Really don't want to dig through the stickies...

Mike in Chicago · #1 02-15-2013, 05:57 AM

I'm going to re-pickup my FrankenJazz w the Precision and Jazz pickups. I've got Duncans that I think are at least 20 years old, I think the bridge is a quarter pounder. Due to a crazy a-- past I don't even remember when I put this thing together, all I know I did a very good job despite the circumstances (past lifestyle), and it's the best bass I've ever had, and I've had a lot.

I think I'm going to get it wired master, blend & tone (maybe tonestyler). The Precision pickup isn't thick enough. There wasn't blogs and databases like this back then so my train of thought was a Duncan HAS to be better because it's a Duncan...

I was pointed into a '62 or Lollar direction for the neck. I want the deep traditional sound...and may keep the Quarter pounder on the bridge, or replace that with a Antiquity II.

But with all the time it took me to type this, maybe I should have looked at the stickies.

Hawkbone · #2 02-15-2013, 06:18 AM

Doubt you will get much help with that approach.

4StringTheorist · #3 02-15-2013, 06:23 AM

You didn't ask a question... So this is a blog post about how you don't want to read the stickies to inform yourself.

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bassgod0dmw · #4 02-15-2013, 06:35 AM

He wants a P pickup that's thicker than whatever he has now.

Check out the SD SPB-2, it's got a pretty fat sound. I like it more than the Fender 62' pickup actually.

Another option would be to replace the full set with a matched pair. You'll probably get a better result. I really like the DiMarzio Model P / Model J set. The Model P is my favorite P pickup so far.

dave_bass5 · #5 02-15-2013, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike in Chicago

But with all the time it took me to type this, maybe I should have looked at the stickies.

Or at least title your thread with the actual question or subject

1bassleft · #6 02-15-2013, 08:03 AM

+1 to considering the respective outputs. If you have a q-pounder J bridge, then a wimpy P may struggle to be heard over it. An Antiquity will change that approach. SD have a table for all of their pups with a descn of the type of sound (eg, "classic tones with pronounced mids", a 0-10 rating of the BMT response and a symbol indicating particularly hot output or whatever. The Seymour site might be a good place to start - quicker than the stickies, even.

**eddododo** · #7 02-15-2013, 08:06 AM

Get nordstrands

And plan or at least read/edit your posts

Diogenes · #8 02-15-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bassgod0dmw

... Check out the SD SPB-2, it's got a pretty fat sound. I like it more than the Fender 62' pickup actually...

+1. I have the SPB-2 in my frankenbass and it's very hot... my amps tend to clip at a lower gain setting than when using a bass with either the SPB-1 and SPB-3 P-bass pickups. IMO the highs are still clean and loud, just not as shrill... the mids and lows are thick and round. When paired with even a QP J pickup I think the SPB-2's presence would be more pronounced than the QP J's.

Mike in Chicago · #9 02-15-2013, 01:07 PM

Sorry guys...just trying to get some opinions.

testing1two · #10 02-15-2013, 02:24 PM

I am a big fan of Lindy Fralin pickups and he has a matched PJ set. They are certainly expensive (a few bucks more than Lollar and Nordstrand but much more than Fender or DiMarzio) but they have a wonderful sound and the slightly overwound jazz pickup matches nicely with the P.

Bob Lo · #11 02-15-2013, 08:03 PM

If you're looking for something fat to match the qtr. pounder bridge why not a qtr. pounder "P" for the neck.Its high output and very fat.It was a little too much for me.I replaced one with a Curtis Novak Charlie Christian style PU that I really like.Nice smooth growl.PM me,that 1/4 pounder is just sitting on the shelf.

two fingers · #12 02-15-2013, 08:06 PM

Well, if you are not liking how "thin" the neck is, my only thought is that going from a QP to an Antiquity in the bridge is going to be thinner. So you may want to concentrate on the neck and leave the bridge as is.

**mjac28** · #13 02-15-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Lo

If you're looking for something fat to match the qtr. pounder bridge why not a qtr. pounder "P" for the neck.Its high output and very fat.It was a little too much for me.I replaced one with a Curtis Novak Charlie Christian style PU that I really like.Nice smooth growl.PM me,that 1/4 pounder is just sitting on the shelf.

Hey Bob you have one also? I keep thinking I'm the only one with the Charlie's love them in one of my P's I also agree about your opinion on the qtr pounder I have one in my Hoppus and to me it sounds too harsh may replace it with another Charlie.

Bob Lo · #14 02-17-2013, 05:34 PM

I put it in a P with flats that I use mostly for a blues band I play with.After taking out the original MIM,I tried a model P,then the 1/4 pounder before trying the C.C. model from Curtis Novak .Its very smooth with a growl when you dig in that I really love.For now its going to stay.How do you like yours?