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For sale Nordstrand Big Splits 5 string P2 size pickups

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For sale I have a pair of Nordstrand Big Split pickups in a P2 shell. I got these used off of someone who took them out of a Singleton bass, hence the logo on the pickups. These are in fact Nordstrand pickups though; you can see both the logo and the model on the underside (pic included).
There's a little bit of rust on the pole pieces of the bridge pickup, and a little bit of wear on the covers, but they're in fine working order. Someone had previously extended the leads of the bridge pickup, and the neck pickup leads are plenty long, so you won't have any issues there.

The only reason I'm selling these is because the bass I had bought these for had more narrow string spacing than is on the pickups. I've since purchased pickups with the proper spacing for that bass.
I THINK these pickups are 18mm spacing, but I'm honestly not 100% sure (edit: from the measurements I've taken, it looks like they're 18mm). I can measure them at your request. They're definitely no narrower than 18mm though. Sometimes Nordstrand puts the string spacing on the underside, but not on these.

Asking $150 shipped, or less if you're in SoCal and want to meet up. Paypal is most preferable.
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Bob McAlister

6tzguy
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Aug 22, 2004
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Why is this still here! These are so great that our sound guy at church yesterday said this is the only bass (and I have these pups installed) that doesn’t make weird sounds. I have as be a few other fancy basses with fancy electronics and he complains about how noisy they are. Keep in mind a lot of these churches built in the late 50’s never knew that there would be electric guitars and basses would be played in their churches. The electrical outlets were was hooked up with the lights!!!! They were only used to acoustic piano, maybe an organ, maybe an organ and a choir—-not miked!!! Anyway, I have these pups hooked up to a Bart preamp and they soar!!! GLWTS, Bob
 

NapBassT

Fretless and Ramps
Jan 4, 2015
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Why is this still here! These are so great that our sound guy at church yesterday said this is the only bass (and I have these pups installed) that doesn’t make weird sounds. I have as be a few other fancy basses with fancy electronics and he complains about how noisy they are. Keep in mind a lot of these churches built in the late 50’s never knew that there would be electric guitars and basses would be played in their churches. The electrical outlets were was hooked up with the lights!!!! They were only used to acoustic piano, maybe an organ, maybe an organ and a choir—-not miked!!! Anyway, I have these pups hooked up to a Bart preamp and they soar!!! GLWTS, Bob

I agree, it's a little surprising to me too that they're still here at this price. New they're twice the price!
I've played these exact pickups live, from churches to outdoor concerts, as well as in the studio, and they've always been quiet in every environment.
As for noise, it does depend on the bass wiring and shielding in my experience. Most basses I've had Nordstrand pickups in are dead quiet, and whenever there is some kind of interference I think it's more the lack of shielding in the bass than the pickups themselves.

Also, just noticed you're also located in Orange County. If you snag a 5 string that needs pickups we can always meet up locally ;). I can't be too far from you.
 

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