Would a MM pup in the "p" position emulate an L-1000 sound?

[louloomis]

Does anyone know if putting a passive MM-style pickup in the "P" position would come close to an L-1000 sound?

Thanks,
LouLoomis

[Darkstrike]

Why don't you use a G&L MFD pickup, the sell them from their online store.

[louloomis]

Hi. I only see the 5 string model in their online store.

Also, I'd like to be able to switch to other similarly-sized pickups if I don't like the one that I bought, etc. Maybe it sounds like I'm defeating the purpose.....but I'm more interested in the large-slug polepiece design and the location of that pickup style.

For example, I'd be using a standard Fender style bridge, etc., not a G&L bridge.

My overall objective is to stay away from proprietary parts.

Regards,
LouLoomis

[Ken Baker]

Originally Posted by louloomis

Does anyone know if putting a passive MM-style pickup in the "P" position would come close to an L-1000 sound?

Thanks,
LouLoomis

This is kind of the reverse of the usual question. It's strangely refreshing.

No. It'll sound like a MM pickup in the "P" position.

It takes an MFD to sound like an MFD equipped bass. You can call to see if the 4 string pickup is available.

You might get close with Basslines ceramic.

Ken...

[louloomis]

Hi. Thanks for the response. I ended up finding the 4 string model via another search....it appeared on its own page, for some reason....(on the G&L site)...and not on the page with all the other pups.

Thanks again!

LouLoomis

[quickervicar]

Originally Posted by louloomis

For example, I'd be using a standard Fender style bridge, etc., not a G&L bridge.

My overall objective is to stay away from proprietary parts.

IMHO, your tone would be far better served by using a non-Fender bridge. Leo Quan, Hipshot, Schaller, etc. will allow the bass to speak much clearer than the Fender stamped-style.

[louloomis]

Thanks.

I should have actually said "non G&L bridge" since I didn't necessarily mean "only standard stamped metal Fender". My objective here is, if unhappy with the result, to use something which can be swapped out for a replacement easily because no mods would be needed vis a vis # of screw holes, etc. I should have been more clear.

Either way, my focus right now is on the pickup(s).

Thanks,
LouLoomis

[quickervicar]

Understood!

Let us know how it turns out.

[spideyjg]

The wunkay magic is due to the MFD pickup, placement, controls, and the switching scheme.

Anything less isn't gonna be close.

Jim

[cloudermilk]

Originally Posted by spideyjg

The wunkay magic is due to the MFD pickup, placement, controls, and the switching scheme.

Anything less isn't gonna be close.

Jim

Bingo...

[chunkstyle]

who modded that shortscale fender by adding an MFD? it was a sweet little black bass. i forget the details. i wonder if that experiment would have any relevance here.


ps. i know how scale length affects tone.

[plankspanker13]

I've modded a Fender P-lite for a diminutive girlfriend to play, putting custom knobs, straplocks and a Basslines Quarter Pounder in it. Lil' gal, lil' bass, BIG ballsy sound.