New Bass Pickup Day

[ErikH]

Just arrived a few hours ago. This is going in my Squier Classic Vibe 60's. I had gotten some pickups from a forum bro (alex1fly). Tried them out and while I like the Fender Player pickup best of the 2 I got, there is just something missing. I'd been wanting to grab the Steve Harris model since I got it and always told myself that is the one. Was worth a shot trying a few others beforehand. I *might* get this installed tonight while I wait for a work call to start. Late night changes.

 

[Mincer]

I tried a bass with these installed, and to me, that's the way a P-bass should sound.

 

[Clint 55]

I love that pickup. I think it's the best classic modern pickup I've ever tried. Like Mincer said, it sounds like a P Bass should sound, completely authentic. Then it's enhanced in all the right ways to add some aggressive mojo.

 

[ErikH]

Got it installed. Ran through some songs with it. Yup. That’s the ticket. That is how a P Bass should sound. Excellent feel and response.

 

[JOLLY]

You need one of these now.

 

[Mincer]

^Those Tech 21s sound fantastic, btw.

 

[ErikH]

You need one of these now.

Trust me, I’ve been looking at those.

 

[JOLLY]

Trust me, I’ve been looking at those.

I've got one, and it sounds great, but I use my dUg Pinnick one more.

 

[Mincer]

I've got one, and it sounds great, but I use my dUg Pinnick one more.

I have an original Fly Rig 5 and an Acoustic Fly Rig.

 

[chadd]

I have a VT Deluxe, Tech21 makes awesome stuff

 

[ErikH]

I love my Fly Rig 5 v2.

Really glad I went for this pickup. The bump in the low mids is great. There’s more clarity, more touch sensitivity, more control. Plenty of punch.

 

[Mikelamury]

Nice. I've never heard one of these. I'm currently planning on replacing my orange O bass pickup with a QP P bass pickup. How does the Steve Harris sound compared to a QP P bass?

 

[Demanic]

You need one of these now.

Do these work best in front, or in a loop, or direct into the power amp?

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[ErikH]

Nice. I've never heard one of these. I'm currently planning on replacing my orange O bass pickup with a QP P bass pickup. How does the Steve Harris sound compared to a QP P bass?

I’ve not tried the QP but there are several comparison videos on YouTube.

 

[ErikH]

Do these work best in front, or in a loop, or direct into the power amp?

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In my experience with the FR5v2, Yes. Lol. All 3.

 

[Mincer]

Do these work best in front, or in a loop, or direct into the power amp?

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Direct is the best bet.

 

[ErikH]

We had band rehearsal this afternoon. Played the P-Bass the whole time. I gotta say, this pickup is everything and more that I want out of a P-Bass pickup. Everything I threw at it it gave back. With just the 2x10 today it sounded massive with great punch and clarity. I did have to tweak the EQ some on the amp from what I had it set to before, as expected. Definitely one of the best pickup purchases I've made. If there is any question on whether to get this for your P-Bass, that answer is yes!