NPD - Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbars

Ha, I think it was 8 months back that I was moaning about the fact that they hadn't made these for bass yet.
Good to see that they obeyed me

>> my post about Fluence <<

 

If I had more scratch, I'd seriously think about these. Love the video too.

 

Can't find a weight spec? I guess they are about the same as any dual coil ceramic magnet pickup?

 

Well both the review of the Schecter and pickups are great aside from the amazing playing, they're very well thought out and thoroughly demonstrated. I really wish most reviews were like yours.

 

Well you can probably tell from the profile picture , that I'm a fan of Schecter's. In fact it was how I found the video originally. They certainly seem to have the feature and quality thing cornered for the price point. I originally was going to get a riot before I found my Stiletto, so I'm excited to see those.

 

Well done review, impressive playing...
I look forward to purchasing a set when they start selling them.

 

Are you running that bass through the Tech21 DP pedal? Never heard a bass sound like that out of the box. Great playing man!
Rock on.

 

Hi!
I did get a chance to try out a Schecter SLS Elite, with the Fluence pickups. Full disclosure: I was hoping the Fluence would be a Sims-killer, a cheaper and more importantly, less intrusive way to get P, Jazz and MM on the same bass. Not quite... I had a chance to play the Sarzo and, while I fully understand the differences in the instruments, the Sarzo managed to get more 'character' on the P and MM sounds than the Fluence. Overall, to me, the Fluence sounded more "hi-fi", while the Sims had more warts(!?).
Am I way off? Do any of you see the Fluence as a contender in the same field? Or are they the revolutionary, "we'll make your bass sound like no other pickup, cause we can" kind of product?

Just trying to get some opinions...

Diego

 

I have a Sarzo, no comparison in it and the SLS...I do share your opinion on the SLS sounding more hi-fi where the SIMS can get more woody and wooly if thats your thing. My personal favorite setting for my Sarzo is MM at the neck and P at the bridge. Lots of growl and lot of mids.
Rock on.

 

I'm new to this forum and all the ins and outs, but I'm wondering if I could fit a set of these into an existing rout for 4 string EMG 35's. I can't find dimensions anywhere online so I was hoping somebody could help me out.

 

The five string set is 4" by 1.5". I 'think' the fours are the same as the back of the cases have all four options listed (4 string neck, 4 string bridge, 5 string neck and 5 string bridge) and one will be marked.