• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Single coil vs split coil for my first bass

#101
RoderickF said:
I agree with you. Any example of great single coil humbuckers ? I can't find any !
Click to expand...

So many. Do a search here for Squier Bronco pickup replacements. Personally, I like the Seymour Duncan Hotrails with a DPDT Parallel/Series 500 KOhm Volume Pot. The rails pole pieces eliminate dead spots and the series/parallel wiring adds some different tones with just a switch and it won't change the look of the instrument to casual viewers.

I would also strongly consider Hipshot Lite weight tuners, Planet Waves Elliptical strap buttons, and a neoprene strap pad (like for luggage) as upgrades.

All of this stuff can be found on Amazon.com
 
  • Like
Reactions: RoderickF
#102
honestjohnny said:
So many. Do a search here for Squier Bronco pickup replacements. Personally, I like the Seymour Duncan Hotrails with a DPDT Parallel/Series 500 KOhm Volume Pot. The rails pole pieces eliminate dead spots and the series/parallel wiring adds some different tones with just a switch and it won't change the look of the instrument to casual viewers.

I would also strongly consider Hipshot Lite weight tuners, Planet Waves Elliptical strap buttons, and a neoprene strap pad (like for luggage) as upgrades.

All of this stuff can be found on Amazon.com
Click to expand...

Thanks Johnny !! That's very helpful
 
#105
RoderickF said:
I know Charizm but my budget is really limited and I didn't find any bass with switchable single coil for +/- 150 bucks.
But thanks, this would be a solution :)
Click to expand...
I must have missed the post with your budget. Sorry.

BTW, I highly recommend the bass I linked to and you can find used ones for around $500 - $600. Used to have one myself and in its price range it stomps the competition.
You could also try looking for bolt-on necks that feature the same coil tapping ability; they ought to be less.
 
#111
RoderickF said:
In fact I like the distinctive tone of single coil bass. I can't explain why. As you said, it sounds articulate. I just don't know If it can sound "metal". Do you know any (masochistic) bass player who plays metal with a single coil (rather than split coil) ?
Click to expand...
I've read that Bob Daisley used a 50's P Bass with a single coil on Ozzy's No More Tears. The bass sound on that track is huge. But there's a lot between that pickup and what we hear coming out of our speakers. I get the impression that they spent a huge amount of time with the parametric EQ, compression and other processing to get that sound.
 
  • Like
Reactions: RoderickF
#112
Mvilmany said:
I've read that Bob Daisley used a 50's P Bass with a single coil on Ozzy's No More Tears. The bass sound on that track is huge. But there's a lot between that pickup and what we hear coming out of our speakers. I get the impression that they spent a huge amount of time with the parametric EQ, compression and other processing to get that sound.
Click to expand...

Thanks Mvilmany, you're amazing !
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mvilmany
#114
Growlmonkee said:
My apology to Roderick, for yesterday's hijack of your post, I should not have been so confrontational with Dan, there would be more usable info without arguments, and none of it was worth getting him banned.
Click to expand...
You're, ok. I think that the guy (Dan) meant well, and sort-of had a vague idea about what he was talking about, but his explanations were unclear and contradictory.

Even though I think that he meant well, Talkbass is a place where civilized people offer support and polite discourse. Internet arguments and defensive behavior belong in some awful place like a Guitar message board or 4chan.

We can honor his memory in verse:

"Dan, the man, with the master plan, opened his can, and got himself banned."
 
  • Like
Reactions: MattZilla
#117
Mvilmany said:
You're, ok. I think that the guy (Dan) meant well, and sort-of had a vague idea about what he was talking about, but his explanations were unclear and contradictory.

Even though I think that he meant well, Talkbass is a place where civilized people offer support and polite discourse. Internet arguments and defensive behavior belong in some awful place like a Guitar message board or 4chan.

We can honor his memory in verse:

"Dan, the man, with the master plan, opened his can, and got himself banned."
Click to expand...
I lol'd! I really wish that I could be this mature and funny. great post.

@RoderickF as another guitarist in bassist's clothing, I can't wait to hear how your scpb bass comes through on your demos. I hope that you post some!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mvilmany and RoderickF
#118
MattZilla said:
I lol'd! I really wish that I could be this mature and funny. great post.

@RoderickF as another guitarist in bassist's clothing, I can't wait to hear how your scpb bass comes through on your demos. I hope that you post some!
Click to expand...

Be sure I'm gonna do it ! Noone bother me more than a guy who appears (out of nowhere) in forums, takes informations then disappears...
And maybe that will help someone who is interrested in the PB-50 or someone who wanna know how a single coil PB can sound for metal :bassist:
 
  • Like
Reactions: MattZilla
#119
The SC precision pickup is a beautiful tone, but I prefer the unique punch and presence of the split coil by a wide margin, but that's me. :cool: I went through the stock, then a Lollar, and ended up liking Lindy Fralin's split-single coil the best in the LPB CV 50's precision bass I played for a while. The Lindy is nice and quiet and had the best E string (and overall) response.
 
  • Like
Reactions: RoderickF
#120
spiritbass said:
The SC precision pickup is a beautiful tone, but I prefer the unique punch and presence of the split coil by a wide margin, but that's me. :cool: I went through the stock, then a Lollar, and ended up liking Lindy Fralin's split-single coil the best in the LPB CV 50's precision bass I played for a while. The Lindy is nice and quiet and had the best E string (and overall) response.
Click to expand...

I understand split coil lovers. In fact, my two favourite bassists are Sting and Steve Harris, that's why I was indecisive ! Thanks !
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: spiritbass

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back