Pickup Routing Question

[Jake Morris]

Hey guys. I have a Fender American Standard Jazz bass and want to put a pair of Nordstrand Dual Coils. I know they won't fit into the single coil slots. How much would it cost to have the bass routed for the nordstrands? Would I also need a preamp then? (My fender is passive). Would it be better to just get single coil shaped humbuckers? Any recommendations? Thanks!

 

[maurilio]

you should look at spending around $80-100 for routing both pups + install. Those DC work wonderfully passive, especially if they are series wound.
The NJ5Fs are also a good punchy pup…. really it's up to you. What it is that you are looking to change from the present sound…..

M

 

[Jake Morris]

I'm looking to just give my bass a more beef and clarity. I guess kinda like this guy haha... Kind of like this. Active-sounding.

 

[maurilio]

well those are most probably Big Singles (or Big Splits, which are not much very different).
Still you'll need to re-rout

M

 

[alnico51]

I can do it for you, I have a CNC so I just put it on and its done.
If you can take the bass apart and send it to my office $50.00 you pay shipping both ways one day.

You can see my shop at
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Thanks
Jim

 

[Jake Morris]

I'd rather not have to take my bass apart and ship and and pay for all the shipping. I'm going to see what my local luthier says it would cost.

 

[Jake Morris]

I was talking to my bass teacher and decided routing the bass isn't a good idea. But what I decided to do is just get a preamp pedal. I've seen the Aguilar tonehammer and that looks nice and I know sadowsky makes one but I haven't tried either. Anyone have any experience with either? Or recommend any others? ( i should probably move this thread