P pickup choices

[geoffbyrne]

Actually, if you can put a series/parallel switch on the P pickup, the P/J setup can sound a lot more like a J bass (near enough for most) with the P pickup in both parallel mode & in combination with the J. Just switch back to series for true 'P'.

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[JoshL]

Ok, so this is looking like it might be a slightly more substacial project as the bridge is slightly damaged/broken so is probably going to be replaced, thinking of giving it a new pickgaurd as well and a set of flatwound strings. Think the pickup has been narrowed down to either the wizard thumper or the emg p-x but what would you lot recomend for the bridge, strings and pickgaurd, the bass is currently blue if thats any help and I'm not planning on changing that anytime soon.

[silentbob]

Gotoh bridges are pretty good if you're after a high mass jobbie, or if you're after something more traditional, i've heard good things about the Wilkinson ones. As for strings, it's horses for courses. I personally like Fender's own brand flats, with a big plus being they can be bought in a multitude of guages for under £20 from strings direct. And if you need a new pickguard, have a word with Bass Doc on here, he will make you a new one in your choice of finish using the original as a template to give an exact fit.