Choose a pickup for my Classic Vibe Precision!

cabbage · #1 09-24-2009, 08:51 PM

I've recently acquired a Squier Classic Vibe 60s precision, awesome finish, neck body. Its amazing how this 350usd bass plays overall im really stunned. However, I did notice that it lacks a sort of boom, the lower strings tend to have a mere powerless thump. I just feel that it is not warm and boomy enough. I've read the reviews around and other TB threads, but I dont really know which is best.

Music I play? Mainly indie pop/rock(think stars, deathcab, interpol), Im looking for a warm and smooth rounder tone with a bit more low end. Im considering between the SD SPB1/2 the Dimarzio blades and maybe the Bart?

Any idea guys?

keyboardguy · #2 09-24-2009, 09:07 PM

What strings are you using? I'd do that first before getting new pups.....

Mike

cabbage · #3 09-24-2009, 09:12 PM

Hey! I did, I changed them to the Sadowsky blue label once I got it. I just feel that overall, its quite a mid-dish and scooped sound. So I just thought a change in pickups should give it abit more ooomhhh

dyhycon · #4 09-24-2009, 09:36 PM

This is an interesting discussion. thank you for sharing

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bigntasty · #5 09-24-2009, 09:40 PM

Just so we don't overlook the obvious, is your pickup properly / optimally adjusted?

cabbage · #6 09-24-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bigntasty

Just so we don't overlook the obvious, is your pickup properly / optimally adjusted?

YES! hahah its really the pickup i believe.

Derek Kiernan · #7 09-25-2009, 04:20 AM

+1 on the flats.

How do you set the controls on the instrument? What amplifier and cabinet do you play through, at what settings? What's your right hand technique like? Is there another instrument you own that already better approaches what you're looking for?

I would start with the EQ on your amp flat and rolling back to about halfway on the bass's tone control if you haven't tried that yet.

topcat2069 · #8 09-25-2009, 09:59 AM

I built a Bass and used a Fender Original P-Bass replacement pickup... I'm very happy with the results... sounds like most of the Fender Ps I've ever owned..you know that P-Bass punch... but for more lows and smoother I love Barts .....

GtenderG · #9 09-25-2009, 10:24 AM

+ 1 Fender Original P-Bass

For $70-$80 it's a great tone.

You can spend more and go with Lindy Fralins...

Surly · #10 09-25-2009, 10:25 AM

Change those stock Squier strings.

Double Agent · #11 09-25-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Surly

Change those stock Squier strings.

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Originally Posted by cabbage

Hey! I did, I changed them to the Sadowsky blue label once I got it.

If you want that good old Fender tone, I would say that the Fender Original is probably the way to go. They use that pickup as OEM on the American Vintage RI P-basses. I played a 50s RI (MIA, not MIM) side-by-side with a Lakland DD with the Lindy Fralin P, and I preferred the tone of the Fender. The Lindy P p/u was clearer and more articulate, but it didn't have as much 'character' as the Fender IMO. The Fender bass did seem like it would be easier to get a bad, muddy tone out of, but it had more of that ballsy, P-bass punch that the Lindy didn't have IME. Plus, the Fender can be had for under $65 from eBay, and probably other places as well, so it isn't pricey. I think it would probably work out nicely in your Squier.

Bobster · #12 09-25-2009, 12:48 PM

I put a '62 RI pickup in mine. It's got a very good classic sound, but it's relatively low output,

Only other suggestion I have would be an SPB-2 for higher output.

Bob

Surly · #13 09-25-2009, 01:14 PM

Try a different string!

depalm · #14 09-25-2009, 04:29 PM

try to raise the PU on low side.

Bouigha123 · #15 09-25-2009, 04:40 PM

Iv heard nothing but good things about lollars, only thing is there pretty pricey, i thought about getten some for my squire i have a 70's "vintage Jazz" its a amazing bass for the price but putting in the lollars just seemed a little silley to me since theyd cost over half the price of the hole bass, but you get what you paid for, best of luck

RedLeg · #16 09-25-2009, 04:43 PM

Darkstar it?

Bassman18 · #17 09-25-2009, 07:03 PM

I'm searching for a new pickup for my Precision at the moment too. Check out the Fender Originals and the Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders.

your idol · #18 12-17-2009, 05:52 PM

Going through the same thing with my CV 60s P. Im personally picking up th original P pups for it if that helps

Doragon · #19 12-17-2009, 05:57 PM

I put Fender 62 RI pickups in my and they sound fantastic.

depalm · #20 12-17-2009, 06:59 PM

vintage vibe:SD-spb1 / nodstrand NJ4 / Lollar / Bill Lawrence
modern vibe: Di Marzio Split p/ SD Quarter pounder / EMG