I have a MIM P strung with La Bella flats that I primarily use for surf. The stock PUs are OK, but I just have this sense that I could do a bit better. They seem to have an aggressive upper mid honk that's somewhat hard to dial out without going completely to mud. I play this bass with a pick and do roll back my tone control quite a bit. Anyway, I'd prefer PUs with a bit more growl and less honk if that makes any sense. Something with a low mid rather than high mid emphasis. Fender '62 maybe? Fralin?
I don't have any experience with quarter pounders. What do they sound like? In general (for both bass and guitar), I prefer vintage winds to overwinds. I'm also not really looking for more output, just different output.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f38/bill-lawrence-p-46-pickup-mini-review-best-p-pickup-ive-ever-tried-528005/ This may help too.... ( I know , it's a lot of reading but you can find some great info here)
I like my Fralin 5% overwound. I can't remember exactly what I asked for. I think I said I liked my '62 pickup, but I wanted one that hit harder, yet wasn't murky like a Bart 8S. He suggested a 5% overwind and it was perfect, exactly the sound I wanted. Call him at his shop to tell him exactly what you want and he'll tell you what he can do for you. So far as I know, he doesn't do e-mail.
@topcat: I ended up going with the Lawrence. I am very satisfied. It's full and deep, but without losing the essential character of a split P-bass PU. Dead quiet too. Also, about 1/2 the price of other boutique PUs. This is my second extremely positive experience with Bill Lawrence/Wilde. Thanks everyone for the input. Much appreciated.
