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To update on this, nordstrand set me out a pair of replacement pickups. I've wired them in and tried them out live a few times with fresh strings. Both are working fine. My Precision Bass V has an NP5 in the middle and a Big Splitman at the back. I'm also using a Nordstrand 3 band EQ with...

Thanks for explaining that. I wasn't fully aware of the operation. Whilst I can't use all the sounds available on my bass due to the Big Splitman not working correctly, I have been able to gig using the NP5 and the 3 Band EQ. Very happy with these so far. Probably the best live sound I've...

Yes, indeed I did. I'm told a new pair is being made up to replace.

This is a photo of the reverse of the bigsplitman pickups. The shield wire (ground is already soldiered to the foil that grounds each pole pieces) Mine is the 5 string version, but it should be the same.

I initially suspected a wiring error, but seeing as how me and another tech have both followed the same wiring instructions, and both pickups have the same problem, I suspect it's something else. I hope it isn't as I really don't want to have to mail these out

2 basses. Same problem. Nordstrand 3B EQ with blend. Big Splitman 5, wired into a 3 way switch for north single / parallel / south single. 2 out of 3 strings fail to produce audible output (pickup is comprised of 4 coils. It is essentially 2 big splits, combined). All pole pieces produce...

Is anyone currently corresponding with nordstrand? I feel like I've had a really hard time getting anywhere with their customer service. It took quite a while to get answers to technical questions prior to purchase, and now that I have technical problems with two of their pickups, exhibiting...

Does anyone know the correct size / brand to order? I've seen one post say they're 6mm and 8mm and taller than most other brands? Bit stuck. I'll also message nordstrand direct, but I find they take a while to respond lately. Thanks

Hello, I am trying to understand the Stingray 5 Preamp and wiring. I've drawn out a few diagrams to try and help myself... But I'm struggling... With the switch, I'm assuming the top and bottom, left and right terminals are common, with there being 3 lugs for each. I'm assuming this is how...

I'm doing a few mods and wondering what brands / types people prefer? I'd like something quality, easily obtainable in the UK Thanks!

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Im going to mod my Pbass to get some musicman type tones. I'm trying to get something that's a real hybrid of the two. Here's my mock up. Any thoughts, suggestions? Nordstrand Big Splitman and NP5FA (reversed, with the BEA coil in the stock position and the DG coil moved up the neck to make...

When Ernie Ball wire up their HH stingrays, do they have seperate buffers for each pickup to avoid loading, or do they blend at the switch and then hit the buffer before going to the eq section etc?