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Big Split 5
Description
The Big Split tone is one of both precision and muscularity. Its nature is of a sort of hybrid P/J character, only it delineates a smoother, stronger, and richer tonal palette. Given the extrapolated personality of its P/J sound, the Big Split is a top notch choice for both fretless playing and the Jazz Bass-on-steroids tone purist. The Big Split uses the same angled magnet layout as out the Big Single, only the coil is split after the D string. Through fitting as much wire as we could between tFirsthand experiences
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Discussed in Show us your Martin Keith Basses in the TalkBass community
smperry
What about Carey's Big Split pickup, as a 6? [link] I haven't spent a lot of time with a bass with that pickup, but that sounds like what you're looking for. ... more
TapyTap
I wonder if they can make that for 16.5mm spacing? ... more
emjazz
I actually have a Big Split bridge pickup that I took out of my bass. I've never tried one in the neck position though. ... more
Discussed in Ibanez SRMS805 - Pickup Recommendation in the TalkBass community
Killed_by_Death
Ibanez are using Big Splits in their latest headless multi-scale: Big Split 5 [attachment] ... more
illegalgardener
My man. I had literally just come to this same conclusion, I plan to order these tomorrow. I'm wondering whether the stock 18mm spacing is correct for a multiscale - or whether ... ... more
illegalgardener
So, apparently Nordstrand can only make custom pickups to replace these due to the Bartolini P4 route, and they're not offering them (the 'raw' ones) for a couple months at least, ... ... more
Discussed in MG Bass JB1 Rustic Custom Build PJ 5-String (2021) Spalted Maple w/Access Gig Bag in the TalkBass community
daveonbass
MG Bass JB1 Rustic PJ 5-String bass in mint condition. I had it custom made for myself - cost $3590 (see "Generic Specs" link below). Nordstrand pickups and two band preamp. 34" scale, 24 frets. Too many basses, too little time. Video coming soon. Access gig bag included as shown. Ordered and waited four months - save $1000 ... ... more
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