Weird and Wonderful pickup suggestions

[BassApprentice]

So I've got this Bronco that I've resurrected, it currently has a cheap rail pickup sitting in it which is fine but I want something more. I love the look of Nick Campbells Musicmaster and the vibe it has. 

I'm  intrigued by the Serek B90 humbucker but let me know what other fun pickup suggestions you have! 

[ribbetingfrog]

I’ve got a Toltek 51 P bass pup in mine.

gives a woody, deep and thumpy tone with the tone pot rolled off a bit.

 

prefer it to the hot rails I tried before.

had to file the scratch plate just a smidge.

[Killed_by_Death]

 

The B90 is not a humbucker.

If you want a humbucker, get a Nordstrand Big Split in a custom shape to fit.

 

[PlungerModerno]

Why not a short scale "Wife" style deely:

It would mean routing for a traditional mudbucker... I was thinking about getting one of these for a P bass: https://lacemusic.com/products/lace-ultra-slim-acoustic-bass as an alternative to routing and to see if I prefer it in the neck vs. the bridge position.

[JohnDaBass]

22 hours ago, BassApprentice said:

let me know what other fun pickup suggestions you have! 

One idea is to use a Jess Loureiro split '51 P ( wired in series)  to replace the stock Bronco Pup and add an EBO Humbucker in the neck position. Thus a BroncieWife 😂😂😂😂😂

[PlungerModerno]

7 hours ago, JohnDaBass said:

One idea is to use a Jess Loureiro split '51 P ( wired in series)  to replace the stock Bronco Pup and add an EBO Humbucker in the neck position. Thus a BroncieWife 😂😂😂😂😂

I assume that's this: https://www.jlguitars.com/index.php?id_product=30&id_product_attribute=0&rewrite=p-bass-51-coil-split-tele-bass&controller=product&id_lang=8

I think that could be a great combo with the neck 'bucker.

What I'm hoping to do with the Lace pickup allows me to move it about before sticking it down (and move it around for different strings I switch out). Would it be worth suggesting... a BroncGrabbaWife?

[JohnDaBass]

2 hours ago, PlungerModerno said:

 Would it be worth suggesting... a BroncGrabbaWife?

Or BonkingGrabbaWife😂😂😂😂😂

[BassApprentice]

On 22/02/2021 at 01:54, Killed_by_Death said:

 

The B90 is not a humbucker.

If you want a humbucker, get a Nordstrand Big Split in a custom shape to fit.

 

They have just released it as a humbucker and it does sound cool in this Gibson - very tempted.

 

 

[BassApprentice]

So I could go for the Serek - but if there anyone in the UK that would be able to do something similar? I love the way this looks but $175+shipping and taxes makes it quite expensive....Any Suggestions?

 

 

[PlungerModerno]

I imagine even if it must be a custom one off, at that price (or close to it, including more local shipping) somebody would be delighted with the business.

I would recommend the creamery if you want something custom. I haven't made an order like the above, but I would imagine he can get pretty much exactly what you ask for.

[Matt P]

I'd imagine that catswhisker could make you something suitable. 

https://www.catswhiskerpickups.co.uk/

 

Matt 

[BassApprentice]

Thanks both, I'll send off some emails and see what can be done! 

[ezbass]

On 26/02/2021 at 19:41, BassApprentice said:

Thanks both, I'll send off some emails and see what can be done! 

Did you get anywhere with this?

[BassApprentice]

Oh wow, totally forgot about this. 

 

I think Catwhisker were able to do a Humbucker in a P90 style case, so very similar to the Serek. I never went through with the order so no idea how it would work out!

 

 

 

[Baloney Balderdash]

If it was me I'd get a '51 P Bass single coil pickup, perhaps the Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder if you want something high output, which unlike all the other Quarter Pounder pickups for some reason actually is not muddy at all and also fairly mids heavy.

 

And it should even be a direct drop in, without further routing needed.

 

Then again I do personally really love that 51' P single coil tone.