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Pickup is here. Just need my new scratchplate to arrive now. Then I will turn my Ray 5 into a passive P bass. Possibly into a PJ at some point in the future too. (Cue the howls of protest from EBMM forum members and the usual "Don't change it, just buy the bass you really want" cries, while at the same time them not being able to name a single 5 string P bass with 22 frets and 17.5mm spacing)

Anyone tried both of these? I'm looking for a nice P bass and I know these 2 are quite similar in spec, main differences appearing to be the 'board radius and the pickup. Is there anything else I'm missing that would make a real difference? And would I be able to find either of them weighing 8.5lb ish? ta

Steve Harris on Live After Death. Still gives me shivers

I really need to try one of these 50s ones.

Or use a fender headstock string retainer. That's what PRS use.

Quarter Pounders are a good pickup but the don't really sound like a traditional P bass pickup. The mids are lower and the bass is higher. Great if that is what you need, but not so great if you want a 1960s sound. but there are other SD models to choose from that have the vintage sound with a bit more output if that is what you need. There's a lot of snake oil around about pickups, but SD's are well made and sound good. My regular guitars usually end up with them as well. I don't think I've ever tried the jazz QPs.

Thank you!

Can someone measure from the 20th fret to the edge of the pickup please? E side will do. Thank you.

Lovely! And gives me hope about my planned mods too.

This is a great thread. I've got one of those pickups incoming and I'm going to do something similar to my ray5.

They only made them for a while. Mid 1990s I think. Made in Taiwan. It's not really an Attitude despite the use of the name - mono output, P&J pickups. But the pickups have a nice bit of grunt to them.

Excellent! Thank you! I have ordered them. Any chance of a pic of them in your Sterling? I'm going to put it in my Ray5

ah-ha! Found it - the "CL" version is for narrower spaced instruments. Now I just need to see if anyone has one in stock!

Do the poles line up with the strings properly?

Anyone aware of a 5 string Precision pickup suitable for a bass with 17.5mm string spacing? I know I could get Nordstrand or Mojo or someone to make one, but if there is an off-the-peg option I'd like to have a look at those. ta

I've been thinking about a 5 string Precision for a long time, but a Yamaha Attitude Standard 5 came up on ebay so I thought I'd have a punt I got it during the week and although it needs a proper set up I used it at rehearsal this morning. This is the bit that's annoying - it cost less than 10% of the bass I usually take with me (a Marleaux), and it sounded fantastic. It sat in the mix like only a P can do. I didn't even use the other pickup selections - just stuck with the P into my M900 with a little bit of grit for warmth. It's got a huge sound with a nice grindy quality to the mids (not surprising as it is from the Attitude line), and the low B is really strong. It is now with my favourite local luthier for a full set up (might need a little neck shim), and I'm wondering if it might end up being my first choice. It's a little heavier than I usually like, but it's well balanced. Anyone else got one?

TC pedal is good.

Tecamp / Eich have 3 models 300w, 500w, 900w

I like them when done well. It's just another colour option. The hate is as logical as hating any other finish option. As for it being a passing fad - the very first relic Fenders appear in 1995. 20 years isn't a fad.

The Sturgill Simpson album was the best on that list.

They were, for comfort on longer gigs I decided to sell my everything over 9.5lb. But I had a 12 lb Yamaha before.

Neotech Mega Bass Strap. I've had all the back saving straps, the Neotech is the best. I have 4 of them now!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1486914781' post='3235472'] My flippant answer would be anyone who had roadies. In real terms I`ve not seen anyone do this, but then aside from big bands with big stages I think it would possibly be overkill, and I mean more for the amount of gear required than the sound obtained. [/quote] My main rig has always done it - albeit starting with 2 amp heads and 2 cabs with different FX per rig. And sometimes with 2 outputs from the bass too. It was 2 amp heads, then it was 2 preamps and 1 stereo power amp, then it was 2 preamps that could split the signal each, so 4 preamp signals mixed into two pairs and then a stereo power amp. Now I can do all that in my Line 6 Helix - actually to the point of having two 1/4 output feeding bass cabs with different EQs and FX, but also have two XLR with different EQ going to the PA with different IRs on it. I like to remind guitarists that you build upwards from the basement!

I might have to make a trip. Everytime I go I end up spending money!

I've got one of these ordered https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B019CQX7CK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Rockboard (Warwick) power supply. Much like the Volto but a load cheaper. Should reach me next week - I'll let you know if it is any good!