I've had some people asking about the Alumatone P pickups and the DiMarzio Model P's, so while I was doing some sound clips with other basses, I thought I'd do a sample of these two basses as well.
A couple caveats -
1) I recorded direct into a Line 6 Toneport (GK sim with 4x10 cab) for both samples, and used the exact same settings.
Normally I would adjust the settings according to the bass, but in this context I feel it gives you a better idea of the sheer tonal difference between these bass pickups
2) The bass with the DiMarzio has a maple fingerboard, the one with the Lace has a rosewood.
3) The bass with the Lace Alumatone is set up for old school thump. Older strings, higher action, etc - so this accounts for a small difference in the tones.
Both basses are alder body Precisions strung with D'Addario Chromes (45-100) - as mentioned, the P with the Lace has older strings
The same cable and amp settings were used, sounds were recorded one right after the other.
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As you can hear, there are VAST differences between these pickups - far more than older strings and a rosewood fingerboard could account for.
The Lace has TONS more low end, a bit more highs, but is flatter through the mids. Normally I'd back off the low end with this bass, but I wanted a more direct comparison to the DiMarzio equipped P Bass.
The DiMarzio has a bunch more midrange punch, but not nearly the low end "beef" that the Alumatones have.
All in all, VERY different pickups. If you want to hear a sound sample of the Lace Alumatone by itself I can record one. Of course I'll dial in the amp a bit for it. It's a really nice pickup for getting some low end "thump" in your sound.
A couple caveats -
1) I recorded direct into a Line 6 Toneport (GK sim with 4x10 cab) for both samples, and used the exact same settings.
Normally I would adjust the settings according to the bass, but in this context I feel it gives you a better idea of the sheer tonal difference between these bass pickups
2) The bass with the DiMarzio has a maple fingerboard, the one with the Lace has a rosewood.
3) The bass with the Lace Alumatone is set up for old school thump. Older strings, higher action, etc - so this accounts for a small difference in the tones.
Both basses are alder body Precisions strung with D'Addario Chromes (45-100) - as mentioned, the P with the Lace has older strings
The same cable and amp settings were used, sounds were recorded one right after the other.
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As you can hear, there are VAST differences between these pickups - far more than older strings and a rosewood fingerboard could account for.
The Lace has TONS more low end, a bit more highs, but is flatter through the mids. Normally I'd back off the low end with this bass, but I wanted a more direct comparison to the DiMarzio equipped P Bass.
The DiMarzio has a bunch more midrange punch, but not nearly the low end "beef" that the Alumatones have.
All in all, VERY different pickups. If you want to hear a sound sample of the Lace Alumatone by itself I can record one. Of course I'll dial in the amp a bit for it. It's a really nice pickup for getting some low end "thump" in your sound.
