Useless amateur Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I am starting my first build and I am looking at pick ups. I have been looking at using these Wilkinson pickup but on the sales forum I have seen these MIJ Fender pickup the build is a precision that will be used for rock/punk stuff MOSTLY but not exclusively so I want it to have punch. Am I right in thinking the Wilkinson’s are the better bet for me please guys? Many thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I've never tried the Fenders, but you can't go wrong with Wilkinson's. Massive bang for the buck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said: I've never tried the Fenders, but you can't go wrong with Wilkinson's. Massive bang for the buck. Yeah that’s what I thought Thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 The Tony Butler has Wilkinson Pickups, Jon, so as long as you’re happy with them in that bass prob wise to put them in the build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: The Tony Butler has Wilkinson Pickups, Jon, so as long as you’re happy with them in that bass prob wise to put them in the build. That is one of the reasons I suggested them Lozz. They sound great to me for the sound I am after Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 They’re great pickups. When I got the TB I thought I’d have to replace them to get a sound similar to my US Fender with Custom Shop pickups but no, the Wilkinson’s were near enough for me not to bother, and I’m very OCD about stuff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 If you are looking for a decent cheap pickup, have a look at the Tonerider pickups. I have had one in my Nate Mendel P for a few years and it`s a great pickup for not a lot of cash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I would give these some serious consideration, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233695059974 There definitely not vintage sounding if you wanted that Motown sound but for punk and a more aggressive, modern sound they're very good. Kind of like the Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounder but with more mids I feel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Check out the Kent Armstrong Vintage P pickup. I have always used them in basses (replacing the stock MIJ pickups). If you like what you read, I have one that you are welcome to. Drop me a pm with your details and I'll send it to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Steve Browning said: Check out the Kent Armstrong Vintage P pickup. I have always used them in basses (replacing the stock MIJ pickups). If you like what you read, I have one that you are welcome to. Drop me a pm with your details and I'll send it to you. Pm sent Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I thought you were talking about chat up lines, as I could do with some new ones....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 21 minutes ago, mattbass6 said: I thought you were talking about chat up lines, as I could do with some new ones....... 🤣 been married way too long for that thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Maude said: I would give these some serious consideration, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233695059974 There definitely not vintage sounding if you wanted that Motown sound but for punk and a more aggressive, modern sound they're very good. Kind of like the Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounder but with more mids I feel. If you want 'punchy' these are Mike Tyson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 34 minutes ago, Paul S said: If you want 'punchy' these are Mike Tyson. You are the second person to recommend those. I will have to get a set for an existing bass I have to give it some punch thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I built a few bitsas years ago. I put a pair of Seymour Duncan quarter pounders in, and it just sounded like a mess. Nothing to do with the pick ups, but I hadn't taken any consideration into the pots etc. I'd seriously consider matching them the best you can to the pick ups you choose. It wasnt just a case of 'pick any and itll be great' unfortunately for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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