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steinberger spirit XZ-25 pickups

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by modulusan, Aug 2, 2009.

  1. Aug 2, 2009 #1
    modulusan

    modulusan

    Sep 8, 2006
    hi, I want change the original emg selects from this bass and I dont know which brand make the same size pickups remplace.

    the bartolini 35dc and the emg 35dc have the same size but I dont know if those 4 strings pups works fine in one spirit 5...:meh:

    thanks to all..

    also if you can advice me for a good 3 knobs preamp to put on it better...
     
  2. Aug 3, 2009 #2
    modulusan

    modulusan

    Sep 8, 2006
    anyone...?:bag:
     
  3. Aug 4, 2009 #3
    modulusan

    modulusan

    Sep 8, 2006
    :confused:
     
  4. Aug 4, 2009 #4
    greenboy

    greenboy

    Dec 18, 2000
    remote mountain cabin Montana
    greenboy designs: fEARful, bassic, dually, crazy88 etc
    Look for blade pickups with the same form factor / dimensions. A lot of pickup manufacuters list the maximum sensing area across the strings. Example of a EMG 35 replacement:

    SGD ND3-35 (EMG-35 size) soapbar

    "Dimensions are 3.5" X 1.5" {...} The pickup feature blade pole pieces for any string spacing up to 2.75" (69.85mm)."
     
  5. Aug 5, 2009 #5
    gidbass

    gidbass Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Wow, i just went through this 2 weeks ago....

    I have the same bass, and I went with an EMG CS35 in the neck and a DC 35 in the bridge and i put in a BTC and wired it for 18V.

    I did it all myself and here are some links that helped me.

    EMG magnet dimensions and string width recommendation
    http://www.guitar.com.au/pickups/emg/BMagnet.html

    EMG Pickup rings (I went with black anodized aluminum and they are very nice)
    http://www.fretsonthenet.com/other_parts.htm#Series_35_Bass

    I used a dremel with a sander attachment to widen up the original pickup slots, it only took 5 mins total as there is very little material to remove. I have a solder iron, so i did everything myself. If you don't have one, you can pick one up at harbour freight tools for under $10.

    The end result was very much worth it. I love EMG's and I love my new sound with this configuration.

    I hope it works out for you and let me know if you have any additional questions.

    Good luck!

    -Shawn