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MM4.2 Dual Coil
Description
This pickup sires a tone coveted by all who experience its pronounced midrange scoop and driving timbre of the classic, full-bodied MusicMan range. The specs that go into its design are derivative of the early MusicMan basses, which contribute to its powerful low end, heavy scoop, and present yet pleasant top end. This pickup's 70s inspired tone will provide the player with the sonically encompassing sound of modern Music Man models without any of the clanky sting that is sometimes present in thFirsthand experiences
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Discussed in NBD: Sterling Stingray Ray4 SUB. in the TalkBass community
jnottoli
New, New Bass Day! [image] Stingray Modders.... I up & did it. What happened? This: - One afore-mentioned SBMM "used not very much" bass (reviewed in the original entry) - Nordstrand MM4.2 pickup [link] - John East MMSR 3 knob 3 band preamp [link] - D'Adarrio XL nickel strings - Med/Med light, however they define them - ... ... more
LowEndLobster
Well done! In regards to the noise you hear with the bright and full treble boost, have you tried running some tape along the bottom of the poles on the pickup, and then some tape around the foam to connect the tape with the pickup cavity tape, and then run a wire from the pickup cavity shield to the control cavity field. ... ... more
Discussed in Lakland Bob Glaub 44-64 (2005) Black 4-String Bass w/Nordstrand MM pickup and HSC in the TalkBass community
daveonbass
This awesome Lakland 2005 Bob Glaub 44-64 started out as a P, and the prior owner had the Nordstrand MM pickup professionally routed and the 3 way switch added (neck/both/bridge). ... ... more
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