Pick ups sudgestions.

[DerekDRP]

ok do I need x2 of thease http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/300336/

 

?

 

and how hard will it be after christmas to install it ( them my self )?

[BoundandBlocked]

Originally posted by DerekDRP ok do I need x2 of thease http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/300336/ ? and how hard will it be after christmas to install it ( them my self )?

 

Well, before Christmas it shouldn't be a problem, but after Christmas...I just don't know.

 

 

 

[HORSE]

what kind of bass are you installing it in? if I'm not mistaken, that pickup is designed for an old p-bass that only uses one. it will not fit in any bass with jazz or the split p-style pickups without modification.

[i_wanna_les_paul]

You have a P-bass, right?

 

That's a single-coil p-bass pickup, used on the very first precision basses. What you'll need is a split-coil precision pickup. It will be something more like this: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/302280/

 

Oh, and after Christmas, it's impossible to modify gear or install new pieces until March. The equinox and moon phases and all...

 

Sorry - I just had to. Installing on your own isn't too hard - if you know how to solder or if you're willing to learn. Other than the soldering, it's a matter of running a screwdriver.

 

Dustin

[DerekDRP]

Originally posted by i_wanna_les_paul You have a P-bass, right? That's a single-coil p-bass pickup, used on the very first precision basses. What you'll need is a split-coil precision pickup. It will be something more like this: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/302280/ Oh, and after Christmas, it's impossible to modify gear or install new pieces until March. The equinox and moon phases and all... Sorry - I just had to. Installing on your own isn't too hard - if you know how to solder or if you're willing to learn. Other than the soldering, it's a matter of running a screwdriver. Dustin

 

thats what I thought and yea good memery on the bass i have it does have 2 pick up's.

 

thanks guys.

[i_wanna_les_paul]

Originally posted by DerekDRP thats what I thought and yea good memery on the bass i have it does have 2 pick up's. thanks guys.

 

Technically, it's just one pickup that has two coils connected with wires.

 

As far as brands go, the standard replacement suggestions are Seymour-Duncan and Dimarzio. I'm a big fan of Rio Grandes, though.

 

Have fun!

 

Dustin

[HORSE]

+1 on the rio grandes

[DerekDRP]

 

Originally posted by i_wanna_les_paul Technically, it's just one pickup that has two coils connected with wires. As far as brands go, the standard replacement suggestions are Seymour-Duncan and Dimarzio. I'm a big fan of Rio Grandes, though. Have fun! Dustin

 

 

what about thease puppys?

 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/302706/

 

would my p bass fit them? ( with out mods )?

[HORSE]

that's a guitar pickup

[DerekDRP]

 

Originally posted by HORSE that's a guitar pickup

 

 

thank you for not flaming me cuse i clicked ont he wrong link thanks again.

 

 

who all used rio's?

[DerekDRP]

btw what sound i want is like the bluez brotherz sound. and jazz mixed up in one ( and yea i am still looking for an ampeg tuber amp ). but the picks up are goin to be first .

[HORSE]

 

Originally posted by DerekDRP thank you for not flaming me cuse i clicked ont he wrong link thanks again.

 

 

no worries.

 

these are supposed to be great:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--SEMSPB3

[i_wanna_les_paul]

 

Originally posted by DerekDRP thank you for not flaming me cuse i clicked ont he wrong link thanks again. who all used rio's?

 

 

I used to have an SX P/J with Rio Grandes in it.

 

Here's an Mp3 clip. At the time, my bass had extremely dead strings, so with new strings the sound will be a bit more sparkly on the top end.

 

http://chicagoclan.150m.com/Muy.mp3

 

Thanks again to beam for hosting!

 

Dustin

[DerekDRP]

Originally posted by HORSE no worries. these are supposed to be great: http://www.zzounds.com/item--SEMSPB3

 

the reviews are phenomenal . 70 + reviews dang

 

will thease pick ups make a person feel it in there heart???

 

 

I want heart feeling sound as well . with minimal efforts.

[HORSE]

Originally posted by DerekDRP the reviews are phenomenal . 70 + reviews dang will thease pick ups make a person feel it in there heart??? I want heart feeling sound as well . with minimal efforts.

 

the only time I played a bass a quarter pounder in it was a while ago for a short time, but I remember it being a pretty fat sound. it took the traditional round p-bass tone to a new level. if I had a p-bass, that's the pickup I'd throw in.

[DerekDRP]

 

Originally posted by i_wanna_les_paul I used to have an SX P/J with Rio Grandes in it. Here's an Mp3 clip. At the time, my bass had extremely dead strings, so with new strings the sound will be a bit more sparkly on the top end. http://chicagoclan.150m.com/Muy.mp3 Thanks again to beam for hosting! Dustin

 

 

DUDE Thats the exact sound I been looking for .

 

can you tell me the exact name of the rio grands Please see if musicain freinds will have them An thanks the mp3 reminded me of a song but i cant remeber exactly.

[i_wanna_les_paul]

Those are Rio Grande Muy Grande p bass pickups. Sorry, Musician's Friend doesn't carry them. However, Music Toyz does.

 

http://www.musictoyz.com/guitar/pickups/rio.php#bass

 

They're more expensive than other bass pickups, too, but they do thump like none other.

 

They are also "open coil" pickups, meaning there is no plastic cover on them. They actually feel very comfortable to play, but I just thought I'd let you know, since it took me a while to figure out why they look kinda funky.

 

Dustin

[pope_face]

Dustin...

 

Love the sound on that. That's pretty much the sound I'd like as well... what SX are you running, what Rio Grandes, what amp/speakers, and finally how much did it all cost/how much work did it take? Basically, is it doable for a begginer bassist with $500 (Canadian) to spend on a bass, amp, cables, and tuner (and possibly also hard case) with some, although not too much, electrical experiance?

 

Philly

 

P.S.: BTW, I love the tune... the first bit sounds a little like something I like to play on an acoustic guitar, although mine takes more from "Minnie The Moocher" than your's does...

[DerekDRP]

Originally posted by pope_face Dustin... Love the sound on that. That's pretty much the sound I'd like as well... what SX are you running, what Rio Grandes, what amp/speakers, and finally how much did it all cost/how much work did it take? Basically, is it doable for a begginer bassist with $500 (Canadian) to spend on a bass, amp, cables, and tuner (and possibly also hard case) with some, although not too much, electrical experiance? Philly P.S.: BTW, I love the tune... the first bit sounds a little like something I like to play on an acoustic guitar, although mine takes more from "Minnie The Moocher" than your's does...

 

Mini the moucher I want the tabs for it. Please PLEASE PLEASE.

 

I wanna learn mini the moocher in tabs woot +1

 

 

 

An btw I am thinking of thease right here http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/product/reviews/base_pid=300310/rpp=10/

[pope_face]

Originally posted by DerekDRP Mini the moucher I want the tabs for it. Please PLEASE PLEASE. I wanna learn mini the moocher in tabs woot +1

 

Haha, yeah it's a great song. I think I have the piano notes for it somewhere, although I learnt the low end from a friend, and I learnt it on piano. I figured out a riff based on the upper part of Minnie The Moocher on my acoustic guitar, and since it only uses four strings I can play it on a bass too. I've got a crappy recording of it on my computer, but I'm not sure if that's the part you're looking for. The bassline for the piano is pretty long and kinda tricky on guitar. I think this site may have it, but I'm not sure. In any event, probably a useful site to have bookmarked...

 

Philly

[DerekDRP]

Originally posted by pope_face Haha, yeah it's a great song. I think I have the piano notes for it somewhere, although I learnt the low end from a friend, and I learnt it on piano. I figured out a riff based on the upper part of Minnie The Moocher on my acoustic guitar, and since it only uses four strings I can play it on a bass too. I've got a crappy recording of it on my computer, but I'm not sure if that's the part you're looking for. The bassline for the piano is pretty long and kinda tricky on guitar. I think this site may have it, but I'm not sure. In any event, probably a useful site to have bookmarked... Philly

 

thanks a bunch pope face I got the sound i been looking for and now i know i can go look at www.activebass.com for the tabs for Mini the moocher.

[i_wanna_les_paul]

Originally posted by pope_face Dustin... Love the sound on that. That's pretty much the sound I'd like as well... what SX are you running, what Rio Grandes, what amp/speakers, and finally how much did it all cost/how much work did it take? Basically, is it doable for a begginer bassist with $500 (Canadian) to spend on a bass, amp, cables, and tuner (and possibly also hard case) with some, although not too much, electrical experiance? Philly P.S.: BTW, I love the tune... the first bit sounds a little like something I like to play on an acoustic guitar, although mine takes more from "Minnie The Moocher" than your's does...

 

Wow, thanks.

 

The bass is just a standard SX P/J - the model SPJ-62 from Rondo Music (www.rondomusic.net if you haven't heard of them). The bass was modded with a BadAss II bridge and then Rio Grande Muy Grande pickups. That clip was just the P pickup solo-ed. The clip was recorded direct into my computer with an M-Audio OmniStudio USB interfact. The clip was boosted a touch for volume, but no compression or anything was used.

 

That bass is definately within your price range. You're looking at about $120 for the bass, $40 or so for the bridge, and $160 or so for both pickups. I no longer have the bass - I traded it for an Ibanez. The bass was wonderful - but the neck went bad on me. It must have decided that it had enough temperature changes from MT to OK and back.

 

BTW, the clip is just a little thing I mess around with - It's just a minor pentatonic thing.

 

Dustin

[DerekDRP]

Originally posted by i_wanna_les_paul Wow, thanks. The bass is just a standard SX P/J - the model SPJ-62 from Rondo Music ( www.rondomusic.net if you haven't heard of them). The bass was modded with a BadAss II bridge and then Rio Grande Muy Grande pickups. That clip was just the P pickup solo-ed. The clip was recorded direct into my computer with an M-Audio OmniStudio USB interfact. The clip was boosted a touch for volume, but no compression or anything was used. That bass is definately within your price range. You're looking at about $120 for the bass, $40 or so for the bridge, and $160 or so for both pickups. I no longer have the bass - I traded it for an Ibanez. The bass was wonderful - but the neck went bad on me. It must have decided that it had enough temperature changes from MT to OK and back. BTW, the clip is just a little thing I mess around with - It's just a minor pentatonic thing. Dustin

 

can you tell link the pick ups in here { on musicain friends }? cuse I am asking for a set for x mess

 

thanks a lot dustan guys.

[sunburstbasser]

Why do you have to go through Musician's Friend? The other places are usually as good or better in service/price.

 

Dustin's P clip is the way a P should sound. Thats why you should get Rio pickups.

[DerekDRP]

 

Originally posted by sunburstbasser Why do you have to go through Musician's Friend? The other places are usually as good or better in service/price. Dustin's P clip is the way a P should sound. Thats why you should get Rio pickups.

 

 

the e string has liek too much base in it . then lol.

 

and proble not a good p bass to begin with.