Nordstrand Pickups
Traditional:
This is the
original that started it all. A true single coil pickup
for those that are seeking the pure, unmistakable tone
and classic design that only the NJ4s can deliver. The
NJ4s are full and even from top to bottom. They're a
great all-around pickup for all music genres and playing
styles. These pickups come with black plastic covers.
- NJ4 set-$155
- NJ4 single pickup (neck or bridge)-$80
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The SEs were
born out of necessity and have become one of the most
popular and widely acclaimed Nordstrand pickup models
to date. A hum-canceling split-coil jazz pickup, the
SVs deliver that classic single coil tone but without
the noise and 60 cycle hum that plague most true single
coil designs. This set is SUPER growly with a slight
boost in the midrange. They're great for the player that
wants a hum-canceling pickup with a little boost and
are excellent for fretless basses as well. These pickups
come with black plastic covers.
- NJ4SE set-$230
- NJ4SE single pickup (neck or bridge)-$115
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Similar to
the SEs, the SV set was designed for those players who
loved the tone of the NJ4s but wanted a pickup that
was immune to noise and 60 cycle hum. An excellent choice
for the gigging musician who does a lot of live playing
and studio work, the SV set is tonally as close as you
can get to being a clone of the original NJ4 single
coil. The SVs are very even and balanced from top to
bottom and deliver classic, instantly recognizable tones
with sweet highs, punchy mids, and rich lows. These
pickups come with black plastic covers.
- NJ4SV set-$230
- NJ4SV single pickup (neck of bridge) -$115
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The NP4/NP5
pickup was another of the very first models to be designed
by Carey for use in his custom basses and as a drop-in
replacement. The NP4 nails the classic "hollow
grind" that has made this pickup design one of
the most popular and most widely recorded over the course
of the last 50 years. This baby can cover everything
from Motown to '60s pop to heavy metal....just grab
a pick and grind away!
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A number of
P/J sets can be created using a NP4 and a bridge pickup
from any of the jazz sets. If you're on a low budget,
the NPJ4 set would be the way to go. However, for best
results, we recommend matching the NP4 with one of the
hum-canceling jazz models for quiet operation. This
allows you to solo either pickup or to use them in any
combination without worrying about introducing noice
and 60 cycle hum into your signal chian.
- NPJ4 set (includes one NP4 and one bridge NJ4)-$200
- NPJ4SV set (includes one NP4 and one bridge NJ4SV)-$239
- NPJ4SE set (includes one NP4 and one bridge NJ4SE)-$239
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The NJ5 single
coil is very similar to the NJ4 above, but is specifically
designed for 5-string basses. A balanced pickup, the
NJ5 deivers a vintage, growly tone with a snappy, articulate
top end. This pickup is slightly smaller in size, as
it is a 5-string pickup in the size of a conventional
4-string cover. *These pickups are not currently available
with covers. These pickups come with black plastic covers.
- NJ5 set-$189
- NJ5 single (neck or bridge)-$94
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The NJ5S set
is a split-coil verion of the above mentioned NJ5 pickups.
If you're looking for a 5-string pickup that will fit
in a standard 4-string sized route and will be free
from hum and noise, this is the perfect set for you.
- NJ5S set-$239
- NJ5S single (neck or bridge)-$119
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Similar to
the smaller NJ5, this single coil will fit full-sized
5-string pickup routes. This set also delivers a full,
rich, balanced tone from top to bottom...just what you
would expect from a classic sounding set of jazz pickups.
The neck pickups if full whereas the brige pickup delivers
plenty of growl. These pickups come with black plastic
covers.
- NJ5F set-$180
- NJ5F single (neck or bridge)-$90
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This replacement
set has been extremely popular with players how are
looking to add some life to their production 5-strings
and would also like to upgrade to a hum-canceling pickup
at the same time. This is about as close to a true single
coil tone as you can get in a split-coil design, and
the proof really is in this pickups killer tone. Whether
you like to favor the neck for deep, supportive lows
or like to solo the bridge for growly, burpy funk lines,
you'll dig this set for sure. These pickups come with
black plastic covers.
- NJ5FS set-$239
- NJ5FS single (neck or bridge)-$119
Modern:
The 4.2 is
a humbucking replacement pickup for MM-style basses.
Alnico 5 magnets and an old school tone will help warm
up your MM 4-string, giving you the classic thump of
a vintage pre-EB bass.
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A triple coil
4-string pickup, the 4.3 is the one you'll want to grab
if you have a MM-style bass with a 3-way selector switch
for series/parallel/single coil operation. Like the
two-coil version, the 4.3 delivers a bigger, warmer,
fatter tone that stock MM pickups. The dummy coil that
sits under the two primary coils allows the pickup to
be operated in single coil mode without noise.
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With the popularity
of the 4.2 and 4.3 soaring through the startosphere,
Carey decided to add a quad-coil MM pickup to the lineup.
The 4.4 is potentially the most versatile of the bunch
due to the various wiring options you have at your disposal
with the four coils. This pickup will still give you
a pre-EB MM tone and will help to add some life to a
bass equiped with ceramic magnet pickups.
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A great replacement/upgrade
for a 5-string MM style bass, the 5.2 can be wired in
series, parallel, or single coil modes. Three versions
of this pickup are available depending on what type
of bass they're to be used in, and the tone is similar
to the rest of the Nordstrand MM line...growly, punchy,
and fat.
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A 5-string
version of the popular MM4.3 triple coil, the 5.3 also
features a dummy coil under the two primary coils so
that the pickup will be silent and noise-free in single
coil mode. If you'd like to sweeten up your 5-string
MM, pop a 5.3 in and prepare for your jaw to drop.
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The 5.4 is
a 5-string version of the qual coil 4.4 pickup mentioned
above. Like the 4.4, the 5.4 has a great deal of flexability
with respect to wiring options and is a great value
to boot.
Signature:
Big Singles
are the ultimate in tone for the single coil purist.
A soapbar-sized single coil, these oversized pickups
are huge, loud, aggressive, and down-right mean! The
first time I heard a set of Big Singles I was absolutely
blown away by their characteristic sound. I was blown
away and a lot of other players have been too. Big Singles
are the same size as the Fat Stacks and are great for
players who are looking for the ultimate "single
coil on steroids" tone. This set will make people
sit up and listen!
- Big Single 4 set-$165
- Big Single 5 set-$205
- Big Single 6 set-$257
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The "Big Split" pickup
is a split-coil, hum-canceling version of the Big Single.
This pickup is similar to Carey's popular single-coil
soapbar pickup in that it delivers a grindy, old-school
muscular sound. However, unlike a "true" single
coil design, it will never suffer from noise or 60 cycle
hum. This soapbar was designed for 19mm string spacing
and is perfect for the "Big Singles" fan who
is gunshy about using a single coil pickup for live
or studio work.
- Big Split 4 set-$205
- Big Split 5 set-$249
- Big Split 6 set-$295
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One of Carey's
original pickup designs, Fat Stacks were immediately
popular with a wide range of players and their popularity
has continued to grow with both bass players and bass
builders. In fact, these might be one of Carey's greatest
creations, as they sound huge, are incredibly versatile,
and go a great job of satisfying both "modern"
and "old school" fans alike. The Fat Stacks
can also be tapped, converting them from a hum-canceling
pickup to Big Singles...a true single coil.
- Fat Stack 4 set-$205
- Fat Stack 5 set-$249
- Fat Stack 6 set-$295
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A killer dual
coil pickup designed by Carey, the Nordstrand Dual Coil
pickups are extremely popular with bassists who are
looking for a modern pickup with a cutting-edge tone,
great clarity, depth, and fast attack. This pickup is
wound slightly differently for series and parallel operation,
but the essence of the pickup's performance is still
the same.
- Dual Coil 4 set-$249
- Dual Coil 5 set-$315
- Dual Coil 6 set-$403
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