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kalipigeon · October 1st, 2009, 03:00 AM

So I have a Classic Vibe 50's P-bass and a Mike Dirnt Squier P-bass, and I'm thinking of doing some mods to them. My Mike Dirnt has a clear pickguard now that i can put various papers/metals/veneers under to swap out pickguards on a whim, but I think the dark neck is a bit severe once the large black pickguard is gone. My CV P-Bass is nice, but its a bit too similar sounding to the Dirnt (only it hums ) so I was thinking of getting a Gibson Mudbucker pickup (the 4 lead Novak version) and putting it in the bridge position. I think these could be good pickups in the typical musicman slot. Here's a mockup of my idea.

Can anyone suggest a good single coil to pair with this? I'd like to have something a little different sounding in the existing route as well(leaning towards lipstick or rail pickups). Also, the mudbuckers clock in at about 30k...so that means if I put a series/parallel on that pickup, it should be around 7.5k when in parallel, right?

If I do swap necks...I'm thinking the LPB needs a matching headstock though.....

4mal · October 1st, 2009, 01:47 PM

mudbuckers ... gleck. I really, really don't like the sound of those things. YMMV of course.

Long as you're thinking of turning Mr Happy Router loose ...do a Dark Star in the classic P position. Just 1 and you won't need another pickup in there.

psychetelec · October 1st, 2009, 02:03 PM

Kinda reminds me of:

kalipigeon · October 4th, 2009, 01:28 AM

See I really don't like mudbuckers much either, but I also hate Musicman pickups in the neck position for the same reason...which is why I think Gibson Mudbuckers would be great pickups for the bridge position.

I'm not a huge fan of Darkstars, they're very big to get a tone that's not much different from what's stock in this bass. I've used some Q-tuners in another bass, but it would be harder to route for them in this one since there's no pickguard to work with for a cover if the paint/wood chip oddly.

Tim Armstrong · October 4th, 2009, 10:52 AM

I have one of those GFS alnico Music Man copies in Hoss, my Telecaster bass, in roughly the P-Bass pickup position, and am profoundly happy with it...

Tim

pbassplayer · October 8th, 2009, 11:32 PM

fralin makes a replacement single coil replacement p/u thay claim eliminates the hums + buzz's. better pots and wiring should help

i can't take my 50s c/v bass into a bar w/ neon lights,to much buzz

ThaLowEndTheory · October 9th, 2009, 12:09 AM

Try an alumitone strat pickup in the front position. Very Q tunerish without all the adjustability of course.

jrfrond · October 9th, 2009, 10:24 PM

You're going to need a little "Ooomph" to compete with the output of the mudbucker. A medium-output rails pickup for guitar (yes, GUITAR) will work well there. One of the GFS Li'l Killer's would be perfect.

October 1st, 2009, 03:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
kalipigeon TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Little Rock, AR Age: 27 Posts: 70	Classic Vibe 50's SCPB and Mike Dirnt mods...I need your opinions! So I have a Classic Vibe 50's P-bass and a Mike Dirnt Squier P-bass, and I'm thinking of doing some mods to them. My Mike Dirnt has a clear pickguard now that i can put various papers/metals/veneers under to swap out pickguards on a whim, but I think the dark neck is a bit severe once the large black pickguard is gone. My CV P-Bass is nice, but its a bit too similar sounding to the Dirnt (only it hums ) so I was thinking of getting a Gibson Mudbucker pickup (the 4 lead Novak version) and putting it in the bridge position. I think these could be good pickups in the typical musicman slot. Here's a mockup of my idea. Can anyone suggest a good single coil to pair with this? I'd like to have something a little different sounding in the existing route as well(leaning towards lipstick or rail pickups). Also, the mudbuckers clock in at about 30k...so that means if I put a series/parallel on that pickup, it should be around 7.5k when in parallel, right? If I do swap necks...I'm thinking the LPB needs a matching headstock though..... __________________ What if fat-bottomed girls really do make the rockin' world go 'round?

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October 4th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
kalipigeon TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Little Rock, AR Age: 27 Posts: 70	See I really don't like mudbuckers much either, but I also hate Musicman pickups in the neck position for the same reason...which is why I think Gibson Mudbuckers would be great pickups for the bridge position. I'm not a huge fan of Darkstars, they're very big to get a tone that's not much different from what's stock in this bass. I've used some Q-tuners in another bass, but it would be harder to route for them in this one since there's no pickguard to work with for a cover if the paint/wood chip oddly. __________________ What if fat-bottomed girls really do make the rockin' world go 'round?

October 4th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,151	I have one of those GFS alnico Music Man copies in Hoss, my Telecaster bass, in roughly the P-Bass pickup position, and am profoundly happy with it... Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

October 9th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
ThaLowEndTheory Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Valley Ranch,Texas Posts: 167	Try an alumitone strat pickup in the front position. Very Q tunerish without all the adjustability of course. __________________ You didn't plan to fail, you failed to plan.

October 1st, 2009, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
4mal Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Gorge Posts: 2,513	mudbuckers ... gleck. I really, really don't like the sound of those things. YMMV of course. Long as you're thinking of turning Mr Happy Router loose ...do a Dark Star in the classic P position. Just 1 and you won't need another pickup in there.

October 8th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
pbassplayer TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: syracuse ny Age: 56 Posts: 10	fralin makes a replacement single coil replacement p/u thay claim eliminates the hums + buzz's. better pots and wiring should help i can't take my 50s c/v bass into a bar w/ neon lights,to much buzz

October 9th, 2009, 10:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
jrfrond Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 538	You're going to need a little "Ooomph" to compete with the output of the mudbucker. A medium-output rails pickup for guitar (yes, GUITAR) will work well there. One of the GFS Li'l Killer's would be perfect. __________________ *John R. Frondelli*

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