thoughts on new 6 string bass pickups

captainhaddock · #1 01-25-2011, 09:48 AM

Hi!
Been looking for some new pickups for my trb1006 but can`t decide between humbuckers or single coils.
Would be interested in any useful thoughts or opinions!

Will be using a "EMG 45" sized cases and the pickups will be wired through a Audere classic 4 band pre.

Cheers Thanks!

tubby.twins · #2 01-25-2011, 10:02 AM

You can't go wrong with SGD pickups. Another forum member is selling a pair of the "ND3" humbuckers in that particular size. Here's the link:

FS: SGD Neo Series 3 6-string pickups

SGD Lutherie · #3 01-25-2011, 11:13 AM

And if you want a single coil tone (with no hum) I make my Sidewinders in that size.

captainhaddock · #4 01-25-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SGD Lutherie

And if you want a single coil tone (with no hum) I make my Sidewinders in that size.

Thanks for the comments.
What would be the difference in the rang of tone between the sidewinders and your neo humbuckers with a narrow apeture?

SGD Lutherie · #5 01-25-2011, 11:54 AM

The Sidewinders have more zing on the top, and the narrow neos have more mids. The two styles also mix well.

captainhaddock · #6 01-25-2011, 12:08 PM

Cheers thanks for the info!
If I was to mix the sidewinders and Neos what combination would you recommend?

SGD Lutherie · #7 01-25-2011, 12:25 PM

Well it depends on what you want. It you like a fatter neck pickup tone, then a neo at the neck is good, since theey have a P bassish tone.

Or if you like a brighter neck and fatter bridge, then a neo at the bridge would work.

I have to say however, that the new narrow sidewinder bridge pickup (as used in the Jazz covers) are really punchy sounding. I did a recording session with them over the weekend.

captainhaddock · #8 01-25-2011, 01:51 PM

The more I think about it the more i`m leaning towards more of a70`s jazz bass type of a tone!
Like the the idea of the narrow bridge pickup if I was to go with a pair of sidewinders which version of neck pickup would be the most suitable in your opinion?
Do you make the narrow bridge in a 6 string size?

SGD Lutherie · #9 01-25-2011, 03:10 PM

The narrow sidewinders would get you the Jazz bass tone. I make all the models in six string size.

captainhaddock · #10 01-25-2011, 05:35 PM

Thanks for all your help,just been listening to your sound clips and I must say I`m really liking the deep neck and standard narrow bridge!
When will you store be open again?
Do you ship to the United Kingdom?

Thanks Again

SGD Lutherie · #11 01-25-2011, 05:54 PM

the store should be open in a couple of weeks, and yes, I ship worldwide.

captainhaddock · #12 02-01-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGD Lutherie

Well it depends on what you want. It you like a fatter neck pickup tone, then a neo at the neck is good, since theey have a P bassish tone.

Or if you like a brighter neck and fatter bridge, then a neo at the bridge would work.

I have to say however, that the new narrow sidewinder bridge pickup (as used in the Jazz covers) are really punchy sounding. I did a recording session with them over the weekend.

This might be a bit of a stupid question but is there any difference to the sidewinder coils used in a humbucker and the coils used in the new narrow coils used in your jazz covers

SGD Lutherie · #13 02-01-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by captainhaddock

This might be a bit of a stupid question but is there any difference to the sidewinder coils used in a humbucker and the coils used in the new narrow coils used in your jazz covers

Not a stupid question at all. The Sidewinders in the Jazz covers are indeed a little different. They are narrower, have a thinner blade, and are wound with thinner wire. This was all to make them fit in the Jazz covers, and they do have a somewhat different tone.

I'm going to be offering these as "narrow aperture" Sidewinders. They have more mids and a very punchy tone.

captainhaddock · #14 02-01-2011, 03:09 PM

Sounds exactly what i`m after any idea as to when you will be making them available?
Will they available in a 6 string format?

SGD Lutherie · #15 02-01-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by captainhaddock

Sounds exactly what i`m after any idea as to when you will be making them available?
Will they available in a 6 string format?

I'm going to have the store back open in a week or so, and they will be availble then. Yes, they come in six string soapbars, both EMG 45 and Bart P4 size.