The Nordy Club (Part XIII) - Page 10

Vic · #**181** 01-29-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KJung

What is the logic/design goal of those pickups. I remember the old blade pickups that Fender came out with or the strat, but never really went to school on what the deal was.

I remember Carey talking about the fact that string spacing becomes a non-issue, which makes applications simpler. I think he also mentioned something about trying to make his pickups more open sounding than blade pickups might otherwise generally be. I would also think a blade style pickup would be less prone to tonal variance when hitting a string kinda' hard, and maybe have a more even response from low to high strings since the overall magnetic field would be pretty much uniform across the entire breadth of strings.

Like Tom, I heard most of the diffs between the neos and ceramics in the mids, but in the cacophony of NAMM, it was hard to really quantify well. I do think I slightly preferred the neos tho... they seemed to somehow have a bit more clarity and presence in the noisy environment... at least where I like to hear it.

sps500 · #**182** 01-29-2013, 09:27 PM

I was just talking to Jon Maghini of M Basses and he says he has tried a lot of pick ups and for whatever reason to his ears the Nordstrand single coils just sound sweeter.

Carey · #**183** 01-30-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CTC564

Will they be same size as the rest of the line??? Big Splits, Big Singles, etc?

Any idea when they'll be available?

These will be available in all the soapbar shapes we currently offer. We'll have single coils and dual coils with neo and ceramic. Not sure of an exact release schedule yet, but look for the first offerings in the next couple weeks.

maurilio · #**184** 01-30-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Carey

These will be available in all the soapbar shapes we currently offer. We'll have single coils and dual coils with neo and ceramic. Not sure of an exact release schedule yet, but look for the first offerings in the next couple weeks.

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CTC564 · #**185** 01-30-2013, 11:23 AM

Looks like I may be replacing my dual coils soon...

TapyTap · #**186** 01-30-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Carey

These will be available in all the soapbar shapes we currently offer. We'll have single coils and dual coils with neo and ceramic. Not sure of an exact release schedule yet, but look for the first offerings in the next couple weeks.

If you design a single blade neo that cancels hum, then I think I know where I'll be buying my magnetic pickups from...

sok monkee · #**187** 01-30-2013, 03:02 PM

Wanted to share my sales link with the Nordy club FOR SALE Nordy VJ5 Classic

Lucky Strike · #**188** 01-31-2013, 12:08 PM

nordyboy · #**189** 01-31-2013, 12:10 PM

Just want to say a BIG THANK YOU you to Carey Nordstrand.
I spoke with him on the phone yesterday because I had a buzzing noise on my VJ4. He talked me through how to sheild the pick ups and then how I would need to earth the shielding afterwards.
I completed the shielding this afternoon and now.....no more buzz.
This bass is now absolutely perfect in every way!

Carey · #**190** 01-31-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nordyboy

Just want to say a BIG THANK YOU you to Carey Nordstrand.
I spoke with him on the phone yesterday because I had a buzzing noise on my VJ4. He talked me through how to sheild the pick ups and then how I would need to earth the shielding afterwards.
I completed the shielding this afternoon and now.....no more buzz.
This bass is now absolutely perfect in every way!

Great news! Glad it solved the problem!

nordyboy · #**191** 01-31-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Carey

Great news! Glad it solved the problem!

Really grateful for your help Carey, I have the vj5 with big singles to do next!

Vic · #**192** 01-31-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sok monkee

Wanted to share my sales link with the Nordy club FOR SALE Nordy VJ5 Classic

That is a BEAUTIFUL bass!!

tescott · #**193** 02-06-2013, 03:22 AM

Hi all,

I'm considering ordering a vP4 with a bridge big single and a jazz neck. Living in Australia, it's difficult to try the bass out, so I'm wondering if you might be able to help me. I really love the shallow/oval C neck shape on my Lakland JO neck, and it'd be awesome if the nordy had a similarly shallow neck. Has anyone compared a nordy jazz neck with a Lakland jazz neck and is able to comment?

Thanks!

sps500 · #**194** 02-06-2013, 03:29 AM

I have tried both the VJ5 and VJ5 Classic neck and they are both very comfortable and slim.

I have a Lakland DJ4 and its neck is very nice and slim.

The only 5 string Lakland I have played is a 55-94 and I was concentrating more on the scale then the neck width but saying that it was very slim.

I dare say the Nordy neck in any radius is as comfortable and nice as any neck out there.

gillento · #**195** 02-06-2013, 04:47 AM

I briefly had both a DJ5 and a VJ5C at the same time.
Both necks do feel rather similar.

In the end, I kept the Nordy VJ5Classic

bassman74 · #**196** 02-06-2013, 07:47 PM

Hello proud nordy owners!

anyone of you have tried a NP4v pickup? Is it a vintage sounding precision pickup with a little more clarity?

Thanks

barks · #**197** 02-07-2013, 04:11 AM

Just saw this VP5 for sale in Germany. It was in the UK prior to that and it would be a bargain for someone

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/196633-f...ere-in-a-case/

Modern Growl · #**198** 02-07-2013, 12:15 PM

Here is a Photochop I envisioned for a build I have underway with Carey & Crew.

I went for a classy, almost black-tie look, as all of my other instruments are heavily vintage inspired. Should be finished mid summer

Piano Black / Ash Body
BEM Board & BEM pickup covers
3-Band, 6 Knob Layout

Photochop of how she should look when complete:

GRoberts · #**199** 02-07-2013, 12:17 PM

That is VERY VERY cool! Love the matching PU covers with the Maple FB. Awesome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modern Growl

Here is a Photochop I envisioned for a build I have underway with Carey & Crew.

I went for a classy, almost black-tie look, as all of my other instruments are heavily vintage inspired. Should be finished mid summer

Piano Black / Ash Body
BEM Board & BEM pickup covers
3-Band, 6 Knob Layout

Photochop of how she should look when complete:

Vic · #**200** 02-07-2013, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modern Growl

Here is a Photochop I envisioned for a build I have underway with Carey & Crew.

I went for a classy, almost black-tie look, as all of my other instruments are heavily vintage inspired. Should be finished mid summer

Piano Black / Ash Body
BEM Board & BEM pickup covers
3-Band, 6 Knob Layout

Photochop of how she should look when complete:

Wow, nice!