reverend P pickups -- $18!

[robb.]

well, since this came back up, i'll say that i'm addicted to this pickup. i put a new set of d'addario XLs on my bass and have been playing it through the classic 400 into an HT-112. wow.

when the recordings are done, i'll post them. it's really incredible how good this pickup sounds.

robb.

 

[jenderfazz]

I haven't read the whole thread but... are these still available?

 

[bino]

I haven't read the whole thread but... are these still available?

Yes! I just called and ordered one myself. At that price, it's an easily justified experiment. I'm curious how a ceramic split coil will sound.

 

[robb.]

i am going to assume so -- there were quite a few when i was there in december. also, they're still listed on the website:

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robb.

 

[matrok]

I grabbed two sets of the P pups, one of the J's and a 5 string neck to boot. Now if I could just get one of the bodies out under my coat..........

 

[illidian]

Any reviews of these yet?

I'm being tempted again, I held it off before.

 

[TheBrad]

I just ordered a set of the 8.7 and the 10 Ps.
Let you know how it turns out when they arrive.

So what's the deal with this sale? Is Reverend going out of business or something?

 

[TheSuzie]

Well I have not hooked any of these up yet but I will mention that the P pickups I received do not appear to be potted.

Peace,
S

 

[robb.]

reverend stopped production on all bass guitars. they're not going out of business, but there are some changes going on in their business model that make bass parts stock unneccesary. so they're selling whatever they have because they can. and it's our gain.

robb.

 

[rdhbass]

I wonder if they have any of the J style 5string rumblefish pickups left, i didn't see any on the website.

 

[jenderfazz]

Which pickup would you recommend to drop in an old Squier P with the frets ripped out? Acoustic, it doesn't sound half bad... but the pickup sounds very undefined, especially in the low end. I'm pretty sure the 10k would be too punchy for a fretless...

 

[robb.]

i have the 8.7k, and it is very bright. i guess i don't know what punch is, but i'd think you'd prefer the thicker tone of the 10k. unless you like a lot of cutting high end in your fretless tones.

robb.

 

[TheBrad]

How long did shipping take for you all?
I still haven't gotten mine.

 

[TheSuzie]

So for you Rumblefish PJ owners, what pot and cap did Reverend use for your tone control? Does the tone control work well when the P pickup is soloed or do you think you might prefer a different combo?

I'm hoping to order pots, caps & jacks to update a couple of basses soon. Anyone have a favorite source for quality parts cheap.

BTW: Reverend turned my order around pretty quickly.

Thanks,
S

 

[Trevorus]

I plan on getting one of the p-pickups as well, and a reverb tank for my guitar combo!

 

[TheBrad]

Speak of the devil, they arrived today.

 

[TheBrad]

New question, does it matter which side the black and white wires are on?

 

[Trevorus]

Black is usually negative/ground.

 

[TheBrad]

As someone said before me, this is a stupid good deal.

I installed these pickups (10k) and all I can say is "Wow". It's such an awesome deal and way to better your tone. I am not even going to bother installing the 8.7s to try out, I am so pleased with the 10.

I think it's more of an issue with the actual bass than the pickups, but I am having difficulties getting a normal ammount of output? Do I just need to raise the pickups/lower the strings?

 

[luknfur]

As someone said before me, this is a stupid good deal.

I installed these pickups (10k) and all I can say is "Wow". It's such an awesome deal and way to better your tone. I am not even going to bother installing the 8.7s to try out, I am so pleased with the 10.

I think it's more of an issue with the actual bass than the pickups, but I am having difficulties getting a normal ammount of output? Do I just need to raise the pickups/lower the strings?

FWIW:

you might still want to try the 8.7K, cause they are different.

Yeh basically raise the pups. You should be able to tell just by looking, if you're 1/4" or so away you can go up. If their pretty close they may be too close, which can drop output. Usually you get distortion if that's the case.

Swapping the leads probably won't make any difference but you could check that out, or call Rev to verify hot (which actually could have been wired backwards anyway so wouldn't hurt to swap). P pups are pretty basic but some pups are particular.

Strings should be where you want them. Altering height will alter intonation (which is probably off anyway). But if the bass has been setup properly and you like it, adjust pup height.

Altering pole to string spacing will alter tone. Maybe more to you're liking, maybe not, or you might not be able to tell tell difference.