Angel Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I don't suppose anyone has any recommendations for inexpensive PJ pickups for 5 string (not active)? I'm just planning building my first bass from scratch, and I really liked the PJ setup I had on an old bass some years ago. I don't have tons of spare wonga so I have to have a bit of a budget mindset. I don't want active as I have a J-Retro 01 that I'm planning on sticking in. Anything cheap (ish) but useable out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Roswell do very decent cheap 5er pups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Bartolini pickups would pair very well with a J-Retro 01 pre amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 You may struggle for an inexpensive 5 string P pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I agree, but you have to use a pickup worthy of an East preamp. Saves the bother of upgrading later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, chris_b said: I agree, but you have to use a pickup worthy of an East preamp. Saves the bother of upgrading later. I see your point, but if I go bust on budget before finishing I have no bass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, Angel said: I don't suppose anyone has any recommendations for inexpensive PJ pickups for 5 string (not active)? I'm just planning building my first bass from scratch, and I really liked the PJ setup I had on an old bass some years ago. I don't have tons of spare wonga so I have to have a bit of a budget mindset. I don't want active as I have a J-Retro 01 that I'm planning on sticking in. Anything cheap (ish) but useable out there? I've got one in a draw somewhere. It's a Bill Lawrence P-46 pickup. https://www.wildepickups.com/products/p-46 It's pretty cool and is good for 4 or 5 strings. The price isn't too silly too. Edited March 12, 2020 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 41 minutes ago, Grangur said: I've got one in a draw somewhere. It's a Bill Lawrence P-46 pickup. https://www.wildepickups.com/products/p-46 It's pretty cool and is good for 4 or 5 strings. The price isn't too silly too. I don't suppose you are thinking of selling your one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 19 hours ago, Angel said: I don't suppose you are thinking of selling your one? It did cross my mind. I'll think on it and PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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