Delano JMVC 5 with 17.5 mm spacing

Envincibal · #1 03-19-2013, 11:25 AM

Has anyone tried the Delano JMVC 5 with a 5-string with 17.5 mm spacing? I'm really interested in these pickups for a Pedulla Rapture RB that I'm redoing as a 3-pickup bass (J/SB/J), and it seems that if I want the JMVC, I might have to order them with custom spacing (20% increase in price).

The other option would be for the Delano JC 5 HE (I have a set of Delano SBC 5 HE/S in another Pedulla and LOVE the way they sound, but from what I've been reading, regarding the J pickups, the JMVC are more aggressive than the JC5HE).

I play metal (mostly Maiden & Sabbath type stuff). The preamp in the bass is going to be an Aguliar OBP-3.

Any thoughts?
thanks,
Jon

MysticMichael · #2 03-19-2013, 02:19 PM

No, the instrument in which I have my JMVCs doesn't have string spacing that narrow. Personally, if I was set on a set of these for an instrument with those particular dimensions, I would just pay up the extra 20% - and consider myself fortunate that Delano was even willing to accommodate me. It'll be worth it - believe me.

Question: How exactly would you characterize the tone of the SBCs you have? Please get descriptive. Use a few relevant adjectives.

As for the JMVCs + Aguilar OBP-3, that's going to be one powerful combination. I have no doubt that it will serve you extremely well for playing any kind of hard rock or metal.

MM

Envincibal · #3 03-20-2013, 04:28 AM

You're right about just paying the extra 20%... it was just a little disappointing, along with a 8 week wait for custom pickups (but, its only 8 weeks - I've waited MUCH longer for other pickups).

About those SBCs.... very mid aggressive

and it seriously cuts through the mix (my guitarist uses Mesa gear, including a 4x12 and a 2x12!). There is some meat to the bottom end, but nothing booming, and the highs are present and never harsh. There is a nice edge to upper mids that lends to that cutting crispness (maybe a better way to describe those mids is very articulate). Some of the mid aggression also belongs to the way I play and my signal chain (Carvin BX1500 --> Ampeg SVP-Pro --> ISP Beta Bass [amazing unit!] --> GK 2001RBP--> -->BBE BMAX-T --> Berg NV610). I know, its a lot of preamps going on in the signal chain, but I love each piece and the magic it adds

oh yea, almost forgot, I'm using Ernie Ball Cobalts with that bass and love what those strings do.

MysticMichael · #4 03-20-2013, 10:32 PM

Thanks for the feedback on the SBCs. Good to know...

As for your signal chain, that's incredible. I've never heard of anyone using that many preamps - back to back to back. You must be some kind of major-league gain junkie.

Rock on, Wayne!

MM