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77 P bass replacement pick ups

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Blackster

Feb 8, 2010
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#1
Hi to All :D
My old original Pick ups now need replacing in my 77 p bass. I use heavy flats on this bass. I love the low vintage sound it had but would like more out put and punch from the new pick up.
I am still deciding what to try out so the short list is now, Jason Lollar Precision Bass Modern, Lindy Fralin vintage or a seymore duncan. Maybe I can try all three and re sell what I don't like but it would be useful for some advice first.:bassist:
 
#2
I just put the Lollars in my 76 P-Bass and love em! I've got Lollars in a couple of my guitars as well and a set of Lindy Fralins in one of my strats. I don't think you can go wrong with either of these brands....these guys just know how to wind great-sounding pickups!
 
#5
Thanks for your advice.
shame you can't try before you buy. I'm now Tempted to try Delano PC4. Can I ask what gear you play through ?
I use a mixture depending on gig of 2 x 15 combo together black widow speakers. I also love the sound of my ampeg 4 x 10 with my old sound city head.

My 77 has cheap Pick ups in it at the moment just to find the fault it had which has proved it was the pick ups.

I borrowed a friends bass re issue 53 telecaster with a single Loller pick up at the weekend and what a difference. The neck is different to my 77 P the action, set up and sound was amazing easy to play, Very reluctant to give it back now.
Just hope I can get mine set up as near to it. I im quite attached to the 77 P was my first bass given to me by my Dad and it looks quite cool old and rough.
 
#7
Yes! I highly doubt you will be disappointed. I wish I had a true p bass like you do. I play my copy through a Carvin BN615 NEO, 600 watts (1x15 combo, but expandable; will probably add a 4x10 to it in the future.) It's a very transparent sounding amp, even a little warm and smooth. The sound of the Delanos is so good that I often play it totally flat. It needs no coloring, but also sounds great anyway you color it.

It's not very expensive through bestbassgear.com ($108.00 was it?), and Brian Ristola is a nice guy (feel free to ask him any questions you might have regarding your pickups needs.)

After you install them, have your p bass setup by an expert to very low action, as you use heavy flatwounds. Heavy flats can be as comfortable as any string, when properly setup. After the upgrade, you'll love your inherited bass even more! It won't sound like your friend's Tele bass, but I guarantee your friend will love your bass, and so will you.

Delano doesn't pay me. :P I am just so impressed with their quality and sound. I am sure you'll agree should you go for it.
 
#8
I am also interested in the Delano. The description of the PC4 AL sounds awesome. "Greasy Swamp Bottom" sold me.

We carefully morphed the great "oomph" and greasy swamp bottom late 50ies to early 60ies pickups are famous four with the grinding wire attitude of ´68 to´73 examples and then added a slight DELANO twist to enhance dynamics and articulation.

But the other P pickup PMVC 4 FE sounds cool too:

Just imagine meaty P-Bass™ tone with in-your-face Stingray™ style grind and attack,

I'd love to try both.
 
#10
Thanks for this great advice on Pick ups. It has come to light after being looked over measured and compared to my friends 53 there is a big problem with the neck on my 77 Bass so I have got to find out if it can be fixed. If not I would be wasting my money on Pick ups and will just be kept for a spare. I have already paid out lots having it re fretted and neck shaved down to even it out. I do have another Old P bass which is perfect but I wanted to keep it preserved.
 

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