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Fender Precision Pick-ups

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nickbaxter

Dec 30, 2009
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www.quickandthedead.co.uk
#1
I have recently just bought a Mexican Fender Precision Bass.

I really want to change the pick-ups on them, atm they are the just the straight up Fender Precision single coil pick-ups.

I want a clear tone but big punky sound:
Can anybody recommend companies who sell good pick-ups?
Any models?
Research tips?

My price range would be up to £100.

Hope to hear from you soon
Nick
 
#7
The general consensus for punk P-Bass tone is Seymour Duncan Basslines Quarter Pounders. However, my stock MIM P-Bass had ridiculous tone when someone played it with a pick through those GK Goldline 8x10 speakers.
 
#8
seymour duncan quarter pounders. youll love them. i have them in my mia p and there awesome. are really good rock/punk tone.

artists like ian grushka from new found glory, mark hoppus from blink 182, jay bentley from bad religion use them. there an awesome sounding pickup for that typ of music. i think the bassist from greenday uses them too but im not 100% sure on that.
 
#9
A lot of people refer to Basslines and forget that it is a line of pickups containing several versions (not just this thread). Some are specific ,mentioning Quarter Pounders. I've always wondered and haven't read much on the SPB-1 vintage" Bassline model. Anyone tried them. Can they do what the OP needs.
 
#11
chiplexic said:
I've always wondered and haven't read much on the SPB-1 vintage" Bassline model. Anyone tried them. Can they do what the OP needs.
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I don't think you can go wrong with Seymour Duncan pickups. I haven't had a bad set yet. I have put the SPB-1 in two basses so far, and the SPB-2 in one (I've used or am still using some of the Jazz pups as well). I prefer the sound of the SPB-1, though both sound good. The SPB-1 is full and even opposed to the SPB-2 with it's bumped mid-range and slightly higher output.

I'm not sure if either would do what the OP is looking for.
 
#13
I could be wrong, but aren't DeLano's a bit HiFi for a "punkish" sound? The only DeLano's I've heard are best suited for Jazz. I had one in a Stingray. It sounded great, but it didn't sound right for rock at all, IMO. They were a bit too refined; no edge...
 
#14
I guess it depends on which model of Delano you've heard. From what I've tried, the Delano "HE" pickups are more refined and better for jazz or fusion. On the other hand, the "FE" pickups with the large exposed polepieces have a lot of meat and can be great replacements for the original Fender pickups. I tried one model "PMVC5 FE M2" for a 5-string P-style bass, and it was VERY meaty and had a lot of edge and drive. I can't comment on the "AL" pickups.
 
#18
I have some Bare Knuckles in my '83 Squier P-Bass and some overwounds they did for me called 'The Ox' that I have in a USA '57 reissue. They both sound great. The 'Oxs' have a bit more edge and are awesome with a pick. There is no mention on their website but if you email them they will be able to supply them. Quite a few mates of mine have them and are very pleased, replacing their stock Lakland and Fender pickups.
 

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