skydog2710 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 One of the split pups on my 79 P Bass has gone and died on me, so I have decided to splash out and fit some newuns. My bass has a rosewood neck and badass II bridge. My music styles range from soul/funk (no slap) to jazz and swing. Have looked at everything from original Fenders,SDs to Nordstrand and Lindy Fralin. As it is going to be done only once I want to get it right. I realise it is ultimately down do my playing style and personal preference, but I would appreciate some recommendations and warnings (humble opinions will also do). Really want to warm up/enrich the tone a bit without straying too far from that original P Bass sound. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) I put some SD Antiquity 2's in my P and love the sound it's given it. Vintage vibe with lots of woody tone Edit. I was going to record a sound clip of them, but then thought my terrible playing might put you off Edited May 31, 2012 by Highfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I put some Lollars into an old Maya Precision from the 70's. I have been very, very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Try Fender Original/Vintage pickups, if wanting to retain authentic Fender sound. I say this, as I`ve just done exactly that with my 77 (as the pickup was on the way out, and didn`t want to get it re-wound, want to keep it in original condition). They sound great, nice and rich, and the highs whilst clear, are never at all shrill. They are apparently the model that Fender put in the 62 Reissue Precisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 A friend of mine had '76 P with dead pickups and asked me for help to replace them. I've sent them over to Andy at WizardUK and explained the kind of sound my friend was after and he rewound them. The result was great, i would look into that before thinking about replacing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 That's not David from East Grinstead is it? If so, I thought you'd settled on Nordstrands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1338479642' post='1675225'] Try Fender Original/Vintage pickups, if wanting to retain authentic Fender sound. I say this, as I`ve just done exactly that with my 77 (as the pickup was on the way out, and didn`t want to get it re-wound, want to keep it in original condition). They sound great, nice and rich, and the highs whilst clear, are never at all shrill. They are apparently the model that Fender put in the 62 Reissue Precisions. [/quote] +1 - I put a set of '62 RI's in my '65 P and they're just about perfect; surprisingly hot for a "vintage" p/up too. Easily my favourite of ones I've tried (SD Antiquity, Fralin, DiMarzio, Barts), but I've got a set of Norstrands currently in a custom build, and they're probably on a par. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog2710 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1338482512' post='1675282'] That's not David from East Grinstead is it? If so, I thought you'd settled on Nordstrands? [/quote] No Graham, you're mistaking me for that other guy in Sussex with rosewood neck/badass bridge 79 P Bass! The Nordstrand thing didn't work out, long story - will tell you next time. Still interested in Nordstrand pups, not those particular Nordstrand pups iyswim .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 i chose fralin's in the end and i can't imagine anything being better. Just perfect old school p tones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 [quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1338487263' post='1675352'] i chose fralin's in the end and i can't imagine anything being better. Just perfect old school p tones [/quote] Fralins every time...as used in Laklands old Duck Dunn P model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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