Killstarz Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 ok, im looking to replace the pickups on my pbass. Im looking for something that with a nice vintage tone. any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 If you want a vintage P-bass tone, I swear by the Seymour Duncan SPB1 [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/basslines/vintage-1/spb1_vintage_fo/"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/bass...pb1_vintage_fo/[/url] or there is the Antiquity range for a few more bucks [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/antiquity/bass/"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/antiquity/bass/[/url] The SPB1 is used by loads of pros looking for an authentic traditional tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I've just ordered the Fender 'Original' P-Bass pickup, which is the new name for their '62 re-issue, £60 on eBay. I've got a 2005 MIA that sounds a bit too polite, and I reckon this will give me the sound I'm looking for. Here's a Talkbass thread with a couple of clips comparing them to the Fender MIMs: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=576039"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=576039[/url] I've waded through quite a few threads on this subject, and generally the most commone answers are these Fender ones, Seymour Duncan SPB-1 / Antiquity, Lindy Fralin, DiMarzio. There's also the Wizard pickups, the Trad is probably your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killstarz Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 [quote name='dannybuoy' post='585532' date='Aug 31 2009, 01:15 AM']I've just ordered the Fender 'Original' P-Bass pickup, which is the new name for their '62 re-issue, £60 on eBay. I've got a 2005 MIA that sounds a bit too polite, and I reckon this will give me the sound I'm looking for. Here's a Talkbass thread with a couple of clips comparing them to the Fender MIMs: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=576039"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=576039[/url] I've waded through quite a few threads on this subject, and generally the most commone answers are these Fender ones, Seymour Duncan SPB-1 / Antiquity, Lindy Fralin, DiMarzio. There's also the Wizard pickups, the Trad is probably your best bet.[/quote] quality, was looking at the seymour duncan ones. do you know the difference between the twin coil and the single coil in the antiquity range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 [quote]do you know the difference between the twin coil and the single coil in the antiquity range?[/quote] Completely different shape and size - the single coil models fit '51 or Telecaster basses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='585497' date='Aug 30 2009, 11:50 PM']If you want a vintage P-bass tone, I swear by the Seymour Duncan SPB1[/quote] +1 Added one of these to my 50's RI for some P/P action and the tone is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 [quote name='ezbass' post='585744' date='Aug 31 2009, 01:23 PM']+1 Added one of these to my 50's RI for some P/P action and the tone is spot on.[/quote] Another +1 for SPB1, nice vintagey tone on my old Tokai with flats. Though I do also want to try Wizard pickups myself next time, I need to upgrade a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieD_FenderP2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Seymour Duncan SPB-1 or Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quater Pounders My personal preferance is the SPB-3's paired with either a set of Rotosound Flats or Rotosound Swing Bass RS77LE heavy gauge strings Tone is phenomenal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 [quote name='StevieD_FenderP2009' post='585782' date='Aug 31 2009, 02:42 PM']Seymour Duncan SPB-1 or Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quater Pounders My personal preferance is the SPB-3's paired with either a set of Rotosound Flats or Rotosound Swing Bass RS77LE heavy gauge strings Tone is phenomenal[/quote] I'd agree with this but as the original post was on traditional vintage tone just bear in mind the SPB-3 has a bit more bite to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieD_FenderP2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='585815' date='Aug 31 2009, 03:41 PM']I'd agree with this but as the original post was on traditional vintage tone just bear in mind the SPB-3 has a bit more bite to it[/quote] Yeah thats true, But when you roll off the tone to half, it gives that real vintage P-Bass growl Theyre what i use and thats what I do when i need just a pure vintage sound from my bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killstarz Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 ive had the quater pounders before. not really what im looking for i dont think, they are a bit too punchy. there seems to be a lot of love for the SPB-1s on here. would you go for those over the twin coil antiquitys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieD_FenderP2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yes mate, i definately would Theyre amazing sounding pickups Try them out mate And if you dont like them, i'll buy them off you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieD_FenderP2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Btw, is that Jaco Pastorius in your picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killstarz Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Well, im pretty much sold on the SPB-1s. Thanks to all those who gave me the heads up. much appreciated. Stevie D, that is indeed Jaco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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