Same sample, different basses (and strings), different types of soapbar pickups. It's not a fair comparison, since all basses have different electronics, strings and woods. But maybe it gives you the idea what to expect.

Ibanez SR900, Aguilar DCB & OBP-3, D‘addario ProSteels

This playlist showcases the Spector Tonepump preamp (also know as Michalik BP-4) in a Spector Euro 4LX. The Spector's originally a TW model, the pickups have been replaced with 35P4 and 35J-R and is strung with DR DDT string 45-105. Wiring is done vol/vol/pre/out.

When boosted, bass and treble are always boosted to 100%. entered means bass and treble controls are set in center. As there's no real center detent for the pots and the Tonepump works in non-linear fashion in terms of dB I just set them manually to center.

Spector Euro 4LX, EMG P4+Jr, Spector Tonepump - Boosted

It's a Czech Republic bass with a bolt-on neck and alder/maple body. 
This bass has been equipped with active EMGs: TW at neck (dual coil mode only) and a DC at bridge. Preamp is the russian BazCustom 3-Band preamp with treble at 100% boost, bass at ca. 85% boost and mids flat.
The bass is strung with D'addario Pro Steels 43-127.

Spector Rebop 5 DLX - EMG TW+DC - BazCustom THB3 Mode 4

Fodera Emperor II /w Aguilar DCB Pickup
Ash Neck, Mahogany Body /w Crotch Walnut Top
D'Addario EFX170-5 FlexSteels 5-String Bass, Light, 45-130, Long Scale

Fodera Emperor II /w Aguilar DCB Pickup

Hi,
On this profile you’ll find sound samples mainly from Spectors but also from other basses I have - current and past. 
The demos also focus on different pickups and preamps which I did try out. Hazlabs, EMG, Aguilar, Tonepump, Darkglass, SNC and BazCustom. Everything's mine, just doing it for fun.

Spector Euro 4LX, EMG P4+Jr, Spector Tonepump - Boosted

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