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Delano's worth the wait?

bellis1

bellis1

Apr 5, 2010
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Statesboro, Georgia (USA)
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#1
So I finally decided to go with Delano's on my first build. The choice was Delano JMVC or Bartolini 9J#1. After long consideration, I decided to go with Delano's. However once I ordered them I realized the company is out of stock, and I can't find them anywhere else (I DON'T want to order them from Delano)

Should I wait, or just get the Bartolini's? Everything else will be ready for my build next week. I'm getting anxious! :ninja:
 
#4
i have the delano music man pickup. i used it for a recent fretless build and could't be happier with it. i run the pickup passive.
 
#14
So you would definitely recommend Norstrands over Bartolinis? To be honest, I'm completely new when it comes to pickups. I know I've played some Foderas, some Pedullas, and they've had Bartolini's in them. I liked what I heard, but I'm not sure if its all the pickups. Just from watching videos, I've narrowed it down to two. But if Norstrands are just as good if not better, than I might have some MORE researching to do.
 
#15
I like the Delanos I have in my 5er. I forget the model but they're probably humcancelling single coils. Very clean and even with plenty of volume in active or passive. Good luck. There are a lot of good choices out there.
 
#19
bellis1 said:
So you would definitely recommend Norstrands over Bartolinis? To be honest, I'm completely new when it comes to pickups. I know I've played some Foderas, some Pedullas, and they've had Bartolini's in them. I liked what I heard, but I'm not sure if its all the pickups. Just from watching videos, I've narrowed it down to two. But if Norstrands are just as good if not better, than I might have some MORE researching to do.
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I like Nordstrands better, but thats my taste. i think bartolinis are too"boomy". you played foderas and pedullas with bartolinis, im sure you liked the sound, but thats the sound of the bass as a whole, including the preamp, the strings and the wood on the instruments, you cant expect the same sound on your bass.
just as a background, what kind of music do you play?
 
#20
skiscem said:
I like Nordstrands better, but thats my taste. i think bartolinis are too"boomy". you played foderas and pedullas with bartolinis, im sure you liked the sound, but thats the sound of the bass as a whole, including the preamp, the strings and the wood on the instruments, you cant expect the same sound on your bass.
just as a background, what kind of music do you play?
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Mostly Rock. Indie Rock. But more importantly my ideal sound would probably be Ben Kenney from Incubus. Very bass driven but the highs being heard with a good midrange tone.
 

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