So I have a Classic Vibe 50's P-bass and a Mike Dirnt Squier P-bass, and I'm thinking of doing some mods to them. My Mike Dirnt has a clear pickguard now that i can put various papers/metals/veneers under to swap out pickguards on a whim, but I think the dark neck is a bit severe once the large black pickguard is gone. My CV P-Bass is nice, but its a bit too similar sounding to the Dirnt (only it hums ) so I was thinking of getting a Gibson Mudbucker pickup (the 4 lead Novak version) and putting it in the bridge position. I think these could be good pickups in the typical musicman slot. Here's a mockup of my idea.
Can anyone suggest a good single coil to pair with this? I'd like to have something a little different sounding in the existing route. Also, the mudbuckers clock in at about 30k...so that means if I put a series/parallel on that pickup, it should be around 7.5k when in parallel, right?
If I do swap necks...I'm thinking the LPB needs a matching headstock though.....
