DELANO PMVC4 FE/M2

SolarMan · #1 08-15-2012, 11:34 AM

I'm in the market for a new P-bass pup with pole pieces level with the housing.

On my 2012 MIA Standard P, the pole pieces stick up out of the housing, and I play fingerstyle right over the pickup. When playing the G string my fingers are constantly getting chewed up by the mags.

So, I found this online and see tons of great reviews and the pole pieces appear to be level with the housing:

Plus they look BadAss with those huge pole pieces.

This kid is rocking them on a youtube vid mounted on a MIM P.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8XhoI8vwJQ
(with drop D tuning)

They sound amazing (to me).

I'm ready to pull the trigger at $132.00 shipped.

Any thoughts on this baby?

MysticMichael · #2 08-15-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SolarMan

Any thoughts on this baby?

Yeah. Get it! You'll love it!

MM

mmbongo · #3 08-15-2012, 12:24 PM

Delano makes great pickups!

But, something like a Bartolini would also fix your problem..no poles to get your finger snagged on.

ctmullins · #4 08-15-2012, 12:34 PM

Is it silly of me to suggest simply installing some spacers between the bobbins and the shells?

SolarMan · #5 08-15-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ctmullins

Is it silly of me to suggest simply installing some spacers between the bobbins and the shells?

Well, not silly - just a little late.

I hit the order button already.

I spent a couple hours online and can't find anything negative about these pups except some guy who had "clackity-clack" sounds...and I bet it was in his fingers!

ctmullins · #6 08-15-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SolarMan

Well, not silly - just a little late.

I hit the order button already.

LOL - Roger that! Good luck - I'm sure you won't be disappointed in the Delanos!

SolarMan · #7 08-20-2012, 06:19 PM

Got the Delanos and put them in. Problem solved.

And they sound awesome.

GYang · #8 11-04-2012, 01:06 AM

Of 3 different Delano sets I use currently, I confirm their excellent sonic quality. Very even and balanced sound, perfect marriage of modern edge and claasic roundness. Likely candidates for perfect pickups.

bassman blue · #9 11-10-2012, 05:24 PM

just got my delano installed today. awesome pickup. not clanky or too bright, but warm, articulate with huge clear bottom...