boab Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I have a 1969 P bass with original pickups and would like to upgrade them. I play with a good solid bottom end and plenty of string presence. You can hear and see the bass on[url="http://www.vimeo.com/nutbros"] www.vimeo.com/nutbro[/url]s if you listen to the last verse you may hear what sound I like (this also has a synth under it though) I play through a Roost 250w valve head with a Music man 4x12" bass cab and sometimes with a 15" or 18" under it. Im looking at dimarzio model P, EMG PHZ, wizard Pickups and kent armstrong (I put a pair of these on my Tokai Jazz and enjoy the sound) Any suggestions? Thanks in advance Boab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 [quote name='boab' post='657488' date='Nov 17 2009, 09:07 PM']I have a 1969 P bass with original pickups and would like to upgrade them. I play with a good solid bottom end and plenty of string presence. You can hear and see the bass on[url="http://www.vimeo.com/nutbros"] www.vimeo.com/nutbro[/url]s if you listen to the last verse you may hear what sound I like (this also has a synth under it though) I play through a Roost 250w valve head with a Music man 4x12" bass cab and sometimes with a 15" or 18" under it. Im looking at dimarzio model P, EMG PHZ, wizard Pickups and kent armstrong (I put a pair of these on my Tokai Jazz and enjoy the sound) Any suggestions? Thanks in advance Boab[/quote] Try 'Wizard Pickups'. Andy Blake makes any pickup to your spec, excellent bloke and superb service. Highly recommend him, he made me two pickups to go with my Nordy preamp that I fitted in my main bass (pictured). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I've just put some Wizard Area 51's in my P bass [b][i]REALLY[/i][/b] good! [url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?ID=180"]Wizard Area 51 Stealth[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Personally I'd keep the '69 original and buy another P bass to tinker with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 What are you trying to achieve that your current pickups lack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinson Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I echo WOT's question. I replaced my 75P bass pickup with a Wizard Trad and am delighted with it. If you decide to go ahead, have a word with Andy at Wizard, he's very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 +1.9 for Andy at Wizard Pickups - wouldn't buy anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Leave the bass alone and buy a preamp like the Sadowsky. You'll keep the value of the bass intact and get a better spread of tones than you'll get by just changing the pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 agree, keep the value in the stock bass, and if you MUST change them, make sure the originals can go straight back it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 [quote name='JTUK' post='695460' date='Dec 29 2009, 10:58 AM']agree, keep the value in the stock bass, and if you MUST change them, make sure the originals can go straight back it.[/quote] +1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Having listened to the track I can't see why you would want to change. Your tone is great as it stands in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 John East will soon have a retro-fit P-retro preamp for P basses that you can fit without changing the original spec; he's got one on his '62 P. I think they're due for release in January. Thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=13343&st=40&start=40"]here[/url]. If it's as good as the U and J, it'll be another world beater. I'm having one. Stealth Area 51 + P-retro + Serious Valve Amp = tone heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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