Painy Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I absolutely love my Squier VM P5 bass to play and it sounds pretty good too me too (especially after KiOgon helped me out with a bit of a modification) but I'd like to see how good it could sound with a pickup upgrade. I'd like a really aggressive sounding pickup with loads of grindy upper high mids (rather than harsh treble) but still want a full, deep, rounded bottom end. I'm equally interested to hear people's suggestions based on their experience of 4 string pickups if there is a 5 string version available (Quarter Pounders for example). Any suggestions would be much appreciated as I really don't know where to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 The QP has more bass than a stock P bass pickup, but it is also weaker in the mids. It is not as clanky. The Dimarzio Will Power is thick and clanky but I have no idea if they do a 5 string. I think they do some custom ones. Nordstrand will make anything you like and the increased charge for a custom is pretty small. Might be worth emailing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1475234555' post='3144239'] Nordstrand will make anything you like and the increased charge for a custom is pretty small. Might be worth emailing them. [/quote] Sounds like a good idea, I'll drop them an email them, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Actually the Fender P5 pickup fits that description, and I've seen a few floating about used from owners that have switched them out for Nordstrand etc. If you see one for a good price, jump on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1475242743' post='3144349'] Actually the Fender P5 pickup fits that description, and I've seen a few floating about used from owners that have switched them out for Nordstrand etc. If you see one for a good price, jump on it! [/quote] I've seen a couple come up on eBay for quite reasonable money before now but didn't know if they would be what I'm looking for. That could be worth a try too then thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Think I may have found the one - a Delano PMVC 5FE (with the big MM style chunky pole pieces). Would need a bit of routing to fit as it has equal sized shells (rather than 2 wide + 3 wide like my bass) but I don't mind that. I'll just have to have a word with a local luthier about the routing and start saving my pocket money. Edited October 2, 2016 by Painy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrikmarky Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Let me know how it goes mate ..I'm may need to give the nordy I have little more character ......I do need a good luthier in the area .. I have a router but don't fancy tackling it myself ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJaxon Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I bought a P-strat 5 string pup from Etienne Lauzon in Canada. It has more height than a standard P with much character. P pup on steroids! But I guess the crap exchange rate may kill this option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbartlett Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Entwistle pickups are superb and a bargain. I've got them in my p bass and they growl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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