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Bill n'Becky Wilde Pickups
Description
P-46The P-46 is a multi-pole piece design which accommodates a 4, 5, or 6 string bass. It is standard with four conductor wires for multi-sound wiring options and comes with mounting screws.
Dimensions:
Width 1.10"
Length 2.24"
Depth 0.82"
Inductance:
3.8H
Firsthand experiences
Comments from forums and Reddit
Discussed in G&L Club Part 7 in the TalkBass community
Robert Booker
For me the best PBass pickup I have ever played is Bill Lawrence's Wilde P46. Not nearly as pricey as many other because you're buying direct from Wilde not through a distributor. I've received compliments on mine from other members here and at virtually every jam I've played in. Do a search here and you'll find some threads ... ... more
Discussed in The Praise and Worship Band Bassists Club in the TalkBass community
steve_rolfeca
Bill Lawrence P46 all the way, given what you describe. P-46 Amazing pickups, still made on Bill's original tooling. Best of all, it's only $72 plus shipping. ... more
spiritbass
+1 I enjoyed talking with Bill and his wife when I was ordering mine. It sounded great in the Mexican P (alder/maple/rosewood) that I put it in. :cool: ... more
sonicnuance
howard ulyate pickups are impressive. Tried them at NAMM and really liked them Ulyate Instruments ... more
Discussed in Bill Lawrence P46 in the TalkBass community
60bass
** Bill Lawrence P46 Precision bass pickup $48.00 shipped conUS lower 48 only ** Great pickup designed and manufactured by Bill Lawrence (now Bill and Becky Wilde Pickups). Not sure of the year but it works fine and is in excellent condition. Made in USA. Maybe you always wanted to try one but found the price for a new ... ... more
Discussed in Who makes a 17.5mm spacing P Pickup for four string bass? in the TalkBass community
sunbeast
As mentioned, standard P pickups should function fine- though the misalignment of the poles under the strings might bother some people. In that case probably the best off the shelf option I know of would be a pickup like the Wilde (Bill Lawrence) P46: P-46Which will be capable of classic tones and is less visually specific ... ... more
RyanSaranich
Thanks for writing all of this- it was the education I was looking for! ... more
Discussed in Precision pickup swap from Original 62 in the TalkBass community
Slater
You might want to consider a Wilde/Bill Lawrence P-46. An excellent pickup that's not too "old school" and very reasonably priced. P-46 ... more
alex1fly
This is right up my alley - baller on a budget and slightly updated from the original P sound. I'll give it a shot. Thanks! ... more
Discussed in Precision Players - what after market Pickups have you tried and loved or hated, and why? in the TalkBass community
40Hz
Loved: - Klein 1962 Epic- Lindy Fralin (stock output wind)- Wilde/Bill Lawrence P-46- David Allen CS-P- Aguilar AG-4P-60 As you might have noticed, I have a definite bias towards the 60s era PB sound. Although I'll make an exception when it comes to the Wilde P-46. ... more
mmon77
I love the Wilde P-46. To my ears, it nails the 'classic P', sound with possibly a little more clarity. I feel that little extra clarity pays off if you want a more overdriven/distorted tone. And I don't think you can beat the price, currently $72, for a hand made pickup made by the family/trusted friends of a pioneer in ... ... more
Discussed in I know my tone but help me find my P pickup! in the TalkBass community
ctmullins
Wilde P-46 comes to mind. Also, there is a huge difference between an 0.001 (presumably uF?) cap and a 0.47 (presumably uF?) cap. A 0.001uF cap will be barely detectable, while ... ... more
HangryBassMan
I have edited my post. It's a 0.001uF in there and thinking of swapping it for a 0.047uF. Both orange capacitors ... more
H2okie
I put Bill Lawrence P-46 pups in a peavey fury as an experiment. That thing turned into one of my favorite basses. p-bass .. J neck. ... more
Mediocrity Man
I'm using the P46 in my classic 70's and they are excellent. Punchy and very even sounding. A great pup for $70 ... more
Discussed in The Mediocre Bassist Club in the TalkBass community
RodRy
I've been wanting to try the Bill Lawrence Wilde P-46 pickups on my short scale P-bass. P-46 I have a set of Epic Custom P/J pups in my Tune, and like them very much. Some of the people have said the the Epic Custom P-bass pickups are similar in sound to the Quarter Pounders. F1 for P Bass :thumbsup: ... more
Morrighan
If I had a P Bass, I would try the Wilde P-46 pickups. I swear to FSM I am not GASing for a new bass :angel: ... more
spiritbass
I put one in the Mexican P that I picked up the day George Harrison passed. Bad timing, a wonderful midnight blue bass, and an excellent pickup. Wonderful presence and balance. :cool: ... more
Discussed in Pickup suggestion for Bass VI type build in the TalkBass community
madasahatter
6 String Fixed Guitar Bridge This is the one I'm getting. It's string through the body & the dimensions of the holes say .156. I plan on using no bigger that .105 strings so that should fit through just fine. I decided on pickups and ordered them yesterday. I went with Bill Lawrence P-46 and J-45 set. All the reviews point ... ... more
sunbeast
You may find issues with the middle 2 strings with the P pickup as they will both be sitting adjacent to the magnetic fields of both P coils coils with your tight spacing unless you make the P route so that the halves of the P have less overlap than is normal. I've had some 5-string basses where this was an issue with the ... ... more
Discussed in P Bass Players in the TalkBass community
raphaeld
Good choices there but personally I'd go with the Bill Lawrence P-46. They are just phenomenal, and not expensive check them out P-46. I had installed them on a Squier CV P bass ... ... more
Rich48
I have a question on the P46 with a 4 four string pbass. It has 5 poles per pickup instead of the usual 4. With 4 poles the string sits between them. Where does the strings sit ... ... more
Discussed in Fender Precision Bass, asking for purchasing advice :) in the TalkBass community
shodan
I'm in the camp of keeping what you have and replacing the neck with a nice Warmoth. Or any of the replacements out there. For pick up, this is my go to - P-46 - Bill and Becky ... ... more
ToneMonkey
I think the stock Player pickup is every bit as good if not better than the P46, which was my previous preferred P pickup. Yeah, the stock Player pickup is THAT good. ... more
Discussed in Which PBass pickup? in the TalkBass community
ctmullins
Welcome to the forum! There is an entire universe of aftermarket P pickups. It would help if you could describe what you're unhappy with, and what your tonal goals are. However, ... ... more
ctmullins
No, Wilde. The late Bill Lawrence's final company, now run by his wife Becky and their daughter Shannon. I gave you a link days ago, but here it is again: P-46 ... more
Discussed in Fender P Low B Conversion and pup in the TalkBass community
G On Bass
I don't know what 'Fender tone' is per se as Fender uses and has used a wide variety of pickups in their basses over their history that must all be different in some regard. But for a good 'P' tone, IMHO it's part pickup, part strings, part amp/signal path, and a good percentage technique. In the blues and blues rock things ... ... more
Discussed in The Modified BEAD 4 String Bass Club in the TalkBass community
factory presets
I just put a Wilde p46 in a P bass knock off with flats in BEAD. I'm seriously impressed with the clear low end and the tight attack. Outstanding sound at a very competitive price. Only downside is they're a couple of mm longer than standard. I had to file the pickguard slightly let them move freely on the mounting screws. ... ... more
Discussed in Another "help me choose a P-Bass pickup" thread in the TalkBass community
factory presets
Just put a Wilde p46 in a P bass knock-off wearing flats. I don't know if it's what you are looking for. But it's not too hot and not too wimpy. It might sound too modern for you as it is very clear and balanced. It's far from your average overwound P replacement. A lot of people like it. Buy it here. ... more
Discussed in Best pickups /pots/ capacitor for a precision bass tuned to dropA# in the TalkBass community
ctmullins
A cap cannot add any brightness. Every passive tone control is subtractive. Have a look at the Wilde P-46. It's a clear, full take on the traditional P tone. Designed by Bill Lawrence and still being made by his wife Becky and daughter Shannon. Lots of reviews here on TB. ... more
Discussed in Replacement for Dimarzio Model P/J? in the TalkBass community
ctmullins
+1on the Wilde recommendation. Fits the "clearer/cleaner/more detailed" criteria to a T. P-46 J-45 ... more
fourstringbliss
Thanks for chiming in! What's with all of the extra pole pieces on those Wilde pickups? ... more
bigtone23
Came in to say this. The Wildes are clean and clear. ... more
Discussed in Super Mod: Converting a 4 string to a 5? in the TalkBass community
kodiakblair
I had an old Peavey T-40 I converted to 5 strings. Work consisted of. 1. boring and fitting 5th tuner. 2.replacing the nut. 3. removing the bridge saddles and replacing them with mono saddles. String spacing was tight at 16mm but this kept things within the pickup and fretboard boundaries. For a pickup maybe this will help. ... ... more
mongo2
Well done. The bridge plate on the Peavey looks like it was made for those 5 single bridges. ... more
ejaggers
Nice work on yours!!! This info is very helpful!!! There's probably enough room to use the same neck. I want to pursue this mod further, thanks @kodiakblair. BTW, I have a T40 I've been looking at sideways as well, I'm still thinking about a refin: Can You Keep a Secret? T-40 Discussion. | TalkBass.com @Ric5, what say you ... ... more
Discussed in P Pups in the TalkBass community
ctmullins
Very balanced, healthy output, and loads of clarity: P-46 ... more
Mediocrity Man
Very true. I have those in my MIJ classic 70's P and I've been happy with them. Just maybe want to try something different. ... more
jallenbass
I didn't find the P-46 to have much in the mids as I like. I agree that they are very balanced and clear though. ... more
Discussed in P46 Pups w/ Dual-Tone P Bass Harness! in the TalkBass community
JoeDoe
Selling a clean pair of P46s with an Elek-trix Dual Tone P Bass Wiring Harness! Tons of versatility here, just ended up going a different direction with this project! [image] Specs and whatnot here: - P46: [link] - Elek-Trix harness: [link] Price includes shipping in CONUS. ... more
Discussed in Articulate and punchy pbass pickup in the TalkBass community
ctmullins
The P-46 is a modern take on the classic sound. Lots of TalkBassers love it, including me! ... more
eadbass
But does it sounds more classic or more modern?! Assuming I have a bass with maple fingerboard, can the P-46 sound like the videos I posted in the first post? thank you ... more
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