FGN Mighty Power MODIFIED - Project RELENTLESS Power! w/ DiMarzio Electronics - LowEndLobster Builds

[@groovaholic80222]

Double reverse P is such a great pickup configuration; it makes NO sense to me that FGN is the only company building a bass like this. Also, I really appreciate the improved ergonomics of DiMarzio's newer P-Bass pickups - it's a huge improvement.

[@barondavis5692]

Just when I thought I was settled with my jazz bass upgrade, now I want to mod my ‘83 Fender elite precision, which has the same pickup configuration. Thanks Lobster for shining a light on the possibilities.

[@johngeddes7894]

I like this color quite a bit, but not as much as the Arancio Borealis. Nobody can top that. Bright sounds, but some girth in the neck pickups. Its nice that you included the pot values for reference. We learn a lot from videos like this. Very helpful and thanks.

[@fallingskies666]

This Bass is AMAZING! There is a reason that Leland loved this pickup combo. IDK why this isn't more popular today. Love your reviews, Mods and everything you do! Keep it up.

[@Eugensson]

Damn, that bridge pickup soloed in series!

[@nanoluciani]

Hoooly! I kinda want one now. I can't stop thinking about how the pickups would've looked like backwards (chrome in the neck side, black in the bridge side). Contrast could've been wild, but I do dig the fact that the black pickup blends in with the pickguard and the chrome one has the bridge to match! Great video as always, Lobster!

[@iamgribs]

Ida put two chromes or two black

[@rickrolli7091]

DiMarzio are awesome. I just installed the DP127 in my P bass. It's the one with the exposed blade poles. Man what a difference from the original P. The next video you do will be quite a difference in tone. The DP127 is a little hotter pickup than the relentless but, it'll still be quite a difference from the original. The mighty power sounds good already. Now you've got some Mighty Relentless Power. Please use it wisely.

[@sarahlord2023]

I've got a mexican fender bass with the di-marzio blade pickups, however the relentless would have been my preference had I realised a bit more about what I was doing when I bought the bass! The output on the bass is slightly higher on the relentless pickups, (despite the fact they look better and are a better shape for finger playing). Regardless, they both sound truly awesome - go di-marzio, ya truly rock!

[@xriswolf78]

That turned out like a tank! Them dimarzios sound so good

[@Livemusic1800]

Awesome project. I recently installed a pair of these pickups (gold version) on my fender player series ocean turquoise. So happy with results these pickups turned out great. It definitely gave it more output great punch and look.

[@jeffjones1359]

That bass sounded pretty nice box-stock. I’m impressed with this brand! Your mods gave it some more clarity and tightened it up. I can’t wait to Seymour… Ar ar ar… I know, that was pretty bad…Sorry Low.

[@abouc]

Wow! That's a huge sound, and without the screw that's always where your thumb needs to be.

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed! They're very comfortable pickups

[@theofficialcoolguy69]

thing sounds HUGE! chrome cover looks so classy

[@jdmarino]

The bass as stock was truly great. Now it sounds like it has more range: you can get back to the stock tone if you want, but also get some new tones out of it. Neck pickup in series sounded great to me.

[@budduggly7781]

Another fun one to watch. Hope no one gets "crabby" about your electrical work this time. These pickups are on my list now.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Budd! Yeah hahaha some folks don't realize I'm just doing this for fun, not trying to make the cleanest or tidiest wiring jobs out there. These are some of my favorite 'niche' P pickups that aren't targeting the 'classic' P sound

[@bizibetiko9778]

I like that more than words can express. These pickups are exactly what I had in mid when you said you would be modifying this beast. I need some of these Relentless pickups in my life!

[@keithgray7593]

A really useful great sounding bridge pickup. I often think bridge pickups are all but useless as a stand-alone pickup. This however has great tone and I would happily use the bridge solo.....in fact I feel it would get as much use as the neck solo’d. I really like these pickups. Great mod and demo👍

[@guy5359]

That bass sounds and look great, good work! One thing I would have done differently though, I would have install the chrome pickups near the neck and the black one near the bridge for contrast but no big deal... Keep up the good work LowEndLobster!!!

[@a.k.9660]

Damn, that's like the evil brother of a jazz bass! Love the parallel sound, such a growly fat tone. I'm in love! Such a shame you changed your shirt, the Nürburgring deserves this machine 😂

[@kirtfulcher6288]

@11:20.... that madman look shows you he likes it!

[@dominicrossitto5890]

This has my favorite range of tones of any bass you have played and certainly modded so far. This might the summit for me personally. Even though you will surely play many other great basses with great sounds, it will be hard to match this one! Lol. The bassooks beautiful and I was skeptical about having one pickup black ans the other chrome,....but the black one melds into the black pick guard and the chrome one is a very nice parallel compliment to that high mass bridge. You proved me wrong. It is a beautiful looking and sounding bass.

[@jasondoe2596]

Awesome bass, awesome mod! Series mode is _almost_ too much, but not _really_ too much :D Also, the reverse-P configuration just makes more sense to me. You get the extra treble/clarity where you need it the most - the lower strings. I know the reverse-P is not very good for slapping (due to ergonomics), but since I don't care much about slapping... I'm looking forward to hearing how it sounds with a pick.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Jason! Indeed! The default config when wiring these up is series, and it was interesting to observe the added high end and detail that you get in parallel vs the swift tonal kick in the face that is series.

[@marks5s603]

Wow! That sounds good! Real good. The dual p-bass pickup configuration is cool. 👍

[@FOX11GUY]

These are more like SD's HOT pickups in tone. He also added a 500k Vol. raising the Mids even higher. Making them seem louder. You viewers seem to think an EQ tweak is an upgrade. Add a .022uf to the Tone pot for and even higher Mid boost.

[@jamesmarkham7489]

A very cool way to set up an already unique instrument.

[@michaelkeefer4293]

I'd say it sounds pretty, pretty, pretty good too! 😁 I personally think it would look cooler with the two pickups reversed so the silver/chrome one was over the pickguard, but that's just me, I like contrast.

[@SurcoTheWise]

great to see a stock bass with proper shielding and grounding

[@Earthshaker1965]

DiMarzio is awesome!!! Tone to next level and beyond!!!👍😁

[@iamgribs]

I do like the sound of the QPs, but these 😳 oh my god.

[@russellzauner]

4:55 nice touch, grounding wires are connected to the shielding paint with a lug/screw.

[@russellzauner]

10:50 looking at it on the stand, love those cover choices on the pickups, but looking at it there makes me wonder if it wouldn't look badass as fuck with the covers switched so the black one is in the bridge and the chrome one in the neck. Instead of getting subtle and lowering the visual impact, which is cool in its own right, evoking piezo and nostalgic feelings and memories of instruments with a completely clean plucking area, so clear and visually elegant...looking directly at that upgraded bass with the new pickups actually in it so we can see how it all works together. It seems obvious in hindsight that swapping the pickups would make an otherwise very dark and subdued instrument somehow POP visually without being gaudy or in your face, keeps all the elegance and muted tones but can't help but draw the eye now as a thing of beauty instead of avoid it as a thing of mystery.

[@russellzauner]

11:10 holy balls as fu

[@russellzauner]

I think this can stand in for the BC Rich or the Matador.... but you're not saving much cash... if the frets feel like my other FGN products... and it's made of ash... Here's the rub - just like that search for the Reverend blade bass pickups, I don't think anyone ever sells off their FGN basses. There are a LOT of used treble guitars...but basses? No, nobody resells those. Everyone keeps them, THE GREEDY JERKS (which is the name of my Dead Kennedys tribute band that only does smashmouth, trapt, and iced earth covers)

[@glenndjubilee]

HUGE! The upgrade is definitely a plus.

[@iamgribs]

Wow, that sounds clean. 🔥 those pickups are clear as day. Very nice sound. It's crazy how it is a different animal on series. Gets shit hot in series.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Patrick! I too was really surprised with how different the character is in parallel vs series. Drastically different voice, and you're right - the spice levels are high in series!

[@dm4728]

Also I've been waiting for this.. frankly this bass is a beast stock

[@InderjeetSingh-im3eh]

Another great video and thanks for putting the wiring diagrams on screen. And a big thumbs up for representing GN 👍

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video!

[@ivanorozco1809]

It sounds amazing. The bridge pickup was my favorite 👌🏽

[@thebassbuilder]

I prefer series mode but think it would have looked better with chrome in neck and black in bridge position. This would give it a better contrast, like a tele.

[@stgoldshaka]

I agree with you for pickups placement. Relentless pickups are a collaboration between Billy sheehan and Dimarzio, maximum power.

[@jeffjones1359]

@@stgoldshaka I didn’t know that Billy Sheehan was working with Demarzio. Very interesting. Mr. Sheehan is pretty “relentless “ himself! I love his work with Niacin.

[@stgoldshaka]

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[@hetul784]

Congratulations on the dimarzio deal! Gotta admit that bass sounds insanely Mighty! I got turned on by bow that sounds honestly 😩

[@sasquatch1985]

FGN Mighty Rage Power!!!

[@nsiderultimaseth]

Coming back to an older video to say that this might be the best-sounding bass I've ever heard.

[@lakingscup]

Holy Moly!!! 🤯

[@tysher7353]

Wow that bass can't produce a bad tone! Been lusting after those mighty powers for a while now. The mod definitely took that bass to the next level!

[@marciosouza8656]

Sick bass Lobster!! Great mod

[@philipmcadam5339]

A mod that works aesthetically and sonicly, thanks Lobster.

[@michaelplaysbass]

Nice one, Lobster! I think it'd be great to now throw a beefy active preamp in there... You'd be taking it from Relentless Power to LUDICROUS Power ;)

[@LowEndLobster]

We've gone plaid!

[@michaelplaysbass]

What's the matter, Col. Sanders? Chicken?

[@diskovolos]

I always love watching your modding videos ! Wow both in series sounds amazing.

[@Solelova67]

Sounds Killer

[@tigerscott2966]

Incredible bass. Really cool upgrades too.

[@robjgolde3221]

Jeez, Lobster. You put this bass on more steroids than Hulk Hogan in the 80’s

[@philbosher6959]

Excellent pickup swap. Great video 👍

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

Nice tone for a homely looking bass.

[@chrismorris3897]

Awesome tones! Thank you!

[@felipenicholls6434]

Thank you for this review 🙏. I have an old Fernandes FPM 80 with old dimarzio pick ups. I wonder how it would sound with these modification. 🤔🤤 And... I hope there will be a review on the relentless jazz bass pickups! 🤗👍

[@alanhearne6733]

Great mod Lobster.. With such a difference in tone via the push/pull knobs and powerful pick-ups it makes me wonder why bother with active/passive basses 🤔

[@TheDarkKnight73]

Awesome

[@PushSueAside]

WOW

[@darvinclement3250]

I was wishing you'd put the Relentless pickups in it! That bass sounds so good.

[@bjornedvardsson5510]

Sounds amazing!

[@GRANT-u8l]

The Lobster is COOKING !

[@ChefZak]

Mods are where you really shine o'lobster

[@Insoma]

Nice Racing Track on your shirt in the intro:)

[@serdarozbey]

Delicious!!

[@johnyrocksville]

Holy crap I need one of those!

[@sekretlowrider4046]

i see that fgn cavity grounding is smart ,

[@dm4728]

Sounds fat but articulate, I need to go back and listen with headphones to pre and post mod videos. I'm not totally sold on th aesthetics of the new pickups... Not initially at least.

[@troythompson1621]

I'd say Fn awesome! It might actually compete with my Nordstrand Zen blades in my J, thanks.

[@mgmadian]

Outstanding! Hadn't known of FGN before now but love their designs. Passive double-P w maple FB = awesome! And love Dimarzio pups! My 75 P-bass w Model P is so great. Look forward to trying Relentless in another bass Q: are the two pups wired together in parallel or series? Ever consider a switch for toggling this? Not that this bass needs any more tonal options :)

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Greg! Each P pickup has a seires parallel switch to allow the individual pickups to each be in series or parallel. However the pickups together are in parallel. FGN actually does the two pickup series thing in some of their basses as standard. The Mighty Jazz JMJ (with the Seymour Duncans, and not the new JMJ2) do this as does the Neo Classic that I have which is a standard jazz style. The series mode definitely gives it some more kick!

[@leighcoulson2148]

Nice

[@klaymeister]

It's over 9000!

[@joshualagrone6972]

holy shitamoly this thing just got cranked up to 11

[@tomrobinson4781]

Aye!

[@sekretlowrider4046]

and after modding you got a bc rich eagle style fgn bass ,

[@110380michael]

Love the shirt.

[@nedvigbendeguz]

I would've put the chrome on to the neck for sure. To create like a yin yang effect. But anyway nice! :) Do dimarzio sell more vintage voiced pups?

[@jesserobinson20]

What is your go to bass when you play live? Do you have one you play more than the others?

[@LowEndLobster]

Great question Jesse! I actually played this very bass at my last gig (mostly rock and funk for that group). I usually mix it up though. One of the joys of having so many basses is that I can bring multiple to a rehearsal and experiment.

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

You ready for the 5-string Mighty Jazz? The Purple Drank? The Purple People Eater? Just say the word man.

[@MrEliakimRAS]

Hey Lobster! Back again with another question: what do you do with so many leftover pickups and preamps after that many mods? I probably wouldn't know what to do - that's for sure. As always, keep the great content flowing: I'm a fan of yours ✌🏼

[@LowEndLobster]

Hey Eliakim! I have a box where all that stuff goes hahaha

[@arnlmndza]

@@LowEndLobster raffle them off ;)

[@Loran1972]

Ca aurait été sympa aussi les micros chromés côté manche et les micros noirs côté chevalet !!! ça aurait donné un côté Yin-Yang !!! 😉

[@LowEndLobster]

Yes! Someone else mentioned this and I think it's a great idea

[@Loran1972]

@@LowEndLobster 😉👍 yep !!! a great idea !!! passe un bon week-end... have a nice week-end... Friendly from Fance...

[@mixc8]

LowEnd Can you do I review on the Schecter CV 4 or 5 string ? I would like to see that you think of the tone compared to the FGN Mighty power.

[@iamgribs]

A double P with a maple neck and fretboard..... oh my god. Take my money.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Patrick! Yeah this spec is spectacular

[@brettb7000]

My ocd can't handle the black/chrome pups BUT I'd deal with it for that bass!

[@ryanrogers8923]

Oooo, she is sweet! Suddle like jackhammer!

[@enriquekikzdelapazbichain1126]

Would you say these are superior from the previous Duncans?

[@ravelitschimo]

sounds like a p-bass with more volume or some eq work^^

[@dukkedusse]

and why not the 250K pots...?

[@nicorepetto5781]

So sad you never played it with a pick. But awesome mod and demo as always!

[@LowEndLobster]

I still have it!

[@nicorepetto5781]

​@@LowEndLobsterawesome! This was my favourite bass you reviewed. I come back to your reviews all the time. Would love to see an update on it

[@LowEndLobster]

@nicorepetto5781 i will definitely revisit!

[@TheCrusader1099]

hmmm i personally prefer the duncans over the di marzio s ...

[@9unslin9er]

Man...aside from their classic humbuckers, Seymour Duncans really don't hold a candle to DiMarzios nowadays. Night and Day diffence from the Quarter Pounders

[@LowEndLobster]

Agreed. SD also uses the thinnest effin' wires for everything and it's so annoying.

[@110380michael]

Would a MM style control plate fit in there?

[@110380michael]

I guess the neck p/u isnt routed for a no pickguard look.

[@pimcramer2569]

Hey lobster, some feedback on this vid. I think you could take us a bit more to your decision-making. It's not really clear to me why you wanted to do this mod. It's also not clear to me if you wanted to use dimarzio before you got offered them. Or if you got offered dimarzio and thought this was the right platform. Nonetheless still a great fan of the channel

[@LowEndLobster]

Great question! I decided to do this mod for fun. I'm always brainstorming fun (though not always practical) mod projects. I've always liked the relentless and used it in another earlier (not sponsored). When I had this idea, I reached out to DiMarzio and was very fortunate that they offered to provide the pickups on the house. I usually don't use stuff just because someone offered it, I usually come up with the mod ideas myself. So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@craighenshaw4487]

Anyone know a UK stockist for these. I really want one.

[@SurcoTheWise]

Richards Guitars used to stock FGN

[@topcat2069]

instead of a second Volume knob I'd rather have a blend.

[@scottbrower9052]

I want this. And I don't even play bass.

[@dm4728]

First comment!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Woooo!

[@dudelikewtf42]

It is very important that you send me this bass right now! I will DM you my address. Please and thank you.

[@DarrenSaw]

Impossible to get one of these here in the UK and the shipping makes the cost prohibitive. Big shame, awesome instrument.