dimarzio or seymore duncan for metal

vinomonom · #1 09-05-2011, 12:48 PM

not too long ago talk bass helped me decide on buying a vintage modified jazz bass, which was indeed a great decision. i want to change the pick ups for something a little more metal (RATMish maybe) there's been a lot of threads on dimarzio dp123s for metal but not many on seymore dunacn sjb3 Quarter pounders. to put it simply which one do you think you'd choose?

vinomonom · #2 09-05-2011, 02:11 PM

i should probably do more thread digging. also i'll probably do the ol' series/parallel swtich mod.

darkstorm · #3 09-05-2011, 06:14 PM

The dimarzio. But really Id go with a P pup or soapbar pup bass rather then a J for metal.

walterw · #4 09-05-2011, 09:44 PM

isn't the rage sound straight-up vintage jazz pickups?

JimmyM · #5 09-06-2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by walterw

isn't the rage sound straight-up vintage jazz pickups?

It's what he uses...into 3 amps and 6 separate signals

They're both good pickups for that kind of tone...I have basses with both and they both kick distortion in the ass.

bassgod0dmw · #6 09-06-2011, 05:40 AM

I'd go with the DiMarzio Model J personally.

Since you'll be upgrading pickups you might as well do the pots, caps, and jack while you're at it. The parts are cheap enough, and some quality CTS pots will be a step up from the stock stuff.

SGD Lutherie · #7 09-06-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by walterw

isn't the rage sound straight-up vintage jazz pickups?

Jazz yes, but not vintage. He rewinds all his pickups himself.

The first album was a MM bass.

vinomonom · #8 09-06-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bassgod0dmw

I'd go with the DiMarzio Model J personally.

Since you'll be upgrading pickups you might as well do the pots, caps, and jack while you're at it. The parts are cheap enough, and some quality CTS pots will be a step up from the stock stuff.

thanks for the feedback guys.

as for upgrading the pots and such i have no idea about any of that stuff. what would be recommended?

JimmyM · #9 09-06-2011, 11:24 AM

I recommend leaving the pots alone. They're not CTS but they're fine.

vinomonom · #10 09-06-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bassgod0dmw

I'd go with the DiMarzio Model J personally.

Since you'll be upgrading pickups you might as well do the pots, caps, and jack while you're at it. The parts are cheap enough, and some quality CTS pots will be a step up from the stock stuff.

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

I recommend leaving the pots alone. They're not CTS but they're fine.

that's probably what i'll do till i've more experience with modding and stuff.

i feel like bringing the dimarzio ultra jazzes into this equation.

chuck norriss · #11 09-06-2011, 01:46 PM

qp's go to eleven

JimmyM · #12 09-06-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vinomonom

that's probably what i'll do till i've more experience with modding and stuff.

i feel like bringing the dimarzio ultra jazzes into this equation.

I wouldn't. I have an Ultrajazz on the bridge position of my modded P and it's voiced more vintagey and less aggressive than the Model J. Good for that bass, but I'm not looking for rage on that bass.

DaZombieWoof · #13 09-06-2011, 02:12 PM

+1 for Model J versus other Dimarzio jazz pickups. It's got series/parallel wiring options on coils and always seemed to me a Jazz with a good dose of New York punk attitude. Same for their model P too only Precision with said attiutude. Also, as a strange aside, a pair works great for an 8 string bass. Their pricing is competitive and IIRC the installation instructions are fairly good too.

lfbassguy · #14 09-06-2011, 02:13 PM

i agree, i would not use the ultrajazz. too smooth. not very aggressive. my pick would be the model j's. the 1/4ers are good but do not have enough attack for me in harder types of music.

droo46 · #15 09-06-2011, 02:30 PM

I use the DP126 P/J pickups in my Ibanez and I have been very happy with them. DiMarzio is a great choice. IME they are a hot pickup with a great deal of clarity.

JimmyM · #16 09-06-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lfbassguy

i agree, i would not use the ultrajazz. too smooth. not very aggressive. my pick would be the model j's. the 1/4ers are good but do not have enough attack for me in harder types of music.

That's true. They're rolled off on the top end. I like it, though I'm considering a swap to EMG's because I like the high end more prominent.

vinomonom · #17 09-06-2011, 03:22 PM

it's looking like dimarzio so. thanks for all the help!

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That's true. They're rolled off on the top end. I like it, though I'm considering a swap to EMG's because I like the high end more prominent.

i was looking at EMGs myself but not for what i'm looking for right now. man installing those things looks a breeze.