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What multiple changes with P pickups did you settle on?

Thinking of trying multiple P pickups on my Fender Pro P bass. I like the V-Mods and don't have a problem. Like many you start thinking "what if" and being home during these trying times you get to think about things you didn't before. Or at least you want to put your thoughts into action. Thinking to start with Fralins, Custom Shop 62 or suggestions. I like the warm punchiness of the 50's and 60's but again its not uncommon to get a great newer model. Have anyone here tried multiple pickups or just found the ultimate sound on the first replacement?
 
In my flatwound strung p bass I have tried the Fender Original & 62, Fralin stock & 5% overwind. DiMarzio Model P - DP122 & SD Quarter Pounders.

Finally settled on SD SPB-1 pickups. Love this tone. Hope this helps.

Thank You. I have to look into those. Thinking of the antiquity 2's. But these (SD SPB-1seem to have the same Bass,Mid,Trb levels similar to other vintage style pickups. I was going to go with the custom 62 but decided not to. Was going to go with the Fralins but I may just get the SD SPB-1. Thanks for the info.