6-String P-Bass Pickup

[andvari7]

I'm a big fan of my 1973 P-bass - the sound is exactly what I want in a bass. But, I largely play six-string basses, which are usually equipped with a soapbar or two. Not a sound I hate, but not one I'm in love with. The Peavey TL-Six might be the exception - it has two ACTIVE split-coil pickups. This is the six-string I wish to upgrade.

Are there any PASSIVE - I can't stress that enough - six-string P-bass pickups in existence? I'll "settle" for P/J configs, as well - they sound great, too.

[The answer "ditch the sixers" is not an option, nor is it welcome.]

 

[Yvarg]

I've never seen any made for six strings, but what I would do is buy two of the same P bass pickups, but wire one of the coils from the second set to the first so that there are three parts to the pickup rather than the usual two.

 

[grace & groove]

I've seen them, usually custom made. I've Yvarg's suggestion as well, and that looks really cool if you want to go that route. Another option would be to just get a P soapbar, if you're just looking for the sound.

 

[Willem]

Nordstrand has 5 string P pups, one coil covers 2 strings, the other coil 3... if you'd ask 'm I'm sure they would sell you 2 'three-string-coils'.

 

[62bass]

Yes. There is one 6 string P pickup--the Bill Lawrence P46. It works with 4, 5 and 6 string basses. About $60 I think. They're good pickups.

 

[vinval]

Nordstrand made one for my custom bass:

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I think the biggest problem will be to fit it into your bass. I would suggest to drop them a mail to find out. Good luck!