EMG-MM HZ??

[jmac85]

So I'm interested in building a Warmoth with a P bass pickup route and a Stingray pickup route and would prefer to keep everything passive. The only passive pickup I can find for the Stingray spot is the EMG-MM HZ. I was just wondering if anyone has used these and how close to the active versions of the replacement Stingray pickups sound. ANY info would be great thanks!!

[Etbass]

Nooo! They suck.

Just my opinion.

I reckon they're a bit sterile... they lack that certain something... whatever it is, I hate mine.

Try the Delano replacement maybe... Seymour Duncan also do a good passive MM pup.

[jsingles]

they just dont have alot of punch and power behind them.. the sound rather thin, but in other areas they are not horrible.

they are not your best option though...

[DavidRavenMoon]

Originally Posted by jmac85

The only passive pickup I can find for the Stingray spot is the EMG-MM HZ.

Only??

http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/basslines/

Three choices there.

Some more:

http://www.delano.de/

http://www.bartolini.net/information...bass_pu_s4.htm

http://www.aeroinstrument.com/mm.html

http://www.nordstrandpickups.com/bas...rn/modern.html

http://www.wdmusic.com/musicman_reg_...29693_prd1.htm

Lots of choices... and I'm sure there's more...

I'd add me to the list but I'm not making MM pickups just yet... very soon.

[diechris]

Originally Posted by DavidRavenMoon

Only??

http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/basslines/

Three choices there.

Some more:

http://www.delano.de/

http://www.bartolini.net/information...bass_pu_s4.htm

http://www.aeroinstrument.com/mm.html

http://www.nordstrandpickups.com/bas...rn/modern.html

http://www.wdmusic.com/musicman_reg_...29693_prd1.htm

Lots of choices... and I'm sure there's more...

I'd add me to the list but I'm not making MM pickups just yet... very soon.

since when did they start making all of those??

[DavidRavenMoon]

Originally Posted by diechris

since when did they start making all of those??

I've been installing Duncan/Basslines MM pickups for the last 15 years or so. Bartolini has been making them at least that long, probably longer.

The rest of the companies aren't as old, but they've been around at the very least five years....

I think this bass is from about 1995 or so.... It's a Squire with Bassline pickups and preamp.

I like the ceramic Bassline MM's better than the Alnico.. more snap and growl.

[Rano Bass]

Originally Posted by DavidRavenMoon

I like the ceramic Bassline MM's better than the Alnico.. more snap and growl.

I agree!

[diechris]

Originally Posted by DavidRavenMoon

I've been installing Duncan/Basslines MM pickups for the last 15 years or so. Bartolini has been making them at least that long, probably longer.

The rest of the companies aren't as old, but they've been around at the very least five years....

I think this bass is from about 1995 or so.... It's a Squire with Bassline pickups and preamp.

I like the ceramic Bassline MM's better than the Alnico.. more snap and growl.

haha nah.. i knew that. i was just being sarcastic. thanks for the extra info though

[DavidRavenMoon]

Originally Posted by diechris

haha nah.. i knew that. i was just being sarcastic. thanks for the extra info though

I was wondering.