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Need suggestions on MM pickup

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Vic Winters, Dec 14, 2007.

  1. Dec 14, 2007 #1
    Vic Winters

    Vic Winters

    Apr 20, 2006
    Western NY
    I'm currently upgrading my OLP MM2. I have my Bart NTBT 2 band EQ with a push/pull (active/passive) volume pot all wired up on my control plate. The routing for the preamp and battery will be done in the next few weeks. All I need is a nice pickup to seal the deal. I've been looking at the AlNiCo Basslines, but I'd like some other opinions just to be sure I get the right pickup. I want something with good midrange presence since I don't have a mid eq knob to boost the mids. Right now I do mostly 90s/modern rock covers. Fingers 80%, pick 15% and slap 5%. And if possible, I'd like to stay at or below the $100 mark. Thanks.
     
  2. Dec 14, 2007 #2
    r379

    r379 Guest

    Jul 28, 2004
    Dallas, Texas
    Never listened to one, but Nordstrand makes MM pickups.
     
  3. Dec 15, 2007 #3
    Vic Winters

    Vic Winters

    Apr 20, 2006
    Western NY
    Bump for more opinions.
     
  4. Dec 15, 2007 #4
    DavidRavenMoon

    DavidRavenMoon Inactive

    Oct 20, 2004
    I like the ceramic Basslines better than the alnico. The alnicos sound dull to me.
     
  5. Dec 15, 2007 #5
    RichSnyder

    RichSnyder Columbia, MD Supporting Member

    Jun 19, 2003
    Nordstrand 4.2 is $108 at bestbassgear.com. I like mine a lot. Sounds good active and passive.
     
  6. Dec 17, 2007 #6
    Rano Bass

    Rano Bass

    Sep 9, 2006
    Tijuana Mex.
    Me too!

    I think ceramic is a little punchier in the mid frequency, that's the main difference between a Stingray (alnico) and a Sterling (ceramic) IMO.