NON-P SOUNDING P-BASS PICKUP?

[dannnnn]

This might seem like a really odd question, but what P-bass pickup sounds the least like a p-bass? I know the overall basic character of a precision bass-style pickup doesn't vary too much, but what is the least traditional sounding example available? I want something with tight lows and refined midrange. Any opinions or suggestions?
Thanks!

[5string5fingers]

Kinda hard just because of the pickup placement is conducive of its sound. But my bet would be Delano,or EMG

[line6man]

Why are you looking for a P pickup that doesn't sound like a P bass??

If you don't want the sound of a P bass, you should either try a different bass or a different style of pickup all together.

[walterw]

i can only think of one thing, the dimarzio split P. it sounds more like a dual-coil soapbar, especially when wired in parallel.

[Rawkabilly]

Originally Posted by walterw

i can only think of one thing, the dimarzio split P. it sounds more like a dual-coil soapbar, especially when wired in parallel.

That's the one I was thinking of as well. They sound like soapbars. They're also the loudest passive pickups I've ever heard.

[Ric5]

wire any p pickup parallel instead of series and it will sound different.

[mongo2]

Ditto the Dimarzio.

IME, another not very "P sounding" P pickup is a Duncan's Quarter Pounder.

[dannnnn]

Originally Posted by line6man

Why are you looking for a P pickup that doesn't sound like a P bass??

If you don't want the sound of a P bass, you should either try a different bass or a different style of pickup all together.

I do like the sound of a P-bass; I just want some options that are less traditional. I have a Franken-Squier P-bass that I'm slowly transforming into something different. I'm just not 100% sure what that is.

[bui]

Make it a P/J.

[BigOldHarry]

that sounds like a really odd question...

[dannnnn]

Originally Posted by bui

Make it a P/J.

I already have a Zodiac BXP with p/j pickups, but I like the simplicity of a regular P-bass. (one volume, one tone) I just want to find a somewhat different flavor.

[Derek Kiernan]

Bill Lawrence, Barden, Delano and Villex all have departures from the traditional P design that could get you a clearer, more refined/nuanced sound with stronger fundamental. Or else you just don't want a P pickup

[dannnnn]

I did see a couple Delano pickups at Best Bass Gear that looked interesting, but they were kind of pricey. I might consider the Dimarzio Split P.

[Jo6Pak]

Originally Posted by mongo2

IME, another not very "P sounding" P pickup is a Duncan's Quarter Pounder.

IME too...

[honestjohnny]

Originally Posted by Rawkabilly

That's the one I was thinking of as well. They sound like soapbars. They're also the loudest passive pickups I've ever heard.

Agree.