Reverse P pickup configuration

[SteveXFR]

What does a reverse P configuration achieve compared to the standard Fender configuration?

Ive got a bass with each type of P pickup but they're so different in terms of preamp and pickup position and bridge setup that I can't tell what reversing them has done.

[Lozz196]

The main thing for me is thinner strings further from bridge/thicker nearer the bridge must make for a better balance. I often find that the D (and G should I ever use it) lack depth in comparison to the E & A.

[neepheid]

It subtly changes the sound, and gives people yet another thing to endlessly debate the virtues of on an electric bass

 

[ghostwheel]

I love it on my HB MP-4 (EMGs and LHZ-04), but am note quite resolved about it on a Squier Contemporary Precision (rerouted for reversed P) with Bartolinis Classic and flats.

[SteveXFR]

1 hour ago, neepheid said:

It subtly changes the sound, and gives people yet another thing to endlessly debate the virtues of on an electric bass

 

 

Is it up there with the nitro vs poly paint tone debate?

[Beedster]

Yamaha use it and they know their stuff 👍

[Steve Browning]

It's filed in the same drawer as rack straying over the sides of the cab underneath. A drawer that must not be opened!!

[Hellzero]

Ask Lee Sklar...