Precision Pickup with Tight Full Bottom ?

[Problemchild]

Can't go wrong with the Nordstrand NP4. I would also suggest
using 250k pots- linear for volume and audio taper for tone.
I like the tone rolled back 100% and have found that a .015
cap sounds best for what I am looking for. I would try experimenting with cap values to suit your needs
"Super-The Best !!"

FWIW, I am using DR Low Rider EH50 SS strings

Where are the NP4 people ?

 

[Modern Growl]

From all my research - I'm giving the Aguilar pickup a try. From what I gather, its very similar to the Nordy NP4, but a bit more round, and without the hilighted upper mid grind the NP4 is known for.

The SD pickup looked like a solid choice, but I didn't want to go toooooo far, and have muddy tone (never heard the pickup).

The Aggie looked to sit right in the middle of full, round, tight, (very NP4 like) but without the upper mid bump the NP4 has.... will report back with my findings.

FWIW - i'll be comparing it to the Fender Original 62' - which the more I play, the more I question why I'm even trying another pickup because honestly, this pickup sounds great. Perhaps a bit too brittle/bright wide open - so I'm hoping the Aggie is similar, but perhaps a little more thick/warm/less sizzle up top.

 

[Craig_S]

Does it have to be passive? I have a older (late 80's) EMG precision pickup that does what you're describing, with the tone control rolled back. It has a pretty big sound. I put it in a P/J project bass and I really like it. I'm not sure if the newer pickups are the same, though.

 

[parsons]

The Duncan I suggested, SBP-2, lacks an aggressive grind. In fact, that's largely why I ditched it. If you want fat, thick, and smooth, it's the ticket.

I disagree. SPB-2 thru tube amp into a nice rock cab = grind.

 

[02Pete]

"Tight full bottom" -- not sure whether you're looking for a bass pickup, or a girlfriend...

 

[bassicmike]

i have a Rio Grande Muy Grand on my P and am very happy with it.

pretty much nails the sound you're describing.

 

[pbass4ever]

well as my name intells i love my p basses. i would go with the nor or a fender 62. both know for tight warm tones. i would also suggest flats. just make sure it is a mellow and not brite flat. ghs or labella are both good picks for those, or if you are like me and a rotosound guy go with the blacks. hope this helps.

 

[David Jayne]

FWIW - i'll be comparing it to the Fender Original 62' - which the more I play, the more I question why I'm even trying another pickup because honestly, this pickup sounds great.

Save your money- you're good to go. P basses don't respond nearly as well to the sort of pickup 'cork sniffing' that J's do. With their inherently narrower frequency response, P's are simpler and easier to get along with.

 

[Modern Growl]

I tried the Aguilar P and didn't care for the upper midrange bump... I'm just keeping in the Fender Original 62' pickup - it honestly sounds great....

No need to change.

 

[DWBass]

My vote is Bartolini. Probably the most smoothest, deepest and articulate P pup I've ever heard. Having said that, I have an active EMG in my P-Bass and it is thick and full sounding. Much more growly than the Bart. Everything else I've heard is growly just with different eq points.

 

[Nev375]

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