Dan Dare Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 I'd like to try some different pickups in my Rebop. At the moment, it has EMG HZ p/us, which were what it came with. I know the HZ was the budget EMG. Tonally, the sound is not very subtle. The low end is massive, the mid honk very pronounced and the top end is a little reticent. I know that mid growl is part of the Spector signature sound and I don't want to lose it, but it would be nice to tame it a little and add a bit more air in the highs. It's a 4 string, so EMG 35 type p/us should suit. I'd rather not have to start routing it to get replacements to fit. Anyone tried the EMG 35P4? It's claimed to be a bit closer to a P bass sound, which could be interesting. All suggestions appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Nordstrand Big Singles. They do an EMG 35 fitting. I heard these on a demo of a high end Ibanez and loved them (annoyingly never found the video again)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Edge Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 22 hours ago, Mykesbass said: Nordstrand Big Singles. They do an EMG 35 fitting. I heard these on a demo of a high end Ibanez and loved them (annoyingly never found the video again)! I have Big Singles in my Ibanez SR900 and they made a noticeable difference and sound very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycloud Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 (edited) On 04/10/2024 at 04:10, Dan Dare said: Anyone tried the EMG 35P4? It's claimed to be a bit closer to a P bass sound, which could be interesting. It sounds like an EMG P. There's no real P sound as even Fender branded Ps vary a lot, but EMGs are much more consistent in my experience. Edit: crappy grammar. Edited October 7 by crazycloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Personally I find the X series EMGs to be a lot better than the regular ones for Precision types. Just sounds more open to me. https://www.emgpickups.com/bass/extended-series/35p4x.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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