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D-Split Pickup
Description
Slightly underwound from the contemporary P style pickup, for a bit more attack and grind, as well as bottom end to push a little extra air. Pairs extremely well with our D-J bridge pickup for your P/J configured bass. 10k Alnico V magnetFirsthand experiences
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Discussed in The Modified BEAD 4 String Bass Club in the TalkBass community
torinodeathride
Does anyone have pickup suggestions for p bass for BEAD? I heard that p bass pickup might not be best for B string. It seems to work well for me, but I am a little new to BEAD tuning. I currently have Dunable D-split in BEAD p bass. D-Split Pickup ... more
manchego_eggo
I like the geezer EMG, he plays in C#, so B isnt that much lower. I want to try the new Dimarzio Relentless though since I believe Billy plays one his basses in BEAD. ... more
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 Wait… Does BEAD tuning for 4 string make more sense? in the TalkBass community
torinodeathride
Does anyone have pickup recommendations for BEAD on p bass? I currently use the Dunable D-split for p bass in BEAD. D-Split Pickup With my BEAD bass I really don't miss the G string, though I do have a Rick 4003S/5 too. ... more
michael_t
You might be better off posting this question in this thread: The Modified BEAD 4 String Bass Club ... more
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