I've taken the plunge

[waynepunkdude]

After trying lots of basses I know what I want but I can't find it so I've ordered a custom.

I have gone with a J/P/J, string through with maple neck.

Now I'm not sure what to go with pick up wise ? I like the idea of active but would it be ridiculous with 3 pick ups?

What would be the best pick ups with this configuration? Also has anyone got any recommendations for string through bridges?

Cheers

[stevie]

Have you considered a Musicman pickup at the bridge? I'm not convinced of the value of a Jazz pickup at the bridge, but if you do go down that route, consider using a hottish Jazz pickup that will give you a similar output to the P-Bass.
I don't see any problem with going active (by which I understand having active tone controls on the bass). There will probably be large differences in tone between the three pickups - so you might actually need it.
As far as pickup brands are concerned, I think you need to take the advice of your luthier. You're going to get the usual suspects on here pointing you in the direction of their boutique solutions, but you could end up forking out hundreds for a lot of hype.

[waynepunkdude]

So you think J/P/MM or p/MM ?

[Jobiebass]

Whos building it btw?

[waynepunkdude]

Our very own Shinhoman

[aj5string]

+1 on the jazz at the bridge...

go for it if you want; It will sound great, but youll need a hot one, I find the one in the bridge position on my p special a bit weak tbh

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='aj5string' post='500311' date='May 28 2009, 09:54 PM']+1 on the jazz at the bridge...

go for it if you want; It will sound great, but youll need a hot one, I find the one in the bridge position on my p special a bit weak tbh[/quote]


SD QP's?

I wanted an active preamp would it be possible?

[funkypenguin]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='500350' date='May 28 2009, 10:24 PM']SD QP's?

I wanted an active preamp would it be possible?[/quote]

i imagine so, look at what fender did with the Urge II.

[url="http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0191508808"]http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0191508808[/url]

that the sort of thing you had in mind? and i would recommend a hipshot or gotoh bridge if you want a one piece. or you could go with individual bridge units

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='500382' date='May 28 2009, 10:59 PM']i imagine so, look at what fender did with the Urge II.

[url="http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0191508808"]http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0191508808[/url]

that the sort of thing you had in mind? and i would recommend a hipshot or gotoh bridge if you want a one piece. or you could go with individual bridge units[/quote]


My plan is Urge II with maple neck so I'll look into the electroncs on that.

I have a Gotoh bridge on my P and I really like it, what do single units bring to the party apart from looking cool?

[funkypenguin]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='500388' date='May 28 2009, 11:04 PM']My plan is Urge II with maple neck so I'll look into the electroncs on that.

I have a Gotoh bridge on my P and I really like it, what do single units bring to the party apart from looking cool?[/quote]

they help reduce string to string 'talk' (technical term - sympathetic vibration)

its more of a problem on ERBs, with more strings wanting to make noise, but its still noticable on the 4, especially when you're playing at gig volume.

if its an urge style bass and a huge sound you're going for, just go for J/P/J, and put all 3 pickups on. a mate at uni has an urge and with that setting the sound is HUGE

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='500419' date='May 28 2009, 11:33 PM']they help reduce string to string 'talk' (technical term - sympathetic vibration)

its more of a problem on ERBs, with more strings wanting to make noise, but its still noticable on the 4, especially when you're playing at gig volume.

if its an urge style bass and a huge sound you're going for, just go for J/P/J, and put all 3 pickups on. a mate at uni has an urge and with that setting the sound is HUGE[/quote]


That's exactly wanted to hear.

Think I may go for one of[url="http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/images/thumbs/bassguitarpartsdirecte286.jpg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp%3Fid%3D60%26cat%3DGotoh%2B4%2BString%2BBass%2BBridges&usg=__uRgXkSGo5kp7lSbSIFzwMkybv64=&h=186&w=200&sz=8&hl=en&start=6&um=1&tbnid=4tTHlVViOv1L3M:&tbnh=97&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstring%2Bthrough%2Bbridge%2Bbass%2Bgotoh%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26rlz%3D1B5GGGL_enGB295GB295%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1"] these[/url]

[funkypenguin]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='500428' date='May 28 2009, 11:38 PM']That's exactly wanted to hear.

Think I may go for one of[url="http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/images/thumbs/bassguitarpartsdirecte286.jpg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp%3Fid%3D60%26cat%3DGotoh%2B4%2BString%2BBass%2BBridges&usg=__uRgXkSGo5kp7lSbSIFzwMkybv64=&h=186&w=200&sz=8&hl=en&start=6&um=1&tbnid=4tTHlVViOv1L3M:&tbnh=97&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstring%2Bthrough%2Bbridge%2Bbass%2Bgotoh%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26rlz%3D1B5GGGL_enGB295GB295%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1"] these[/url][/quote]

the sound really is immense! the urge is one of only two fender basses i really like, the other being the geddy jazz. the number of tonal combinations is endless!

Oh! i also forgot schaller hardware

[url="http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=81"]http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=81[/url]

Edited May 28, 2009 by funkypenguin

[Clarky]

I had a Gotoh 201 clone (from Prosebass) which was a great bridge (properly adjustable, very solid, good sustain) and neater looking IMHO than a Badass (which can look a bit clumsy, esp on a Jazz bass body shape I think). Being a sucker for brands I have just ordered an actual Gotoh 201 for my incoming CIJ 70 reissue P-bass.

As an alternative to S-D QPs, why not try Wizard? They're British, powerful and everyone on this site that uses them seems to love them to bits. Plus you can talk to the guy there and explain exactly what you want, rather than be forced to to buy off the shelf. [url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass"]http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass[/url]

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='Clarky' post='500570' date='May 29 2009, 08:13 AM']I had a Gotoh 201 clone (from Prosebass) which was a great bridge (properly adjustable, very solid, good sustain) and neater looking IMHO than a Badass (which can look a bit clumsy, esp on a Jazz bass body shape I think). Being a sucker for brands I have just ordered an actual Gotoh 201 for my incoming CIJ 70 reissue P-bass.

As an alternative to S-D QPs, why not try Wizard? They're British, powerful and everyone on this site that uses them seems to love them to bits. Plus you can talk to the guy there and explain exactly what you want, rather than be forced to to buy off the shelf. [url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass"]http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass[/url][/quote]


Looks interesting and I have heard good things about Wizard but I have a P set of SD's sitting in my drawer so it would just be a case of buying a Jazz set but the Wizards are definatly worth a phone call.

What do you think of [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/prod_bdb_AR_203237.html?image=2"]these[/url] Clarky?

[Clarky]

[quote]What do you think of [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/prod_bdb_AR_203237.html?image=2"]these[/url] Clarky?[/quote]
I have never tried single saddle bridges. The 'traditionalist' in me doesn't really like the look of them (I associate them with German weird-shaped furniture basses) plus - although they stop cross-talk between strings - I do wonder whether they have enough mass to anchor the strings properly.

[soopercrip]

[quote name='Clarky' post='500663' date='May 29 2009, 09:37 AM']I have never tried single saddle bridges. The 'traditionalist' in me doesn't really like the look of them (I associate them with German weird-shaped furniture basses) plus - although they stop cross-talk between strings - I do wonder whether they have enough mass to anchor the strings properly.[/quote]

Better? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/hipshot_triple_lock_down_bridge.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/hipshot_triple_lock_down_bridge.htm[/url] bloody dear though!

Do you ground all or just one, er while i'm here...

Edited May 29, 2009 by soopercrip

[Noisyjon]

I would highly recommend the SD Classic/Hot Stacks for Jazz to go in your bass with your P pickup.
They are really good sounding units and are humbucking p'ups.

Cheers,
JTB

[stevie]

[quote name='jonthebass' post='500676' date='May 29 2009, 11:00 AM']I would highly recommend the SD Classic/Hot Stacks for Jazz to go in your bass with your P pickup.
They are really good sounding units and are humbucking p'ups.[/quote]
Never tried the Jazz versions of those (I'd like to) but I do know that the Quarter Pounder in the bridge position is quite a good match for a standard output P-bass pickup as far as output is concerned.

[Kongo]

OMG he can make these!?
You bitch! I was thinking of a J/P/MM config.
PLease who me when it's done!!!

[funkypenguin]

[quote name='Clarky' post='500663' date='May 29 2009, 10:37 AM']I have never tried single saddle bridges. The 'traditionalist' in me doesn't really like the look of them (I associate them with German weird-shaped furniture basses) plus - although they stop cross-talk between strings - I do wonder whether they have enough mass to anchor the strings properly.[/quote]

they have more than enough mass to anchor the strings properly. hence why they're so widely used. to each his own though!

[waynepunkdude]

I'll defo look into the SD Hot Stacks, I don't think I like the singles now I think of it, the Schaller looks good.

Great advice guys.