doc40hz Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I've been using a custom Maruszczyk for my wedding band gig for a few years - 5 string, P/MM config with ability to turn the MM into single coil/series/parallel. I've never been happy with the P sound - it's a Delano MVC5 AL. Doesn't sound like a P to me. So i've been trying out various basses./ Recently got a Sadowsky metro express which had been upgraded with the VTC and noiseless pickups. THe P pickup sounds great, PJ is fantastic for slap but I cant get a decent bridge pickup sound for the songs that need more of a stringray vibe. I've tried various degrees of blend and solod and boosting the gain but just doesnt do it for me. I really notice it on "Dont stop believing" where I'd normally have my MM in series and solo'd with a bit of a mid poke. So...are there any high output 5 string jazz pickups I could drop in to the bridge position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Which preamp you have? If your blend is just a pot, you could consider Noll Mixpot instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc40hz Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, itu said: Which preamp you have? If your blend is just a pot, you could consider Noll Mixpot instead. It's the sadowsky VTC. Never heard of that Noll Mixpot, will look into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 https://www.geminipickups.co.uk/bass/mountain-lightning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy777 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Dimarzio Ultra Jazz are the highest output jazz pickups I’ve had - fantastic clarity and low end too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 On 24/03/2024 at 22:27, Paddy777 said: Dimarzio Ultra Jazz are the highest output jazz pickups I’ve had - fantastic clarity and low end too This. I've got one going spare you can have too, if you want. I think they're around £90 new, but you can have mine for a lot less - just PM me if desired. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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