Product: Nordstrand NP4
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
03/08/2008
at
01:36am
by
Aaron (ninja>pirate)
Features
:
This is a faithful reproduction of one of the most famous pickups in the world. It will give a very big and full tone with the slightly hollow grind that the originals are known for.
Split coil passive p-bass pickup, 4 string model
Instrument
:
model: Fender Highway One P-bass
position: middle (stock p-bass)
pickup replaced: stock american highway one pickup
other pickups: none
builders using this pickup: Nordstrand and Valenti
reason for change: stock pickup lacked fatness and grindyness (not the overwound modern grind, the old fasioned grind and big fatness)
Sound
:
10
output level: a bit higher than stock
amps: Ashdown ABM 300 EVO and Avatar 4x10 Neo cab
tone: balanced and full, like a p-bass should
style of music: rock, indie, this is a good pickup for any genre
unsuitable for: metal or punk maybe, not clanky
Overall Rating
:
10
would I buy it again: YES
How long have I been playing: 6 years, I also own a fender mustang
what do I love: this sounds like Leo Fender meant for a p-bass to sound! Full and round tone, fat with a hint of growl.
what don't I love: this pickup doesn't get colored that well, it's best if you don't try to alter it with anything but maybe tube amp drive. This isn't really a disadvantage as it sounds better than anything else on it's own.
wish it had: nope, passive indestructible bass, one volume one tone, one rocker.
satisfied: Yes
This pickup is like I said, how a p-bass should sound.
Also, if you live in Canada I recommend purchasing Nordstrand or Avatar gear through Steamco music. Really down to earth guy you can talk to that really knows bass stuff. Fast shipping and easy to deal with.