Ibanez DX5 (and DX4) pickups

[Precisionb87]

Hi all.
I picked up a SR 405 bass at a pawn shop for $100 recently. I actually really like the sound of these pickups. I plan on doing a 4-string build, and would like to get the 4-sting equivalents. A few questions tho:
1. What are the topology of these things? Are they humbuckers?
2. Where can I get a set? I would be into purchasing a used set if anyone has them laying around...
3. If I cant find any, what are my other options? Are there any aftermarket companies that make a pickup with a similar sound and size?

Thanks!

[Precisionb87]

How about the duncan SSB pickups?
http://www.seymourduncan.com/product...pbars/4string/

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by Precisionb87

How about the duncan SSB pickups?
http://www.seymourduncan.com/product...pbars/4string/

I put a set of the SSB4's into a Thunderbird and they KILL. Amazing clarity and low end.

[willbassyeah]

I think they are called soapbar, I am guessing bartollini though, some of the Ibanez model are using bartollini

[Precisionb87]

@willbassyeah: These definitely are ibanaz brand pickups. Judging by the retail price of the bass, I would assume they are not bartollini

Can anyone confirm that the SSB4 sound similar to the DX4?

[Toptube]

I think Ibanez has a parts site.

*http://www.ibanez.com/parts

I would also try to call them and see if you can even get them.