 J at the bridge.... 🤔 🙌 Quote
TheGreek Posted August 10, 2019 Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) Contact Martin Herrick, he'll build you anything you want - at a very reasonable price. https://www.herrickpickups.com/ WHAT WE DO. A guitar or bass pickup is one of those things in life that’s better when made by hand, the sound is unmistakable; big, clear & open. Our pickups are based on simple, honest production techniques & use traditional materials. We also use modern innovative materials in order to offer the best possible options for the range of tone & the appearance of a finished product. As all pickups are completely handmade the possibilities are literally unlimited for special custom orders. Requests for unusual one-off models are welcome. All the raw materials for construction of our pickups are produced, either in Great Britain the E.U. To offer musicians a choice of high quality upgrades that really make a difference. Edited August 10, 2019 by TheGreek 1 Quote
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