Recent content by OxnardRick

That sounds fantastic!! Love the warmth and the articulation. Very round, clear and even though it was a mellow piece I can hear the punch of the bass. I imagine with flatwounds all that good stuff would be intensified and the highs would sound less bright. If so, I would be totally happy to...

I just looked up that Fodera model and both the bridge and neck pickups seem much more forward towards the neck than traditional set ups. Looks very similar to what I am thinking for my build. However, it is 33” scale, and not sure how much of a difference that would make compared to a 34”...

Is your jazz bass bridge Big Split in the 60s or later position? Hopefully in a couple of weeks I will be able to give you a review of the Big Split (Bridge) and Big Rig (neck) set up.

Thanks for your 2 cents! That is helpful and makes me optimistic. Do you happen to remember the measurements of the placements of both pickups? I use LaBella tapewound on my acoustic fretless Guild B-30 and absolutely love them. Perfect string for that instrument. Have never tried them on...

The folks at Nordstrand recommended the Big Rig (neck) and Big Split (bridge), and there were some past positive post about the combination earlier in this thread. So I am hoping there is some validity in all that. Stating that I am already accepting that I may need to swap out if I don’t...

I I would definitely go with 60s jazz placement over current , but may still move even slightly further from the bridge. I love the sound of my 73’ P bass, so since I will have a neck and bridge p/u in this build I don’t see a huge concern moving the Bridge p/u even further from the bridge...

Thanks for the measurements!! My understanding is that the Big split that I am putting at the bridge does not have a switching option and lives in single coil, though designed to make it have no hum. I will be adding a 3 way switch for the bridge p/u in case I swap it out for a Big Rig or the...

Thanks! Was back and forth between 2 Big Rigs and the Big Split at the bridge. I talked with Nordstrand a bit and they recommended the Big Split for the bridge. I am definitely questioning the decision, and actually adding in a second 3 way switch in the build in case I decide to swap out the...

Lonnybass, Thank you for all that detail! Yes, please share measurements and thank you! Sorry if asking too much, but are you able to share a sound clip? I want the articulate Big Rig sound, but also want fat and warm. I’d be weary to put my neck pickup too much towards the bridge? I was...

Working with the builder on it, but hoping for ideas on the Big Rig and Big Split specifically. He has traditional pickup placement ideas, but since we are unrestricted I figure the more feedback the better. The Bridge pickup placement on the Fodera in the video seems like a good distance from...

I am in the process of a custom build 5 string bass. Have ordered a Big Rig (N) and Big Split (B). I am trying to determine best location for both pickups. Custom build is 34” scale and 24 frets. On my Fender Elite Jazz V (primary bass) I find my bridge p/u too tight sounding and not...

Thanks! Is there a specific Nordstrand pickup forum

In the process of a custom build 5 string bass. Have ordered a Big Rig (N) and Big Split (B). On my Fender Elite Jazz V (primary bass) I find my bridge p/u to tight sounding and not full/round enough. For my custom build I am considering moving the Big Split Bridge p/u further from the...