Nordstrand FS 5 S BLK

These are a proprietary Nordstrand design. The traditional bi-pole magnet layout was, literally, twisted in a new direction. By rotating the pole 45 degrees for each set we have increased the size of the traditional J style coil by 50%, making it wider, or fatter. This results in a larger aperature, which captures more harmonic content from the string, resulting in a fatter tone. These pickups have a tone reminiscent of a J style single coil, but they are bigger and bolder. Full range and a present but pleasant high end response. These pickups have a great deal of midrange detail and fullness. Due to the naturally lower output of this design, these pickups can sometimes benefit from a pre-amp with 3 or more db of gain. These pickups are shipped with three conductor wire for a split-able installation. When the third lead is shorted to ground only the top coil will remain active for a louder, more aggressive and mean version of the fat tone these pickups deliver (albeit with 60 cycle noise that single coils inherently possess). Think of it as a turbo charger for tone! These pickups will fit as replacements for Bartolini? P2 (5 string) and BC (4 string) pickups.

- soapbar bass pickup set
- 5-string
- stacked coils
- alnico V magnets
- angled pole pieces
- dimensions (W x L) 32.36 mm/1 2/8" x 108.46 mm/4 2/8"