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Pickups for 5-string with individually adjustable pole pieces?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by middlebit, Sep 13, 2010.


  1. Sep 13, 2010 #1
    middlebit

    middlebit

    Sep 10, 2005
    København
    I'm having some problems with my Nordstrand J5 pickups. The pole pieces seem to be staggered to fit a 20" radius but my Warmoth Deluxe J is a 10". There is a noticable difference in volume on the outer strings compared to the middle ones, and it's getting to be a pain. Can anyone guide me towards pickups for a 5-string J-type bass that are still in production (or at least somehow obtainable if not), or else pickups that are staggered closer to a 10" string crescent? String spacing is about 16,5-17mm. I've looked and looked some more but seen nothing - except the Ken Smith soapbars but their recommended string spacing is just a tad too wide for my specs.
     
  5. Sep 13, 2010 #2
    mikezimmerman

    mikezimmerman Supporting Member

    Apr 29, 2001
    Omaha, Nebraska
    I'm not sure if they'd have the sound you're going for if you like the Nordies, but Q-Tuners ( http://www.q-tuner.com/bs.shtml ) have adjustable polepieces and work with a wide variety of string spacings. I have no experience with them myself, but many people who like a a fairly flat, uncolored sound seem to be very happy with them here on TB.

    Mike
     
  10. Sep 13, 2010 #3
    middlebit

    middlebit

    Sep 10, 2005
    København
    Thanks for that - I'll have a closer look at them.
    Anyone else?
     
  14. Sep 13, 2010 #4
    FunkMetalBass

    FunkMetalBass

    Aug 5, 2005
    Phoenix, Arizona 85029
    Endorsing Artist: J.C. Basses
    Contact Nordstrand. If you like the pickups, don't change them, just get some new ones made with pole pieces that are at proper height.
     
  18. Sep 13, 2010 #5
    middlebit

    middlebit

    Sep 10, 2005
    København
    I had no idea they made custom variations like that. Actually, I was thinking of changing them to the true 70's style single coils anyway (I have the "hum cancelling" :rolleyes: ones), but I am having second thoughts because of the problems I've been having.
    Thanks!
     
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