New Fender "Black Top" basses

[PunkRocker33133]

Any more info on these?

 

[UnfortunateTony]

I would so get the double bucker P if I weren't trying to get away from Fenders right now.

 

[NKBassman]

I just looked at this thread for the first time, I think they should reintroduce and improve the fender P with that humbucker that looked like two jazz pickups stuck together - I think it was the big block. I just don't think they gave it enough of a chance - electronics were crappy but everything else seemed fine, it seems like the design has lots of potential.

No thanks! Those double J pickups are virtually impossible to replace/upgrade.

I'm really digging the dual P jazz though. Offer it with a bound and blocked maple neck and I would grab one in a heartbeat.

 

[Tmw2011]

At the MIM pricepoint, I doubt they'll do it, but it'd be nice if the pickups they use in the BT Ps would be similar (or even the same) to the ones in the Roscoe Beck model.

I know, I know, shout heresy for saying they should use the same pickups from a bass that costs around 4 times as much as the Black Tops are likely to have for street price. But you gotta admit, it would be nice...

Are those pickups even available aftermarket?

 

[VincentGrim]

I believe Warwick, Delano, and Rio Grande make aftermarket double J pickups. None of the upgrade options are exactly cheap, so hopefully the BT P will sound good as is, as I'm planning on getting one. <.<

 

[NKBassman]

I believe Warwick, Delano, and Rio Grande make aftermarket double J pickups. None of the upgrade options are exactly cheap, so hopefully the BT P will sound good as is, as I'm planning on getting one. <.<

The Delanos won't fit (too wide), and I haven't been able to find ANY info on the Rio Grande pickups other than that apparently they might possibly fit, and that they are really hot pickups which isn't want I'm going for. I think GFS might make one too, which I haven't tried, but it's pretty cheap.

Curtis Novak makes something close, but it's not an exact match.

Haven't looked at Warwick though.

 

[blendermassacre]

The Delanos won't fit (too wide), and I haven't been able to find ANY info on the Rio Grande pickups other than that apparently they might possibly fit, and that they are really hot pickups which isn't want I'm going for. I think GFS might make one too, which I haven't tried, but it's pretty cheap.

Curtis Novak makes something close, but it's not an exact match.

Haven't looked at Warwick though.

GFS doesn't make one.

guitarpartsresource.com has this

in the bass economy pickups section for $32

 

[NKBassman]

Ah yes, that's what I was thinking of. Thanks.

 

[PunkRocker33133]

Any updates on pricing and such?

 

[RaginRog]

Ah yes, that's what I was thinking of. Thanks.

Have you ever thought about sending the entire pickup/plastic shell/cover to a custom pickup maker like say Carey Norstrand or Lindy Fralin and having them custom wind you a set/pickup?

 

[NKBassman]

Have you ever thought about sending the entire pickup/plastic shell/cover to a custom pickup maker like say Carey Norstrand or Lindy Fralin and having them custom wind you a set/pickup?

Could be done yeah. Actually I think it was Curtis Novak that said he could do just that.

 

[RaginRog]

Could be done yeah. Actually I think it was Curtis Novak that said he could do just that.

That would nice. I love how the pickup looks aesthetically, I'm surprised more manufacturers don't use it.

 

[anezthes]

Just thought you guys wanted to know that Thomann.de (not affiliated with them) lists these basses at approximately 640 euros.

 

[Low Sound Love]

also from Thomann: shipment due to arrive July 4th, two available colours are black and "WCP", whatever that is ...

 

[nocontrols]

lol... Why plan on modding it before you've even played it for the first time?

 

[HeyyyyyJoe]

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Bland colors IMO

 

[nocontrols]

I dig those colors. I like Black. I like Oly White. I like Silver. Keep it simple and more people will be into it. I don't need anything extravagant.

 

[Tmw2011]

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I like... Looks a little lighter than my CFM P... I wonder if the wife would notice...

 

[Fletz]

I've been following this thread hoping to catch a glimpse of these basses. I love me some Fenders, but these? Yuck. Look like bad home made mods.

 

[BioDriver]

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Any idea on the controls and if they'll come in 5 string versions? If so then I can see one of these in my future.