Dual P Pickup Club!

[secondbestcody]

So are there any cons to making a 2 P bass? Thinking of converting my Epiphone Ripper PJ into a double P. When I got it, it had a DiMarzio Split P in the bridge so I thought about going with another Split P since each half is its own humbucker. So, 4 humbuckers with a double P setup.

 

[SteveFromBerlin]

My experience is good so far: I like the combination of two P Pickups more than any P/J I've tried. The only thing I would change on mine: When building a 5-string 33'' P, reverse the front pickup or even both pickups.

 

[BlueTalon]

So are there any cons to making a 2 P bass? Thinking of converting my Epiphone Ripper PJ into a double P. When I got it, it had a DiMarzio Split P in the bridge so I thought about going with another Split P since each half is its own humbucker. So, 4 humbuckers with a double P setup.

With a typical split P pickup arrangement, each half of the pickup is a single coil, not a self contained humbucker. The entire pickup cancels hum because each half is oppositely wound and has opposite polarity from the other half. There is at least one exception, namely the DiMarzio DP-127. There may be others, but that's the only one I know of for sure.


But to answer your question, I don't think anyone in this thread is going to tell you there is a drawback to having two P pickups in a bass. I certainly won't -- I'm in the planning stages of making a three P-pickup bass, which, incidentally, is going to have three of the DiMarzio DP-127s on it.

 

[secondbestcody]

With a typical split P pickup arrangement, each half of the pickup is a single coil, not a self contained humbucker. The entire pickup cancels hum because each half is oppositely wound and has opposite polarity from the other half. There is at least one exception, namely the DiMarzio DP-127. There may be others, but that's the only one I know of for sure.

Yes, that’s exactly what I have.

 

[BlueTalon]

Yes, that’s exactly what I have.

Ah. Then yes, each half of yours is hum canceling. The far more typical P pickup looks like this (and each side is not hum canceling).

 

[secondbestcody]

Ah. Then yes, each half of yours is hum canceling. The far more typical P pickup looks like this (and each side is not hum canceling).

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Right, I know that. What I’m looking to find out is if it will be more beneficial to have another DP127 or another P pickup in the bridge position.

 

[Cuzzie]

I may be about to join this club.

Got this mighty mite body I am in the process of getting set up to complete the works.

I have arriving soon an EMG GZR P and an EMG GZR PJ set.
I also have a Wizard Thumper split coil.

I am thinking Dual P pick up - either 2 GZR’s or one of each (i’ll Measure which is hottest and put that at the bridge). I reckon i’ll Also pop a Tonestyler Duo 6 in and a 3 way switch.

This could be fun!

 

[Cuzzie]

Double reverse you say?

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This is about the sexiest bass ever - don’t, don’t, don’t get rid

 

[ctmullins]

So are there any cons to making a 2 P bass?

The only con I can imagine would be making the mistake of not reversing at least the bridge pickup, and preferably both pickups.

 

[aproud1]

Guess I'm in? Dual reverse P Clement Fretless.

 

[ctmullins]

Mmmmm, tasty!

 

[silky smoove]

This is about the sexiest bass ever - don’t, don’t, don’t get rid

Funny you should say that. It’s currently up for sale, haha.

 

[secondbestcody]

The only con I can imagine would be making the mistake of not reversing at least the bridge pickup, and preferably both pickups.

What does reversing them actually do?

 

[ctmullins]

What does reversing them actually do?

P pickups in bridge position

 

[BlueTalon]

Funny you should say that. It’s currently up for sale, haha.

Where?

 

[silky smoove]

Where?

I thought I had it in the classified here on TB, but I’ll have to check.

 

[secondbestcody]

P pickups in bridge position

Thanks

 

[A Future Pilot]

Well I can finally join with my modified Talman I just got back from the luthier:

Bill Lawrence P in the neck and SPB-3 Quarter Pounders in the bridge. She sounds awesome!!

 

[secondbestcody]

This is the finished product. Started as an Epiphone Ripper PJ, now it’s my favorite bass since I can’t afford an original Ripper.

 

[aproud1]

This is the finished product. Started as an Epiphone Ripper PJ, now it’s my favorite bass since I can’t afford an original Ripper.

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That is perfect!