p bass replacements

[saiman]

hi i'm quite new to this replacement things. i have a mexican made fender P and i'm thinking of replacing those stock pickups. what do you guys recommend for the replacement, i would love a nice tone for the slap though. cause that's my main style.

i was considering dimarzio splitP or basslines SPB3. what else do you guys recommend. i need some help thanks

 

[62bass]

hi i'm quite new to this replacement things. i have a mexican made fender P and i'm thinking of replacing those stock pickups. what do you guys recommend for the replacement, i would love a nice tone for the slap though. cause that's my main style.

i was considering dimarzio splitP or basslines SPB3. what else do you guys recommend. i need some help thanks

I have good success using the SPB3 in Mexican P basses. i've done several for students. Noticeable improvement in sound. I don't like the DiMarzio as much.

The P is not noted as the best slap bass though it does do it. Just different froma J sound. Your choice of strings will make a huge difference.

But the SPB3 is a very good start.

 

[Nedmundo]

Normally, P-basses are associated with mids, but many players want a mid-scooped sound for slap style. I personally think stock P-basses are fine for slap, but assuming you want a more modern sound, you're on the right track. Both Duncan's Quarter Pounder and DiMarzio's Split-P are more full range (less mids-heavy) and modern sounding than a conventional P-bass pickup, and thus in theory closer to a mid-scoop tone many like for slap. I've never tried the DiMarzio, but I really dig the Quarter Pounder for a hard-hitting P-bass tone.

 

[Compressed]

I use the Dimarzio Will Power P, very nice, especially when wired up with the 4 conductor wiring to the switch.
I slap a lot & it works for me.

 

[X Wolf]

I have good success using the SPB3 in Mexican P basses. i've done several for students. Noticeable improvement in sound. I don't like the DiMarzio as much.

The P is not noted as the best slap bass though it does do it. Just different froma J sound. Your choice of strings will make a huge difference.

But the SPB3 is a very good start.

+1....I think the SPB3 does a great scooped sound which would be preferable for slapping.

George

 

[saiman]

thanks for all the help. so most of you guys say that duncan can be associated for more to slap with a P-tone. i know it can't be compared to a J tho /: but yea strings i use .50-.105 gauges. that should be alright eh ? i use ernie ball slinks.

 

[62bass]

thanks for all the help. so most of you guys say that duncan can be associated for more to slap with a P-tone. i know it can't be compared to a J tho /: but yea strings i use .50-.105 gauges. that should be alright eh ? i use ernie ball slinks.

Check out the thread on Thomastic Roundwounds in the string section.

 

[Fender32]

For what it's worth, here's a "negative recommendation" for you ... don't go for a Seymour Duncan Antiquity II replacement!

Why? Well, it's just way too full of low, "dark brown" mids and full-on smooth bass for slapping (IMHO). It is, however, an utterly stunning choice for coaxing more "soul" out of a heavy ash-bodied 70's P. I know ... I've done it

Look elsewhere in the SD range and you won't go far wrong, I reckon. Best of luck!

 

[srxplayer]

Another vote for the SD 1/4 pounder. Solid choice. I have heard several in P-Basses and have been impressed.

 

[saiman]

thanks people. DR colors are really nice. but do they get that extra slap and pop effect ?

 

[BaldBass]

Normally, P-basses are associated with mids, but many players want a mid-scooped sound for slap style. I personally think stock P-basses are fine for slap, but assuming you want a more modern sound, you're on the right track. Both Duncan's Quarter Pounder and DiMarzio's Split-P are more full range (less mids-heavy) and modern sounding than a conventional P-bass pickup, and thus in theory closer to a mid-scoop tone many like for slap. I've never tried the DiMarzio, but I really dig the Quarter Pounder for a hard-hitting P-bass tone.

+ 1 on the Duncans