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Post subject: Hot for pbass or quarter pounder?
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:19 pm
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I have the original 62 pbass pickup in my MIM right now, but I want something with a little bit more low end and clarity. I've heard the quarter pounder(spb-3) offers a lot more clarity, but I've also heard it doesn't have a true pbass tone. Then I've heard that the hot for pbass (spb-2) offers more low end and stays true to the pbass tone. Tell me about your experience with either pickup please!


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Post subject: Re: Hot for pbass or quarter pounder?
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:32 pm
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Conaanthebarbarian wrote:
I have the original 62 pbass pickup in my MIM right now, but I want something with a little bit more low end and clarity. I've heard the quarter pounder(spb-3) offers a lot more clarity, but I've also heard it doesn't have a true pbass tone. Then I've heard that the hot for pbass (spb-2) offers more low end and stays true to the pbass tone. Tell me about your experience with either pickup please!


IMO, I'd go with the Quarter Pounder as it is definitely clearer with excellent string separation. It has the same amount of midrange with an extended high end and a much extended low end by comparison to an OEM P-Bass pickup and of course, it is much louder than an OEM P-Bass pickup. The Hot model to my ear just belches midrange. Sure, there's more lows but less highs in comparison to an OEM P-Bass pickup but what does this leave you with? A fat, farty sounding pickup without a whole lot of string separation. Obviously, FWIW, this model too is louder than an OEM P-Bass pickup

You could also go to the Duncan website and read up on these two models. They also have sound clips so you can hear and compare as YMMV.

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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:45 pm
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Thanks Martian,
I've already read up on both pickups, but nothing compares to real world experiences! What you describe with the spb-2 is exactly what I'm trying to get away from. I want to still be able to have a semi-vintage tone, and people say you cant get that with the spb-3, but I guess they don't know what an EQ is.


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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:02 pm
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Conaanthebarbarian wrote:
Thanks Martian,
I've already read up on both pickups, but nothing compares to real world experiences! What you describe with the spb-2 is exactly what I'm trying to get away from. I want to still be able to have a semi-vintage tone, and people say you cant get that with the spb-3, but I guess they don't know what an EQ is.


You're welcome and you've made an excellent point about EQing!

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Post subject: Quarterpounds are good start
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:47 pm
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I have quarterpounds in my MIM P that I use live with my band. really cleaned up the mud from stock and is louder. If you use a pick, definitely the way to go but good for fingerstyle too.


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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:26 pm
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Hey Bro,

I took a Jazz Special out with me in 2006 as a back up and it has Quarter Pounders in it. It was a pleasent sounding reserve bass tone when I would lose a battery in my EMG loaded 1977 P-Bass. Use them, you will enjoy the tone.
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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:45 pm
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I used the Hot P for a few years with a Hot J Stack in the bridge. I found it to be a warm, fat, louder version of a stock P. I liked the sound, but I usually lowered its volume pot some to even it out with the Hot J Stack (to various degrees.) I ended up replacing it with the SPB-1, but might have kept it if not using the J bridge pup. I think the SPB-1 is a more subtle and versatile pup overall, which I prefer. I never tried the QPs, but I prefer a more stock Fender tone anyway. Fender TBX tone and/or 500K volume pots can add some clarity along with EQ, string selection, etc.


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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:08 am
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IMO the quarter pound.. are a bit boomy, loud and perfect for a rock tone... like that of mark hoppus, then the bassist of new found glory as well as senses fail use them too... they have an extended highs and lows thus scooping the mids... but a great tone with stainless rounds...

as for the Hot version.. giving you that aggressive midrange bark.. which i like better... so you can be heard in the mix better...

but if a vintage sounding pickup + midrange character.. i'd go with Antiquity IIs


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Post subject: Re: Hot for pbass or quarter pounder?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:22 am
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Martian wrote:
Conaanthebarbarian wrote:
I have the original 62 pbass pickup in my MIM right now, but I want something with a little bit more low end and clarity. I've heard the quarter pounder(spb-3) offers a lot more clarity, but I've also heard it doesn't have a true pbass tone. Then I've heard that the hot for pbass (spb-2) offers more low end and stays true to the pbass tone. Tell me about your experience with either pickup please!


IMO, I'd go with the Quarter Pounder as it is definitely clearer with excellent string separation. It has the same amount of midrange with an extended high end and a much extended low end by comparison to an OEM P-Bass pickup and of course, it is much louder than an OEM P-Bass pickup. The Hot model to my ear just belches midrange. Sure, there's more lows but less highs in comparison to an OEM P-Bass pickup but what does this leave you with? A fat, farty sounding pickup without a whole lot of string separation. Obviously, FWIW, this model too is louder than an OEM P-Bass pickup

You could also go to the Duncan website and read up on these two models. They also have sound clips so you can hear and compare as YMMV.


I would agree with this^^^ I put some QPs in my daughter's bass and love it. While it can (obviously) sound like the rock/punk stuff she plays - think Mike Dirnt all the way - it also sounds rich and full. With a slight twist of the tone knob it rides in the mix surprisingly well. It's a very versatile sound (and hot) that takes to effects and EQ very well, so it can do pretty much anything you want.


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Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:21 am
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but overall those two are different animals...

even if you have the spb2 in the bass.. they'll always be mid present.. but you can also take them out..

unlike the spb3 they're mid scooped.. its hard to dial in the mids but overall a great rock tone..

so if you're in to blink182, plus44 then definitely go for the spb3..


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