Anyone use the Dimarzio P pup with Ultrajazz in your P/J Bass?

I haven't used that setup, although I did just order a model PJ set for my Larrivee. If that doesn't work out, I'll try a ultra jazz bridge pickup instead, and will let you know!

 

Although I haven't had hands-on experience with it (yet), from everything I've gathered thus far (which is a lot), the Ultra Jazz is widely regarded as a very versatile pickup. Since your playing covers such a variety of genres, it would seem this could be a very good choice for you...

MM

 

I wouldn't use this combination. Dimarzio doesn't recomend this combo and with good reason.

The p pickup is a far hotter pickup than the ultra jazz. I had both in a bass and the ultra jazz wasn't cutting it against the p pickup up. They have a twin blade p pickup that they suggest to use with the ultra jazz, but I don't have any experience with it.

 

I disagree. I'm using this combo in an 85 Jazz bass
special (Duff McKagan). I had a series/parallel switch put on the ultra and it makes for a versatile setup. They actually play
nice together. The J rounds the P off to a purring growl. While the P solo is just gorgeous. It does the Jaco thing quite nice as well. You will never hurt for high end with this combo.
I say try it. I think Larry is trying to move those duosplit coil P
pickups. I cannot bite on the concept or the look. I scored the
P and ultrajazz for just over a choke ($100)
I like this combination.

 

If the Ultrajazz is wired in parallel then, true It's output is less than the P, however I still find it a usable combo and for the $
it offers a lot of bangzoom. Just my 2 cents, of course.

 

Not sure if this is exactly the combo you're asking about, but I'm using these in my Aerodyne Jazz:


The P is a lot louder then the J, but they work great together. I just screwed my P pup way on down into the body to help balance the volume of the two pups a bit. The P pup just gets meaner and meaner sounding as I dig in more, and the J adds some sparkle or definition (which really isn't lacking anyway). The J soloed also does a nice Jaco tone like on Come On, Come Over.
These replaced an EMG set that came in my bass and I couldn't be happier. The EMG's to me lacked character. That is no longer a problem!

 

I used to have a Model P + UltraJazz in a former PJ bass with an ash Fender body + maple Warmoth neck. Sounded outstanding! I would still have that bass if I cared more for the Warmoth neck.

I also have UltraJazz in my '71 Jazz bass and love 'em. My '75 P-bass has a Model P pickup in it, at some point I'll likely add in a J-pup and will choose between the UltraJazz and Model J -- I doubt you can go wrong with either one.

DiMarzio pickups rock!

 

I have not used that combo, but I do have Dimarzios in my jazz

Model J Neck
Ultrajazz Bridge

Sounds real good!

I also have some vintage 70's dimarzio's in my strat, and they are the best

 

the ultra jazz is my go-to p-j bridge pickup, as it's decently loud and vintage-sounding as well as being hum-canceling.

a great combo is a good vintage-style p pickup with the ultra j bridge. they balance just fine, and get "that" sound when blended. the combo also looks more "normal".

dimarzio doesn't make a vintage p pickup, so anything like say, a duncan vintage p-bass or fender orig. p-bass will fit the bill, giving the bass a natural, versatile and hum-free sound.

 

Walter- I heartily agree. The Model P should be classified as
'overwound' or perhaps 'hot', while they should wind a mellower version, put silver looking pole pieces in it, and call
it 'vintage'. I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I've gotten over the look
as I figure other bassists will just think: hmmm, what's that?
I highly recommend the series/parallel switching option, no
matter how you end up installing them.