55-01 with Nordstrand Dual Coils

[billbern]

i finally got my dual coils in my 55-01. so far, i like the change. i haven't had the chance to test it in a band setting, that won't be 'till friday. i'll post a better review and sound clips when i can.
Lakland 55-01, Bart NTMB-L, Nordstrand Dual Coils

 

[maurilio]

Cool! Series or parallel wired?
Let us know how do you like 'em
BTW, you could use a P/P (maybe on the vol pot) and split them for single coil sound!

M

 

[moro]

Ooo, that's what I've been wanting to do to my 55-01. Very cool.

*waits for sound clips*

 

[msquared]

How well do they fit into the existing routes?

 

[billbern]

they're wired parallel. i do have two switches installed for series/single coil/parallel choices. the switches are in the control cavity untill i decide if i'm going to be happy with this mod, then i'll drill holes in the bass. there is a 3/32 gap at the neck and bridge side of each pickup routings. this photo will show the gap.

 

[billbern]

here are some "down 'n' dirty" clips. Lakland 5501, Bart NTMB-L (Flat), Three month old Ti Super Alloys


Blend Parallel Active Ti SA
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Bridge Parallel Active
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Bridge Series Active
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Bridge Single Coil Active
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[1kinal]

Thanks for the clips!

I really dig the series setting!

 

[moro]

I really dig the series setting!

That's my favorite too. Thanks for the clips, billbern.

How do the Nordstrands sound dirty?

 

[J Posega]

Cool to know that Nordstrands are a drop-in replacement. I've been considering getting a 55-01 for a while now, but I don't really like the MK-1 PU's in my Ibanez, so I'm afraid I won't like the Lakie's tone.

 

[allenhumble]

Bartolini makes a drop in replacement too. MK5cbc

 

[dcr]

(Subscribes so I can find this later).



dcr

 

[Chef]

subscribed, and a little swerve:
I looove Nord pups, and the several incarnations of "big J pups" are killer:

 

[jmain]

That looks awesome. I'm anxious to read the gig review, but suspect it will be positive.

I have NJ5Fs in one of my basses and totally dig them. I'll be looking to Nordize some more of my basses.

 

[Breakerfall]

Is it possible to see a pic of the cavity?

 

[billbern]

Is it possible to see a pic of the cavity?

i've got pics of the control cavity before the mod. will that help? the switches were just taped up and loose in there now.
bill

 

[lonotes]

Bartolini makes a drop in replacement too. MK5cbc

Has anyone done any comparisons between the Bart and the Nordie? I'm considering changing the pups on my 55-01, and am considering either of these. The only clips that I have heard, are the ones in this thread, and I like what I hear, but am still curious about the Barts.

I have previously replaced the MK1 pre with a U-Retro Deluxe, and am wondering what I can expect from either option.

 

[jasonbraatz]

If only I could get a set of Nordstrand DC's to fit in my G&L.

 

[Chef]

You could if you stacked two of them together like a Reverend BH5...

 

[jasonbraatz]

Actually maybe if I got two pair of Nordstrand Jazz pickups I could make a custom pickup housing for them and they'd fit...yeeeeaaaahhhh

 

[Chef]

like this mang: