Pick up and tone help

iamchipsmith · #1 12-15-2006, 04:02 PM

Ive got a standard fender p bass with ghs flea boomers on it. I play through a fender 100w rumble combo. I want to get a funky tone while slapping and a nice smooth tone for finger style. i really like fleas tone in all of his songs. What can I do to improve my tone? I'm open to a lot of things. I was thinking of swapping my stock pups with DiMarzio DP127s and maybe switch my bridge to a badass II bridge. Any other suggestions, effects, strings, etc?

00Funk · #2 12-15-2006, 04:26 PM

I think there's an Alembic P bass pickup, on Ebay right now. That would be your ULTIMATE pickup for that bass. Be ready to bid up to 500.00 though

iamchipsmith · #3 12-15-2006, 04:39 PM

whoa, I was looking for something less expensive haha. For that price I'd buy that new squire vintage jazz bass thats funk oriented. oh and by the way i only want passive pick ups

00Funk · #4 12-15-2006, 05:29 PM

You might try the basslines quarter pounder pickup. I like em. 60 bucks maybe. I have em in this bass

iamchipsmith · #5 12-15-2006, 06:55 PM

do you think you can send me something of what they sound like? and what string, amp/settings, effects etc do you use with them?

00Funk · #6 12-15-2006, 07:03 PM

I bought them cause Bootsy collins likes them.

(Hes a slapper)

I use them with an active preamp.

Ive heard they are excellent, passive though

They are a passive pickup.

Yes Im bored. Im taking pics

iamchipsmith · #7 12-15-2006, 07:27 PM

yeah I've heard of bootsy hes funky. I'm looking for a tone like this... http://youtube.com/watch?v=SXGI_HSp8...elated&search=

iamchipsmith · #8 12-15-2006, 07:30 PM

what do you think would be the most efficient way to do so? I dont wanna change basses or amp if i dont have to. Tell me more about preamps if you could please. thanks

00Funk · #9 12-15-2006, 09:22 PM

Most slap players like a preamp, because it makes for a hotter signal, resulting in more definition. Brightness/punch.

My favorite preamp for slap, is a Status 300 board.

EMG BQS

Audere

Those are my 3 favorite.

I also like a passive motown/passive slap tone.

If I were you, I would just stick with what you got, untill you can afford a good slap bass.

Just keeping a fresh set of DeAddario stainless rounds, will give you a good slap tone.

Put a new set on once a week, to keep your great slap tone