Will it fit?

[shanejw]

I had 2 MM routes done for my bass by Warmoth.  Will a MM pickup with "ears" fit into one of these routes without looking stupid?  I'm just having trouble deciding on what pickups I want.  Not as many choices as I thought there would be for those, or for 5 string stuff in general.

 

[Wyliee]

If you're referring to the 5 string MM pickup rout, the rout is for MM pickups without ears.  The SD pickups fit nicely and sound pretty good.

 

[shanejw]

Anybody know of any other pickups that will fit in these routes.  What are the dimentions of the route?  Just trying to keep my options open.  Nothing against the Duncans, I just want to make sure I've looked at everything out there before I make my decision.

 

[bpmorton777]

4 string or 5?

Brian

 

[Patrick from Davis]

Nordstrand fit.  You have to specify the proper pickup layout, but there is one that fits.  I believe it is the Music Man style.  It is not the Lakland style.  If you are looking for a Nordstrand, I suggest the MM5.4.  It is very versatile and a really great pickup.
Patrick

 

[shanejw]

Thanks!  Its a 5 string by the way.

 

[neuftone]

I've heard lots of good stuff about Nordstrand, but having built two basses with the SMB5a 5 string alnico SD musicman pickup (a total of four of those pickups) I think they sound great.  Which is why I went for the 4str version in my current build.  Good luck!

 

[shanejw]

I've heard lots of good stuff about Nordstrand, but having built two basses with the SMB5a 5 string alnico SD musicman pickup (a total of four of those pickups) I think they sound great.  Which is why I went for the 4str version in my current build.  Good luck!

Are you using a preamp?  If so which.  thanks!

 

[neuftone]

Well, in a manner of speaking, my Mesa amp has a preamp...but no onboard preamp, no.  I like to keep things simple.