Nordstrand MM 4.4 in Lakland 494

[nozkcb]

I just purchased a Nordstrand MM 4.4 to replace the Bartolini bridge pickup in my 1999 Lakland 494. Neither the wiring notes in the pickup box or online addresses this configuration.

Does anyone know how to do this?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[maurilio]

Nord and Bart have the same color code….

Just wire the Nord the same as the Bart.

M

[nozkcb]

Thanks. Any idea what (if anything) I should do with the shielding wire?

[maurilio]

to ground

[nozkcb]

Today, I did it. I worked up the courage to swap out the pickups in my 494.

In addition to the MM4.4, I also picked up a Nordstrand NJ4SV and put the MM4.4 and the single coil in the bass and WOW! What a difference in the tone. The punch, clarity and character has really come to the surface.

Note: I had to dial down the active output because the Nordstrands have more output than the Barts.

I'm also thinking out swapping the wiring on the active/passive switch so that the default position would be passive.

I'll post an update once I've used it on a gig but so far, DANG!

[Ewoe21]

Nordstrand are the best. I put NP4's in my P bass and I can't believe how much better it sounds.