Modern P sound

wolffire99

wolffire99

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After a couple recent acquisitions I have two P basses. A 62ri and an 08am std. I want to give the 08 a more distinctive sound than the 62. Something modern that's fat sounding without being too boom-y/bass-y. This will be used mostly for indie/pop style music. No heavy rock or metal.

So far I'm looking at...

Aguilar Hot P
Spb-2
Spb-3 (qtr pounder)

Not being very familiar with other P pickups I'd love some more suggestions.
 
#3
Generally the terms "modern" and "precision bass" are oxymorons, but putting that aside for now, the Seymour Duncan Quarterpounder are a pretty full, dynamic set. People might disagree with me, but I think EMG Geezer Butler pickups have a bright modern tone. I don't have any hands-on experience with the Aguilar Hot P, but the demo I just watched made them sound OK, but still pretty vintage to me.
 
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socialleper said:
Generally the terms "modern" and "precision bass" are oxymorons, but putting that aside for now, the Seymour Duncan Quarterpounder are a pretty full, dynamic set. People might disagree with me, but I think EMG Geezer Butler pickups have a bright modern tone. I don't have any hands-on experience with the Aguilar Hot P, but the demo I just watched made them sound OK, but still pretty vintage to me.
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Maybe modern was a bad description. The 62 nails warm, vintage, classic P. I just want this one to be different sounding for versatility.
 
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wolffire99 said:
After a couple recent acquisitions I have two P basses. A 62ri and an 08am std. I want to give the 08 a more distinctive sound than the 62. Something modern that's fat sounding without being too boom-y/bass-y. This will be used mostly for indie/pop style music. No heavy rock or metal.

So far I'm looking at...

Aguilar Hot P
Spb-2
Spb-3 (qtr pounder)

Not being very familiar with other P pickups I'd love some more suggestions.
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Hello. You could try the Cavalier Pickups '57 P-Bass pickup model. I review it here.
 
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wolffire99 said:
Maybe modern was a bad description. The 62 nails warm, vintage, classic P. I just want this one to be different sounding for versatility.
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If "modern" isn't necessarily the goal, then add the Dimarzio Model P to your list. It's affordable and definitely has a different character. Much hotter and gnarly in the mids, especially when played with a pick.
 
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I don't know if the the SPB-2/3 are more modern sounding, the way I think of a modern bass sounding...but they are hotter, with more mids. More of an 'alternative rock' thing than metal. Certainly fat, and either should work well for indie stuff.

wolffire99 said:
After a couple recent acquisitions I have two P basses. A 62ri and an 08am std. I want to give the 08 a more distinctive sound than the 62. Something modern that's fat sounding without being too boom-y/bass-y. This will be used mostly for indie/pop style music. No heavy rock or metal.

So far I'm looking at...

Aguilar Hot P
Spb-2
Spb-3 (qtr pounder)

Not being very familiar with other P pickups I'd love some more suggestions.
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Zoobiedood said:
I don't know if the the SPB-2/3 are more modern sounding, the way I think of a modern bass sounding...but they are hotter, with more mids. More of an 'alternative rock' thing than metal. Certainly fat, and either should work well for indie stuff.
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Thanks. That describes exactly what I want. I love the tone of Scott Devines stock Nate Mendel bass with the SPB-3's. It's steering me in that direction. So fat!
 
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leave everything as it is and just buy this:
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trust me, (if you want) I use tone hammer with my Pbass,and others too. flats,rounds, whatever strings or style, this thing add beef and tone I am sure you looking for! give it a try.
 
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For me, a combo of strings and pickups make the difference. I have 2 set up for classic old school being my 62RI with Fralin/TI Flats and a Highway 1 with Tom Brantley's/TI Flats. The Brantley's are a little hotter than the Fralin's and the matte finish just seems more open/resonant. My "rock" Precision is a 2014 AS totally lock stock with Daddario BT rounds and it is great just like it is. More grindy/aggressive, if you will.
 
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