Seymour Duncan MusicMan system

Ive never used it, but that slap switch looks pretty cool.

 

Costs:

Retail .... $265.00

Map ..... $185.50

Can be had for ....... $170.00 to $175.00

John

 

John, is that the cost including the pickup? Is this an item that you normally have in stock?

 

Hey JT, I believe the system consists of;
Stingray type pickup
Active module-preamp, with active bass and treble controls.
BP did a test on once a while back. They gave it a good review.
Peace

 

Funky,

Yes, that is the Pickup and 3 knob tone circuit with the slap contour switch. I don't have one in stock but could easily order it.

 

I have FOR SALE a 5 string Seymour Duncan Basslines Musicman replacement pickup for 5 string. Just the pickup, not the preamp. Sounds like the original, but a smoother top end, and a bit louder.

$50.00, e-mail me at [email protected] if interested.

 

I used to have one as the stock system in a Washburn XB900. Tonewise, it's kind of harsh sounding even with the mids flat, but it certainly can cut through a band. It's also extremely sensitive, so if you prefer a cleaner J-type sound without any fret clicks, string noise or harmonics, it might not be for you. Good for slap and heavy rock, but not so much for other styles. I've heard that SD now offers two versions of the preamp with a less-annoying ie. lower-frequency midrange boost.

 

John - you may/may not have the Basslines STC-2 or -3 preamp, Basslines "regular" preamps. The MM preamp is sold as part of their MM "system". When I bought mine, the differences they told me about were that the MM preamp is a 3-band job whereas the STC can be a 2 or 3-band preamp. However, the MM preamp doesn't have a blend control. Both have the slap contour, according to Basslines.

What surprised me in the ordering process was that I was asked if I wanted the 3 or 4 knob MM preamp Since no price difference was mentioned, I figured, what the hell, mo' knobs??? mo betta!!1

 

I think that if your MM has the two band EQ, installing a 4 knob preamp would require you to move the jack from the top control plate to the side. If you have a three band Sting Ray or any Sterling, then it's no problem.
fc

 

The Basslines music man preamp is a little different from the other Basslines preamp, the bass boost/cut is centered at 20 where the other Basslines system is centered at 30, I believe, and it's the same with the other tone controls too, they are set differently to compliment the Musicman pickup.

 

Hey JT - where do you get those >5-string MM pickups, anyway? I've never seen any for sale. Right now an MM sounds closest to what I'm thinking of for a fretless 6. Thanks.

 

Gershel,

The 5 string MM pup and/or tone circuit is a standard item for Duncan. They should be available through any SD dealer. If you have a hard time finding one in your local area e-mail me.

John

 

Forgive my nerdspeak, I meant "greater than five strings"?