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Model One™
Description
Originally designed as a direct replacement for Gibson® EB series neck pickups, the Model One™ has found new life as a woofer/tweeter in multi-pickup bass setups. By combining the Model One™ with Split P™, DiMarzio Model P®, or DiMarzio Model J™ pickups, you can effectively turn your bass into a woofer/tweeter setup with on-board control of sonic extremes. By sending the Model One™ to a rig with an 18-inch speaker cabinet and plugging the other pickup’s outputFirsthand experiences
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Discussed in SG & EB Bass Club in the TalkBass community
ctmullins
There are at least three different approaches here: - Replace the stock pickups with better versions of the same. Options are available from custom winders, such as Bass - Curtis Novak Classic Pickups- Replace the stock pickups with completely different pickups that fit the factory cavities. Options like the Model One™ ... ... more
Discussed in Mudbucker sound? in the TalkBass community
LoTone
I have a Yamaha BB714BS. [image] The neck pickup is some kind of Mudbucker. Though it sounds a bit clearer than a typical Gibson one. That pickup is manufactured by Dimarzio. Dimarzio offers a a mudbucker in their catalog: Model One™ | DiMarzio. That might worth a try. ... more
Wikkiwoptop
Yeah a few people have recommended this one and listening to the demos it's a little brighter and good sounding than what I'm looking for lol. Thanks anyway, this is probably the best option for a more versatile tone. ... more
Discussed in Is there a pickup with the same 'footprint' as a mudbucker besides a Dimarzio? in the TalkBass community
-Asdfgh-
Would this work? Model One™ | DiMarzio It's not Fender spacing, though. I did once find a Fender humbucker replacement source which might also work for you, but I can't remember what it was or if I have it bookmarked in any useful way. ... more
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