passive pickups

  1. OLP (spector) SB4 in BLUE or TRANS BLACK
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    Wanted OLP (spector) SB4 in BLUE or TRANS BLACK

    I've been looking for both finishes since 2012-2013 ish. I always seem to find the for sale posts after they have already sold. I already own the RED flame maple top. There is a Trans black on ebay. Its pretty overpriced tho. I'm looking for an affordable one for sale. Blue or Trans Black. If...
  2. markbmbass

    Bassmods EF4 - Active To Passive

    Hi All, I just scooped up an awesome Bassmods EF4 and love the way it plays. However, I think I’d prefer replacing the preamp and making it passive, possibly replacing the Bartolini pickups. I like vintage sounding jazz bass pick ups, 60’s style basically. if anybody has any suggestions on...
  3. P

    Fralin/Bartolini compatibility? (or general active-passive)

    So this is sort of about two different basses that I have. The first one has a pretty interesting layout: one single P-bass pickup, but ample room for an active preamp, with space for four knobs and a switch. I put in a Lindy Fralin pickup, and had someone connect it to a Bartolini TCT. They...
  4. L

    EMG BQS System

    Hello. I bought an ESP Ltd. BE-5 about seven years ago, which has passive pickups and a 3-band eq active onboard preamp. Shortly after I bought it, I put EMG passive soapbars in it and I honestly did not notice a huge difference. The bass sounds good but it is a little bit quieter and less bassy...
  5. Honey Badger 4 string jazz bass pickup set
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    For sale Honey Badger 4 string jazz bass pickup set

    $100 plus buyer pays shipping Excellent sounding 4 string Honey Badger passive jazz bass pickup set. Good condition. Pickups work perfectly. The bridge pickup cover has a small blemish in the plastic where the pickup screw goes. Purely cosmetic however. PM with questions. Please no trades
    $100.00
  6. Dfrisky1832

    For Sale Honey Badger 4 string jazz bass pickup set

    $100 plus buyer pays shipping Excellent sounding 4 string Honey Badger passive jazz bass pickup set. Good condition. Pickups work perfectly. The bridge pickup cover has a small blemish in the plastic where the pickup screw goes. Purely cosmetic however. PM with questions. Please no trades
  7. Rockbassman-yo

    Replacing active soapbar pickups with passive

    I'm new here so please forgive me if this question has already been posted and discussed: I would like to replace the active soapbar-style pickups on my Conklin 5-string with passive pickups. Would this be a straightforward task or would it require replacing pots or messy adjustments? Other than...
  8. Warwick MEC MM & J Passive 4-string Pickup Set > Jazzman configuration (Jazz & MusicMan pickup set)
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    For sale Warwick MEC MM & J Passive 4-string Pickup Set > Jazzman configuration (Jazz & MusicMan pickup set)

    For sale is a used 4-string set of MEC passive J and MM pickups removed from a German Warwick Streamer Jazzman bass. The MM pickup is 4-conductor so you can wire it to switch between series, parallel and single coil. Pickups are in great condition with plenty of lead wire as seen in the photos...
    $99.00
  9. bassbooty

    SOLD Warwick MEC MM & J Passive 4-string Pickup Set > Jazzman configuration (Jazz & MusicMan pickup set)

    For sale is a used 4-string set of MEC passive J and MM pickups removed from a German Warwick Streamer Jazzman bass. The MM pickup is 4-conductor so you can wire it to switch between series, parallel and single coil. Pickups are in great condition with plenty of lead wire as seen in the photos...
  10. ESP/LTD Viper-414 Bass
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    For sale ESP/LTD Viper-414 Bass

    Specs: Original Owner. This bass has been well kept. it is closer to near mint. prefer local pickup in NYC, but will consider shipping to USA only. i have replaced the cheapo version EMG's that came with this bass, adding the much higher end Seymour Duncan Passive BassLine Pickups. Very Punchy...
    $600.00
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  11. J

    SOLD ESP/LTD Viper-414 Bass

    Specs: Original Owner. This bass has been well kept. it is closer to near mint. prefer local pickup in NYC, but will consider shipping to USA only. i have replaced the cheapo version EMG's that came with this bass, adding the much higher end Seymour Duncan Passive BassLine Pickups. Very Punchy...
    • johntone
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    • active electronics esp ltd bass onboard bass preamp passive pickups seymour duncan
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  12. Tricaptain

    Active AND Passive pickups in the SAME instrument...

    Say, you guys! I feel like this question has been asked a ton of times, and answered a ton of times... but perhaps not 'actually' answered... ? Anytime I see this question, I think that what someone is asking is "Is it possible to have active pickups AND passive pickups on a bass, wired...
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    • active active bass active pickup electronics experiment passive passive bass passive pickups pickups pickups and electronics
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    • Forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  13. D

    A good passive replacement for Peavey's VHL pickups

    I'm looking for a good set of pickups that will fit my Cirrus bxp 4. I'm wanting to reconfigure the bass to passive.
  14. C

    Love the passive pickups, hate the preamp- new to DIY

    Hello! My Spector legend bass came stock with Bart P/J pickups and an active Tone Pump (with no trim pots), I want to convert it to passive only. Too broke to take it to a pro. If you have done so, how have you 'home" converted your active bass to passive? Thanks!
  15. Joe Nerve

    Active preamp with passive pickups vs active pickups. What's the deal?

    I started a thread yesterday, but want to be more specific. Just purchased a Rockbass with passive MEC pickups and an active preamp. Some RBs have passive/passive, some passive/active, and some active/active. Questions: 1. Will a passive bass with an active preamp sound exactly like a...
  16. Steviewevie95

    PJ Wiring - VVT 3 Way PUP selector - how to?

    So my question is how would I go about wiring my bass as a VVT 3 way switch? I’m using 250k pots for the Volumes and Tone. My main concern is that I’ll lose volume or tone from my P pickup if I decide to toggle to just that pickup. I’m trying to achieve a more “true” P bass tone without giving...
  17. Cresno

    Jazz Bass Pickup Mods - Recommendations.

    Hi all, I have a 1990 MIJ Fender Squier Silver Series Jazz Bass that I'm looking to upgrade the pickups on. I play both finger and pick style, using a sans amp deluxe as part of my pedal board array. I'm looking to get more growl in the bottom end, and more brightness in the top. Not a fan of...
  18. M

    Help me get that clank on my new LTD

    Alright, so first some background. I just bought a LTD B206 SM 6 string bass. I play in a death metal band and use a Korn-esq clanky bass tone when playing metal. I've been playing on a 5-string Ibanez BTB series with a Sansamp RBI as my preamp and a QSC power amp and was able to get exactly the...
    • MonMike
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    • clanky sound esp ibanez ltd passive pickups sansamp slap bass tone
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Live Sound [BG]
  19. T

    passive pickups, preamp pedals?

    I recently bought a squier JBass with passive pickups. I really like the sound of the bass but it doesnt put out enough volume and clarity in the tone that i need once i start cranking the volume on my combo amp. Im wondering if i were to purchase a preamp pedal if this would help it perform...
  20. mikewalker

    Moving towards THE DARK SIDE ( passive pickups!)

    I've been playing EMG actives for 39 years now. Today I decided NOT to retrofit a recently acquired bass with EMG actives. (I usually do that with every bass that isn't a Hofner...) The bass in question (Vacarro X-ray) isn't especially noisy, and although I have already bought an EMG P-J set to...
  21. EMG Geezer Butler Passive Pickups
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    For sale EMG Geezer Butler Passive Pickups

    EMG Geezer Butler pickups. Came in a bass I bought swapping them out for active pickups. Pickups only no pots or wires. Will ship for free to lower 38 USA States.
    $50.00
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    SOLD EMG Geezer Butler Passive Pickups

    EMG Geezer Butler pickups. Came in a bass I bought swapping them out for active pickups. Pickups only no pots or wires. Will ship for free to lower 38 USA States.
  23. LinusKarlsson

    Ibanez SR400 - Active or passive pickups?

    I've got a old Ibanez SR400 (1997, Made in Korea, the black one in the pic) with P/J-pickups. I love the bass but not the sound, to my ears it's muddy and unfocused. After doing a bit of research here on TB it seems that other people have the same problem with their old SR400's. I've sort of...
  24. Nordstrand 3-band preamp (for passive pickups)
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    For sale Nordstrand 3-band preamp (for passive pickups)

    For sale is a Nordstrand 3-band preamp for passive pickups. $100 shipped. PayPal only. The preamp is 9v and works fine with no issues. Controls (5 knobs): volume (push/pull for active/passive), blend, mids (push/pull for frequency selection), bass, treble This preamp is very powerful and...
    $100.00
  25. bongostealth

    No longer available Nordstrand 3-band preamp (for passive pickups)

    For sale is a Nordstrand 3-band preamp for passive pickups. $100 shipped. PayPal only. The preamp is 9v and works fine with no issues. Controls (5 knobs): volume (push/pull for active/passive), blend, mids (push/pull for frequency selection), bass, treble This preamp is very powerful and...
  26. Crusher47

    Low output from MEC passive pickups

    I did a search but couldn't find anything... I have a new Warwick Streamer Rockbass with the passive MEC pickups. The output is very low. As a test, I took 3 guitars to band rehearsal last night, here are my findings: I'm using the same amp for all 3 --> Fender Rumble 500 2x10 combo <--...
  27. Seymour Duncan Apollo Jazz pickup neck
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    For sale Seymour Duncan Apollo Jazz pickup neck

    Seymour Duncan Apollo Jazz pickup for 5 string, neck, passive. $50 shipped. $50 shipped to the continental USA only. No trades.
    $50.00
  28. blong1

    No longer available Seymour Duncan Apollo Jazz pickup neck

    Seymour Duncan Apollo Jazz pickup for 5 string, neck, passive. $50 shipped. $50 shipped to the continental USA only. No trades.
  29. Wolf 5 String Jazz bass with Ebony Top

    Wolf 5 String Jazz bass with Ebony Top

  30. ObeyDaRiffness

    Thinnest, most aggressively trebly, Jazz Bass passive pickups

    Hi. Looking for a JB pickup of this kind for a project I'm working on (it should pair with a Mudbucker at the neck). Thoughts?
  31. mancefine

    Active or Passive Pickups with Aguilar OBP 2 or 3?

    Hi All, In all my years of bassing I have never done much with my electronics and am realizing how ignorant I am when it comes to preamps and pick-ups. So here's my scenario: I have a Spector Euro 4 LX that currently has the Tone Pump preamp (made by Spector) with the active P/J EMG pickups...
  32. Aras

    2 passive pickups wired separatedly to stereo jack

    Hey, friends! I want to have volume-tone / volume-tone for each pickup. As i know, if i will just wire vvtt as usual, each tone knob will have effect on both pickups at same time. But can i wire it like pickup-volume-tone another pickup-volume-tone. Then, 2 separated hots connect to stereo...
  33. Mr Sensitive

    Naive Question about Active vs. Passive Pickups

    Newbie here. Can you replace a pickup in an active electronics bass with any old pickup? Are there pickups specifically designed for active electronics? And is that a hard requirement, or just a tonal preference? Sorry to ask such an elementary question. Couldn't find the answer with a quick...
  34. M

    cheap bass with DI

    Hi everybody ! I have a cheap samick bass guitar with which have recorded at my homestudio . But I wasn't satisfied . I just plugged my output xable from the bass gear direct to soundcard . now I think a radial J48 ( my bass is passive ) can help a lot . Do you thibk it would be helpful ? by...
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    • Forum: Recordings [BG]
  35. T

    PRS Kestrel Passive Pickups issue

    So I'm not sure if this is a string issue or a set up issue or the pickup height or me changing from active to passive. I just got the guitar today in the mail. Tomorrow I'm putting drop tuning strings on. Problem: I tune in C Standard. My lowest string (c) does not produce earth shaking lows...
  36. tyxbuttflap

    Passive pickups and active preamp?

    I have a Kramer DMZ 4001 which has active electronics and I'm looking to put Lace Man o War pickups in it, which are passive. I'm new to swapping pickups so can anyone let me know if that's even a feasible thing to do?
  37. Billy-Brad
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    For sale Bartolini PJ original 90's passive pickups

    An original set of 1990's PJ Bartolinis in Ex.condition. Ship free to lower 48!
    $150.00
  38. Billy-Brad

    SOLD Bartolini PJ original 90's passive pickups

    An original set of 1990's PJ Bartolinis in Ex.condition. Ship free to lower 48!
  39. Ktop777

    Passive Pickups for a Warwick Streamer Stage I

    Hi everybody, I'm sick and tired of the stock Mec pups, they sound sterile, harsh and too midrangy for my tastes Since I have a 70's Asama Jazz bass copy with Dimarzio pups on it and they sound open, deep, clear and works way better with fuzz and overdive pedals I'm planning to switch to a...
  40. bassman_al

    converting a bass from passive pickups to active, with a 3-band active eq

    I'm working on a project in which I am converting a Jackson 5-string jazz bass from passive to active pickups. The stock electronics are passive Jackson soapbar pickups with a 3-band active eq system. The new pickups are active Duncan Basslines soapbar pickups. I believe I'll need to add a...
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