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SPB-3 vs. DP122 vs. '62 Original

#21
The DP122 isn't just for punk but would certainly work for it. I just find the character is better for harder styles like rock than the others. I would think that most punk bassists would be more than happy with simple Basslines or similar P pickup options.

Happy playing!
 
#25
have anyone tried the DP 127?
I'm just a bit concerned if the DP 127 isn' a bit too hot if I'm playing hard with the pick (and I do :P ). Becouse on the Dimarzio website it says that the DP122 has "Output - 163" and the and the DP 127 has "Output - 250" which is a big difference.

Could maybe somoene give me some pros and cons of high output gain of a pickup??
 
#26
I had the DP127 a few years ago. They were good but too thick sounding. They had more output but a bit tame sounding (less midrange growl). Each piece is a full humbucker unlike the traditional P pickup so it results in a much fatter tone.
If you are looking for a snarly midrangy tone than I would use the Model P instead. As far as pros and cons to output gain. I never really found any. A lower output pickup would cause you to push your amp a little harder and a hotter pickup will automatically give you that signal at lower power.
 
#27
Filip Burdon said:
So as far as I understanded the DP122 is much better if you want to play punk stuff with a pick?
Do you know any other pickups worth trying if I want to get an agressive, growling sound in my P bass?
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Why's everyone using the model numbers? Call it a Model P, then people know what you are talking about without having to look it up.

The Model P works fine with fingers. It was designed to give the P bass a brighter tone and was very popular back in the 70s. Bernard Edwards from Chic used one in my P and BC Rich basses and played with his fingers.
 
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#29
Filip Burdon said:
And how about the lows? Because when I play on the P bass, with a pick a feel that I have more than enough lows. Will the model P give me some extra lows as well or?
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It's a beefy sounding pickup. It like a P bass with more lows and highs. I added one to my Ric back in the 70s to get more lows. I also play with a pick.
 
#31
I've been thinking about replacing the PUP on my avatar CS NOS '59 P ('57 PUP). I mainly play Top 40 Classic rock. The '57 PUP is nice, but I'd like more bass and punch, highs are not a concern. Also, the extreme tilt to get the E and A balanced annoys me (the E side is too high, and I do anchor there on the hard, fast songs).

I've been thinking about a Model P, mainly because I can set the PUP height where I want it for an anchor, and get string balance from the pole screws. Will the Model P also get me the tone I want?

Also been considering a Seymour Duncan -1 or -2, the P-46, or for the right price an overwound Fralin.
 
#34
i have been debating between dp122 and spb3. thanks to your review i'm going with the dp122 since i do some slap and alot of pick work but don't like my bass getting to bright. thank alot. i love this site.:ninja:
 
#37
I've got the 62 in my 2011 60 Ann P, and it's the best sounding pickup of all three of my P's.

Ok, one of them is a SCPB, so don't count that.

The other has a GFS (the "Pro" P pickup), and that pickup is HOT!! I can see it working really well for punk/metal, but it just isn't my thing. That bass doesn't get as much playtime as the 60th.

I can see eventually using the GFS in another bass, though. It's a decent enough pickup, but my vote still goes to the Fender '62.

EDIT: I play mainly classic rock/blues styled stuff.
 

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