BassBiscuit Posted January 30 Posted January 30 (edited) I'm not sure but I don't think the stock in a D5 is actually a single coil.. I think it's split just made to look like one. The Nordstrand single is a tad more 'pronounced' note wise... and can be easier (cleaner) to hear (if that makes sense) Although strings play a big part too eh.... Also I think the output is a bit more too. I've had mine a little while now, I think it was about 90 quid. So not so eye wateringly expensive as to prohibit giving it a go. You can always sell it on if you don't like it.... Regards. BB Edited yesterday at 14:51 by BassBiscuit Quote
kodiakblair Posted January 31 Posted January 31 19 hours ago, JJMotown said: What difference is there between the nord and the stock pup? About 30% less copper . Carey got his hands on some original 51 single coils, he picked the one he thought sounded best then reverse-engineered it. Fender aimed for about 6.3k ohm for the singles but being 'proper hand wound' the ladies played fast and loose with the spec, often going for "looks about right"; some are up at 6.7/6.8 k ohm while others are down around 5.7 k ohm. The Nord 51 is in that 5.7k to 6.7k range 6.3 k ohm is a fair drop from today's standard DCR. Duncan, Fralin, Lollar and the rest mostly go with 9k - 9.5k. I've plenty of singles in that 9k - 9.5k bracket but prefer a lower wire count, those Ali-Ex/eBay singles with their 6.8k ohm DCR fit the bill perfectly. 1 Quote
dafonky Posted yesterday at 09:28 Posted yesterday at 09:28 Does somebody use a P51 in a jazz bass housing/format ? My 72-79 Telecaster bass has a Jazz pickup in the position where the 68-71 Telecaster bass has its single coil…… Instead of making a larger routing for an original size P51, , i would first like to try and install one Jazz with 4 single magnets, i saw Nordstrand make these , Delano too ( but with much fatter Stingray -like magnets ) Quote
kodiakblair Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago On 20/07/2025 at 10:28, dafonky said: i would first like to try and install one Jazz with 4 single magnets When I did my 51 slab Jazz Bass I had Martin Harmer (Charm Pickups) knock me up the pickups. Needed a wider pole spacing at the bridge and wound RWRP for hum-cancelling when using both single coils. Martin cuts his own flatwork so he'd have no problem doing a bridge position 4 pole jazz single. I was £120 for the pair so he's not too expensive. Will PM you his details if you want 👍 1 Quote
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