What's your favorite pickup for a 'classic' Precision sound? - Page 5

Co0O · #81 02-20-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SGD Lutherie

Yeah, it's a Rick. He used a Rick on the whole Sound Affects album too. You can hear it. People pose with all kinds of things in videos.
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You wont find a single photo of him with that bass. At least I never had. Just the Rick and the P bass.

You're right, no Waterstone, but a EB-2. Which is what he used on Start! (from Sound Affects) live in this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dktlq3-gNvk
If you do a video search for Town Called Malice live, you'll find him playing the Precision almost every time.

Aaaaanyway, I've done a couple of recordings now with my MIM with the RI '62, compared it to my MIA Standard, and I'm even more impressed. A wolf in sheep's clothing.

tekdiver500ft · #82 02-20-2013, 05:44 AM

I went through a slew of pickups (most of them mentioned in this thread) before settling on the DiMarzio Model P. I haven't tried the Original '62, though, and it sounds like it may be exactly what I need.

staindbass · #83 02-20-2013, 07:48 AM

try a genuine vintage pickup

atomicdog · #84 02-20-2013, 08:54 PM

I upgraded today to a Fender Original Pup (replaced a stock Am Std p/u that was JUNK). I'm likin' it a lot. It was like $86. A good bargain.

sbpark · #85 02-20-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by staindbass

try a genuine vintage pickup

Sure, I'll just go down to the store and buy one off the shelf. Maybe I'll buy two of them while I'm at it!

**Ric5** · #86 02-20-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

From the folks I've talked to, the SPB-1 is the shizz. I've never used it, though. I have a 62 CS P in my 76 that I bought in 98 or 99 that kills. And if the Original 62 is the one on the newest AmStd's, then I like it a lot, too.

Yep ... Seymour Duncan vintage spb-1

Pimmsley · #87 02-20-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by staindbass

try a genuine vintage pickup

You wouldn't have one for sale for around $70 would you ?

tekdiver500ft · #88 02-21-2013, 06:26 AM

For those of you who have used both the DiMarzio Model P and the Original '62, was the difference subtle or dramatic? Which way did you go, and was it worthwhile?

sbpark · #89 02-21-2013, 07:51 AM

Dramatic difference. The model p sounds good but is not a classic p sound completely. The p sound is in there but to my ears it's not as tight, round and defined as the '62. The model p is more 'modern' to my ears and a tad more muddy. Still sounds good though. If I was doing more rock stuff I'd go with the model p, but if you want a true vintage sound the '62 is the way to go. Both are nice but I prefer the '62.

tekdiver500ft · #90 02-21-2013, 08:07 AM

Cool, thanks.

Gord_oh · #91 02-21-2013, 08:08 AM

ive been looking to, so far fralins have been the best i have heard.

Gord_oh · #92 02-21-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Pimmsley

You wouldn't have one for sale for around $70 would you ?

i have a 70s (not fender) precision pickup.
its currently at John K's to get fixed.

oldleftybass · #93 03-01-2013, 12:32 PM

I read this thread and ordered the 62 Reissue at MF since everyone seemed to have the same price. After I pushed the button I went over to GPR (or BPR) to get some pots:

http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/b...enderpbass.htm

And saw them for $80

ToneMonkey · #94 03-01-2013, 12:35 PM

Totally digging my Bill Lawrence pickup.

oldleftybass · #95 03-22-2013, 07:57 AM

Put the 62 reissue in my MIK (along with CTS pots and switchcraft jack) and there's a big improvement in sound. Much clearer, more "articulate" and defined, but still good and thumpy.

I thought I had read a Dr DIMENTO review of the 62 Reissue, but I can't find it now? Anyone?

Salamenster · #96 05-15-2013, 01:32 PM

Thinking of switching out the SD Quarter Pounders for Originals in my new Nate Mendel P-bass. Looking for a sound with a big low end, a nice tad of mids that help you cut and a bit of trebly edge doesn't hurt, altough that doesn't have to be much IMO. Good idea?

BTW, playing in pop/rock, classic rock bands and thinking of joining a band that plays 'funk and soul mixed with (hard)rock and pop'...

tekdiver500ft · #97 05-15-2013, 06:18 PM

I switched to Originals, and will not switch back. Easily the best P sound for my money.

walterw · #98 05-15-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dukeorock

Hoping this was a good choice...used to always use Barts, but not in years...Just ordered a Fralin 5% overwound because the description was 'a little more lows and low mids, slightly less highs' which is exactly what I'm looking for

try it of course, but i found that fralin's straight-up stock wind P had plenty of deep lows to it, and i'm even running it with 500k pots for extra zing on top.

it feels a little "boosted" even though it's not at all overwound.

Salamenster · #99 05-16-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Salamenster

Thinking of switching out the SD Quarter Pounders for Originals in my new Nate Mendel P-bass. Looking for a sound with a big low end, a nice tad of mids that help you cut and a bit of trebly edge doesn't hurt, altough that doesn't have to be much IMO. Good idea?

BTW, playing in pop/rock, classic rock bands and thinking of joining a band that plays 'funk and soul mixed with (hard)rock and pop'...

bump for this. Really want an answer.

tekdiver500ft · #**100** 05-16-2013, 01:04 PM

No, it is not a particularly good idea. Quarter Pounder's are very scooped, so they don't have a "nice touch of mids." I like their tone, but it is not what you are describing.