So I'm thinking of modding my P-bass

[spectorbass83]

...but I don't know where to start!

I baught a used Highway One P-bass a few months ago as a 2nd bass/back up bass. I find myself using it more and more, I like the tone I can get from it.

After a few shows I am finding that its not really tight in the lows and mids, so this is why I am considering modding it. Any recommendations on where to begin? I heard that swapping out the bridge with a bad-ass bridge makes a big difference. What else?

The band I am in plays mostly Rock/Alternative. Think Foo Fighters/Flyleaf/Tool.

[JimmyM]

As far as I'm concerned, a Badass makes no difference in tone. If you want to tighten it up, the most common thing for tightening up Precisions is to add a Jazz bass pickup by the bridge. Not a job for beginners, but if you can use a router and a soldering iron, it's not too hard. A luthier can do it for around $100. However, any modifications will have a negative effect on future resale value, so bear that in mind before you do it.

[lug]

The BadAss did exactly what you want for my 77 Pbass. Focused the bottom end.

[Scott01]

Some heavier gauge low strings would keep the low end nice and firm wouldn't it?

[Trevorus]

Does the Highway 1 stuff have the S-1 switch? If not, check it out. Cheap and easy mod!