Washburn RB2500 / Lakland / OLP style PUP replacement

[zagnut]

So I got a RB2500 recently in a local trade. Got some EB Cobalts for it today (should fit). Looking to replace the PUP.

Here's dimensions -

According to what I see on Carvins site, 2.63" spacing between center of outside string poles. (I measured 2.6 with a ruler. But I'm anal retentive.)

I have narrowed it down to 3 choices -
Carvin's HB5
Nordstrand mm5.2
Bartolini DL5CBC

I'm also considering a Duncan SMB-5a since I have QP's in my P and like them a lot.

Looking to see if anyone has opinions on the above mentioned PUPs. This is my first adventure into the land of 5's. Never even picked one up before this. But I loved the way it felt and couldn't pass it up. The bass is active and I play anything from blues to rock, mostly with a felt pick.

 

[zagnut]

Nobody?

 

[mmbongo]

I have the Bart in my Spector and love it, but I have not used the others you mentioned.

I'd go with the Bart mainly because that way, string spacing does not matter. It uses blades.

 

[zagnut]

I have the Bart in my Spector and love it, but I have not used the others you mentioned.

I'd go with the Bart mainly because that way, string spacing does not matter. It uses blades.

Thanks. That is one of the reasons I considered the Bart. I believe the Duncan is the same way. Can you describe the sound of the Bart for me?

I've crossed the Carvin and Duncan off the list so far and leaning heavily towards the Nord. The Nord has the 16mm spacing I need, so spacing won't be a problem with it.

So Bart or Nord people. I know what I can expect from the Nord in terms of sound. So I need to hear from some others that have gone with the Bart.