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Replacement p pickups

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Right_Butterscotch64, Jul 23, 2013.

  1. Jul 23, 2013 #1
    Right_Butterscotch64

    Right_Butterscotch64

    Oct 18, 2012
    So right now I have an American special p bass (honeyburst model) and I really like it! But the pickup seems to be a little lacking and slightly boomy, I really prefer hotter pickups. I was wondering what some good suggestions are, I was considering these models

    Seymour Duncan spb4
    Seymour Duncan spb1
    (Heard the spb3 has lots of lows so I'm not sure about that one)

    Dimarzio p pickup (the hotter wound model, can't remember the name)

    Mojotone 70s p pickup

    Would like to keep it passive

    Some examples of the tones I like

    http://youtu.be/CaykM7rIrss

    http://youtu.be/7_7l4fP9vFc

    http://youtu.be/4EL67mjv1nM

    Similar to those.
     
  2. Jul 23, 2013 #2
    funk7856

    funk7856 Supporting Member

    Feb 22, 2012
    Atlanta
  3. Jul 23, 2013 #3
    grey area

    grey area

    Sep 2, 2009
    almeria spain
    hi jel. i use the two you havn't got on your list, the spb2 and the spb3 ( quarter pounder) i like the lows and use flats. when i first put the spb3 on my p bass i had new stainless rounds on and it was way too lively even with the tone pulled back so you may find its ok for you.anyway you will find a pup you like for sure. hot is the way to go for me. my regular unhot basses get left on the wall now as they seem like hard work. let us know how you get on with your pups coz i will heat up my other basses.
    cheers
     
  4. Jul 23, 2013 #4
    craigb

    craigb G&L churnmeister Supporting Member

    Jan 27, 2000
    Spring, TX (Houston metro)
  5. Jul 23, 2013 #5
    Right_Butterscotch64

    Right_Butterscotch64

    Oct 18, 2012
    Those are some good suggestions, any feedback on the PUs I listed?
     
  6. Jul 23, 2013 #6
    Cyborg

    Cyborg

    Jul 7, 2007
    Lowcountry, SC
    The Duncan SPB-1 is an awesome pickup, if you are looking for the vintage vibe.

    The Dimarzio Model P is great as well, if you are looking for a hot-in-your-face P pickup.
     
  7. Jul 23, 2013 #7
    9mmMike

    9mmMike Would you happen to have a cookie for me? Supporting Member

    Apr 25, 2008
    Wee bit west-o-Philly - SEPA
    I get tone like that from the good old Fender '62 RI's and a pick.
     
  8. Jul 23, 2013 #8
    Right_Butterscotch64

    Right_Butterscotch64

    Oct 18, 2012
    I much prefer finger style but aren't the 62 RI PUs basically what I have now? (Standard vintage Alnico)
     
  9. Jul 23, 2013 #9
    Right_Butterscotch64

    Right_Butterscotch64

    Oct 18, 2012
    Are the model Ps anything like the dimarzios from the hamer blitz bass? I think they were called hammer slammers or something like that.
     
  10. Jul 23, 2013 #10
    9mmMike

    9mmMike Would you happen to have a cookie for me? Supporting Member

    Apr 25, 2008
    Wee bit west-o-Philly - SEPA
    I also play finger-style but to get the tone that is in those clips you provided, I would use a pick. I am not sure what is in the American Specials (although I do have one!), I believe that the '62's are indeed Alnico.
     
  11. Jul 23, 2013 #11
    Right_Butterscotch64

    Right_Butterscotch64

    Oct 18, 2012
    Well I mean, all those recordings were finger style....
     
  12. Jul 23, 2013 #12
    Right_Butterscotch64

    Right_Butterscotch64

    Oct 18, 2012
    Well I seem to be leaning more towards the Model P and the SPB4, I thnk the SD may be hotter. the spb4 is a 13k, where i think the model p is a 11-12
     
  13. Jul 23, 2013 #13
    Lo-E

    Lo-E

    Dec 19, 2009
    Brooklyn, NY
    I was (still am) in the same boat and started this thread:http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f38/08-11-p-bass-pickups-989062/

    A lot of people made a lot of great suggestions and it's worth the time to read through it.

    I ended up strapped for time lately, so I haven't done anything about it. I started thinking that the first thing I would try is just getting rid of the "greasebucket" tone control and rewiring the bass with a standard tone control, but change the volume and tone pots to 500K. This will result in a hotter, brighter sound but it may not be as hot as what you're looking for. I'm going to start there, because it's the simplest and cheapest route... just as soon as I find some time!
     
  14. Jul 28, 2013 #14
    C130AVN

    C130AVN Stringed Tubist

    Apr 19, 2012
    Winterpeg, Manisnowba
    Model P does it all. Nuff said