I want a rock monster. I need the right PJs. Tips?

[bassgod76]

I looked on TB, but couldn't find my exact inquiry.
I may be getting a new bass that is a PJ type. I've played this bass and the pickups are pretty weak.

I want this bass to:
-Be an aggressive type, rock monster (makes devil horns)
-Not use active pickups.
-Be wired to the TBX circuit already installed in this bass.
-Not cost more than $200 for the set.


I have a set of Seymour Duncan SPB-3, but I'm open to using other P pickups.

I'm also open to not having both pickups from the same manufacturer.

I don't think I will care about J hum, since I'd rarely solo the J pup. In short, I doubt I'd care if the J was a single coil.

Ideas?

[pgolliher]

I have a pair of the Dimarzio p/j pick ups on a MIM P-Bass deluxe, they are passive and very hot and aggressive sounding. I roll off the P pick up a bit and it has awesome growl... almost like a music man. They were only $130 - great investment. I use this bass when for hard rock and it's rad.

[bassgod76]

Originally Posted by pgolliher

I have a pair of the Dimarzio p/j pick ups on a MIM P-Bass deluxe, they are passive and very hot and aggressive sounding. I roll off the P pick up a bit and it has awesome growl... almost like a music man. They were only $130 - great investment. I use this bass when for hard rock and it's rad.

Model P/J? http://www.bestbassgear.com/dimarzio...pj-pickups.htm

Or

Area P/J? http://www.bestbassgear.com/dimarzio...pickup-set.htm

I assume Model PJ?

[Mykk]

I am a SD fan. I love the SJB-3's I've used in jazzes, I have a set of SPB-3's and a SMB4a in a precision copy. I even have a pair of Dimebuckers in a Les Paul bass.

I know you said actives were out of the equation, but my main #1 go-to bass is a MIA jazz with EMG's and BQ-A

My fiver has Duncan SJB-3's with a BassMods active pre... (Thick low end for days)

I think a P/J with quarter pounders, bright strings (Blue Steels) and a killer amp/cab will be just the Rocking ticket.

[tubehead2]

AERO TYPE1. P/J and you get passive pickup with active sound.
Punch, powerful, accurate, clear, dynamic warm, and full.
Aggressive or polite depend on your finger.

[kreider204]

DiMarzio Model P/J. I have them in my Fender Aerodyne. Kickass.

[bassgod76]

Interesting

[Philonius]

These are pretty cool.

[vade700]

Check out the delano fe pickups you won't be disappointed

[bassgod76]

Originally Posted by Philonius

These are pretty cool.

LMAO!!!!!!

[plankspanker13]

+1 for DiMarzios; I love the Model J's that I employ in a G&L JB-2 that is a rock monster. Another JB-2 has SJB-3's, and is more of a funk machine.

[pgolliher]

Originally Posted by bassgod76

Model P/J? http://www.bestbassgear.com/dimarzio...pj-pickups.htm

Or

Area P/J? http://www.bestbassgear.com/dimarzio...pickup-set.htm

I assume Model PJ?

Yes- the model PJ. Love em for hard rock/metal.

[bassgod76]

Originally Posted by plankspanker13

+1 for DiMarzios; I love the Model J's that I employ in a G&L JB-2 that is a rock monster. Another JB-2 has SJB-3's, and is more of a funk machine.

I don't understand the last sentence.

[pgolliher]

He is saying the model J's are good for rock and the SJB-3s are better for funk

[bassgod76]

Very cool

[Teacher]

-Quarter pounder set

-Bill Lawrence P-46 and J-45 set (?)

-SGD P/J set

[Duckwater]

The most important factor IMO is the spacing between the P and J pickups. The closer they are, the stronger the phase cancellation between them will be. Personally I find the tone to be extremely pinched sounding and uneven string to string when they are too close to eachother, that may be exactly what you're looking for to cut through some guitars though. My PJ bass has the J very slightly south of the 70s position and the P more towards the neck, the result is a very even yet aggressive sound when I have both pickups on full, the P and J don't get 100% of the way to the classic P and J tones on their own but it's damn hard to tell.

[millsbass5]

You cannot go wrong with older DiMarzio pups. As a matter of fact, it's probably the only way to go. IMHO, of course.

[ga_edwards]

Agree with the Model P/J, or even the Will Power P with a J of your choice. The Will Power P comes stock on the Yamaha Attitude, one of the most aggressive basses out there, and I believe Billy Sheehan used to use the Model P on older models/protos/wife bass.

[bassgod76]

All great ideas