Pick-up recommendations

[Gust0o]

I was hoping some of you would be able to lend some advice.

I had ordered some nice EMG PJHZ pick-ups, which are their passives - which makes a nice change from a long list of active offerings. However, they seem to be having some difficulty with my order (US shipping) so I might be back to square one.

Anyone have any pick-up tips? I'm after plenty of attack (which I think is the correct technical term! Pardon me if not!) being a rock player - which might have been the EMGs down to the ground.

Requirments:

Split-P and J-type set, serving two-tone and master-volume knobs (replacing an existing, corroded set)
Attack!
Must be passive (aware this contradicts the above some, but as it's a first effort build/fix-up I don't fancy routing)

Budget is, well, generous. If it's sensible, I'll consider - though my most of the boutique offerings would be absolutely wasted on my woeful playing.

Any thoughts chaps? If some superstar rides in and aims me at the complete package, I'll love them forever.

[neepheid]

Wizard P/J Combo (Big) - [url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass&page=2"]http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?ca...Bass&page=2[/url]

Seymour Duncan quarter pounder - [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/basslines/progressive-1/sjb3_quarterpou/"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/bass...jb3_quarterpou/[/url] and [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/basslines/progressive-1/spb3_quarterpou/"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/bass...pb3_quarterpou/[/url]

Delano looks interesting with those huge pole pieces - [url="http://www.delano.de/products.html?&cHash=ddc58fffeb&tx_smtdelano_pi1"]http://www.delano.de/products.html?&cH...x_smtdelano_pi1[/url][cat]=1&tx_smtdelano_pi1[series]=6&tx_smtdelano_pi1[strings]=5&tx_smtdelano_pi1[system]=45 and [url="http://www.delano.de/products.html?&cHash=54bcaec391&tx_smtdelano_pi1"]http://www.delano.de/products.html?&cH...x_smtdelano_pi1[/url][cat]=1&tx_smtdelano_pi1[series]=5&tx_smtdelano_pi1[strings]=5&tx_smtdelano_pi1[system]=34

I can only speak for the Seymour Duncan split P in passive, had plenty of output and growl for my ears. I've used a bridge J quarter pounder, but it's hooked up to a 2 band EQ preamp.

[Mikey R]

[quote name='neepheid' post='592184' date='Sep 7 2009, 04:04 PM']Wizard P/J Combo (Big) - [url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass&page=2"]http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?ca...Bass&page=2[/url][/quote]

Ive got the Wizard Thumper on my P, and I absolutely love it - in no way is it shy, absolutely perfect for rock. LOTS of bass and mids, but it also allows all the clank and zing to come through, which is what I like.

I can imaging the extra J would allow for more scooped mids, maybe a slappy sound, so would be a good addition, but Im happy with just the P.

[Rumple]

I have passive Delano's with the big pole pieces in my Jazz Bass and they have the best passive tone I have had so far. Sandberg use them in their basses.

Not tried Wizards but have heard nothing but praise for them, good price, British and easy to sell on if you are not happy with them.


R.

Edited September 7, 2009 by Rumple

[Gust0o]

Wizard do sound like they've had some good press, so I've dropped them a line.

Further thought, what about Gotoh? Given as I've got Gotoh bridge and tuners, my brand loyalty does make me wonder - there appear to be some very cheap ones on Ebay.

[Rumple]

Got one of there bridges on the same Jazz as the Delano's, very nice indeed.

R.

[henry norton]

I've used a DiMarzio P in my bass for the last 20 odd years and still think it's one of the best P pickups you can buy. I have a Schaller J in the bridge position which gives a good contrast - very smooth and bright to the grit and growl of the DiM.

[Mikey R]

Hey Gus, did you ever get your pickup sorted? If not, youre welcome to try my P bass out if you cant decide on Wizard. Im away for a bit but let me if you want to have a play and I'll let you know when Im back.

Edited September 18, 2009 by Mikey R