New Pick-ups

[Chef FourString]

I want new pick-ups for my highway one p but I'm not sure with what's out there. A split single that rolls off highs, powers mids and cleans up the bottom is really what I would prefer. Any suggestions would be helpful.

 

[Rumblefisher]

What you want starts with an L, and ends with an indy Fralin

Seriously, I make that suggestion quite a bit, but with good reason.

For EXACTLY the sound you are describing, get a 5% overwind.

 

[Chef FourString]

Gravy. I'll check those out.

 

[RedLeg]

tyler henderson (they are just like fralins, 1/2 the price)
ask about 5% overwind and tell him your american

 

[Chef FourString]

Thanks, Red. I'll look on those too.

 

[Nedmundo]

An overwound Fralin would be great, but if you like thick and smooth and don't want to spend so much, get Seymour Duncan's SPB-2 Hot for P-bass. It's an overwound version of SD's vintage voiced pickup, and is exactly what you describe: rolled off highs, thick mids, and cleaner lows relative to a stock Fender pickup. An overwound Fralin would be similar, but will replace the Duncan's smoothness with a little grit/crunch.

 

[acebase62]

I agree with Nedmundo on the SPB-2.

I had one in a PJ bass, and his description is accurate IMO.

 

[Chef FourString]

Thanks guys. Few more to the list.

 

[Rickett Customs]

Bill Lawrence P-46..