American Pups?

[John Deacon]

Im going to buy a mexi p bass. What pups do you recommend for an american p bass sound?

[scottbass]

You can't beat these is you REALLY want that authentic p bass sound.

http://www.fender.com/products//sear...tno=0992046000

Several internet retailers sell them, such as:

http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/p...erbasspups.htm

Or, if you want "aftermarket", I recommend one of Seymour Duncan's Antiquity sets:

http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/antiquity/bass/

Whatever you do, don't put on a set of Duncan Quarter Pounders if you want traditional P bass sound - they are definitely different.

[John Deacon]

Originally Posted by scottbass

You can't beat these is you REALLY want that authentic p bass sound.

http://www.fender.com/products//sear...tno=0992046000

Several internet retailers sell them, such as:

http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/p...erbasspups.htm

Or, if you want "aftermarket", I recommend one of Seymour Duncan's Antiquity sets:

http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/antiquity/bass/

Whatever you do, don't put on a set of Duncan Quarter Pounders if you want traditional P bass sound - they are definitely different.

I just want it to sound like the new american p bass. or an american p basses in general.

[scottbass]

Originally Posted by John Deacon

I just want it to sound like the new american p bass. or an american p basses in general.

Seymour Duncan SPB-1.

Or the original Fender P bass pickup:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...kup?sku=301602

[Sleeq]

If you mean American Series/American Standard, then you have no choice but to buy one of those.

Fender only sells reissue pickups. Just buy an MIA P!

[grace & groove]

I would try your hand at a used American.

Can't be much more than a MIM + a new p'up good enough to emulate the sound.

[John Deacon]

Originally Posted by grace & groove

I would try your hand at a used American.

Can't be much more than a MIM + a new p'up good enough to emulate the sound.

What sites sell them?

[DeliriumTremens]

Originally Posted by John Deacon

What sites sell them?

www.ebay.com

[John Deacon]

Originally Posted by DeliriumTremens

www.ebay.com

Sorry, I meant, like, actual retail sites. Basscentral?

[John Deacon]

Are there sites with soundclips of different pups? Besides youtube?

[John Deacon]

Originally Posted by grace & groove

I would try your hand at a used American.

Can't be much more than a MIM + a new p'up good enough to emulate the sound.

Actually, i looked into it. It will save me about 500 bucks.

[grace & groove]

Hmm... ok then. Still look around Ebay, just in case. I've seen people get a used American for $500.

For different pickup clips: http://www.basstasters.com

[joelb79]

[shameless plug]Why not get a Nordstrand NP4? I happen to have one for sale.[/shameless plug]

www.basspartsresource.com has Fender pickups. More of a selection than your normal parts retailer. They also sell on ebay as well but I've had better responses from them on their website.