Are there any production dual P basses currently being made? Especially ones that still look like a P.
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I don’t know of any that look like a Fender P, except the ones I make using Warmoth bodies. My other 2 dual Ps are a Spector Custom Shop and a custom Carl Pedigo (Carlo) bass that resembles a Lākland 44-94.
I'm at a loss, too, but here's a question; do you, or anyone else on this thread, think splits in a soapbar shell should be counted? Now that my Blacktop Jazz is gone, my Dark Night Projekt is probably the closest I have to anything like it.
I don’t. But, I’m just one person. Cool pickups though.do you, or anyone else on this thread, think splits in a soapbar shell should be counted?
I wouldn't count these because they have no offset between the coils. Something like this arrangement, it could be argued.
@who; Seriously though, according to the pickup makers they are “staggered split-coils”, so technically, they are splits with two strings per coil, but in an angled configuration.
Either way, I am no electrical engineer, so I am not the person to debate the similarities and/or differences. I’m more of a “kinda-sorta close…maybe?” guy when it comes to them.
And, for what it’s worth, they do sound much better with flats!
(No idea if “tort” would make it even better…nor will I ever!)
Either way, I am no electrical engineer, so I am not the person to debate the similarities and/or differences. I’m more of a “kinda-sorta close…maybe?” guy when it comes to them.
And, for what it’s worth, they do sound much better with flats!
(No idea if “tort” would make it even better…nor will I ever!)Yeah, that's just my personal definition, I have no problem with you considering it one. I'm sure they sound great with any strings; are they LeCompte pickups?@who; Seriously though, according to the pickup makers they are “staggered split-coils”, so technically, they are splits with two strings per coil, but in an angled configuration.
Either way, I am no electrical engineer, so I am not the person to debate the similarities and/or differences. I’m more of a “kinda-sorta close…maybe?” guy when it comes to them.
And, for what it’s worth, they do sound much better with flats!
My Turner multicoils have switches that allow me to use them in P mode or reverse P.
I consider this a dual p bass in that respect.
I consider this a dual p bass in that respect.
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I do. The stagger is not what makes a P pickup sound like a P pickup. It’s really about the shape and size of the coils, and the multiple AlNiCo polepieces. The stagger is incidental and doesn’t make much difference. Except close to the bridge. And we all know that if you go close to the bridge you should reverse that stagger. Right everybody?
I asked a related question on the "Pickups and Electronics" side, but as of yet, no response, so maybe someone here may have some input. Can anyone point me in the direction of some good split-coil soapbars? (Not dual-coils. They are a different beast, altogether.) Specifically, I'm keeping an eye out for EMG35/Bartolini M3 sized pickups. I know about Barts, EMG's, LeCompte and Nordstrands (kinda-sorta), but I'm wondering if there are other options to consider.
As I whittle away at my collection, I'm already missing my Blacktop Jazz. However, I'm working on a Projekt built around a Fender Dimension HH body and the idea of a "Dual-P…in disguise!" is very appealing.
As I whittle away at my collection, I'm already missing my Blacktop Jazz. However, I'm working on a Projekt built around a Fender Dimension HH body and the idea of a "Dual-P…in disguise!" is very appealing.
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I’m on the hunt for a bass to use in a Billy Joel band like Doug Stegmeyer’s modded tele bass. Other than starting with a Mike Dirnt and routing/wiring up a second set of split coil pickups. Do I have other options?
I want to be visually accurate but more importantly sonically accurate.
Ideas?
Apologies for not being part of the club yet.
I want to be visually accurate but more importantly sonically accurate.
Ideas?
Apologies for not being part of the club yet.
You could start with a Classic Vibe 50's P. Rumor has it, Stegmeyer's bass started with a single coil and a P in the bridge position, with a second P replacing the single coil later. I'd go straight to dual Ps, but starting with a Classic Vibe would be way cheaper, and it might even raise the resale value a little.
Yeah I’ve seen photos of the Blondie in both states. Classic Vibe might be the way. I don’t do woodworking so I’d have to farm that out. Totally worth considering though. Thanks
Check with your local Guitar Centers. One or more of their techs might be able to do some routing. The lead tech at mine has done great work for me <checks notes> five times in the past, with at least one more I'm contemplating.
