SD 1/4 Pounders vs. Fender '62 P-bass

The 62 P pickup is very good But even better is the Nordstrand NP-4 It has the vintage P sound but is a little hotter outout and goes deeper and somewhat more defined without losing that vintage vibe. I would go for the Nordstrand if you don't mind spending the money to get the tone.

 

Personally, I use the 1/4 pounder in my P-Bass, but I play rock. My good friend who plays in a New Orleans funk trio (Gradoux) is a real vintage Fender type of guy. He loves the SD Antiquity series pickups. I've played his basses and they really do deliver that vintage vibe (sound so good with a little overdrive too). I bet you'd be pleased with them. No experience with the Nordy, just heard good things.

 

I put SD SPB-1 vintage pickups in a P bass, and I'm really happy with them. I bought the bass with SPB-3 (Quarter Pounders) but also found them too harsh and unfocused. The SPB-1's are quieter, but they're clear and still punchy. I also like them everywhere from full-on bright tone to rolled-off dark.

 

I went the same way. I got a P with QP installed, and didn't particularly care for the sound. I pulled the QB and replaced with vintage SPB-1. The bass is in the process of being defreeted, and is intended to imitate an upright, thumpy tone with an ancient set of TI Flats.

 

How do you think the Antiquity pups compare with those on the latest MIA P, the one with the S1 switching?

 

Try the SD Hot P - SPB-2. Nice big bottom, smooth top, and prominent mids to help you cut though.

JR

 

I put a '62 P-Bass RI pickup in an old Washburn P copy. It had a warm, vintage tone to it for sure. It sounds great with flats. It didn't really give a lot of punch for cutting through the mix, but it did sound fine with the tone all the way up.

 

Hi, to get a vintage tone I got the best result with Nordstrand NP4 on my 78 P-Bass.

I have another 79 P with SD Quarter Pound which is a more "rock bass" with lots of output. I like it very much but the NP4 is the best for me now.

 

Will the 1/4 pounder fith punk music played with pick?
And which one would sound better with distortion?

How about cutting in the mix?

Some solo songs of mine too give you the feel of what I'm after.

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