lukertweek Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hi all, I am a relative Bass newbie in that I have only started playing *seriously* quite recently. I have a half decent Musicman Stingray copy that I am using at the moment and although it sounds ok I think it could be vastly improved with a decent pick up & pots etc. So, I was hoping that someone amongst the Basschat community might just have a half decent pickup laying around that I could buy to drop into the bass. I don't have a fortune to spend sadly, but am not expecting charity either. A fair price for a unit that suits is my reality. Hoping someone can help Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hi. MM pups are like hen's teeth. Have a look at Nordstrands on the bay, apparently they are pretty close to the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 i have an olp pickup if you want it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='567864' date='Aug 13 2009, 12:34 PM']i have an olp pickup if you want it?[/quote] Ha ha mention MM building in any thread and you and I are there. totally OT - Sam did you sell your SUB in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='lukertweek' post='567790' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:29 AM']Hi all, I am a relative Bass newbie in that I have only started playing *seriously* quite recently. I have a half decent Musicman Stingray copy that I am using at the moment and although it sounds ok I think it could be vastly improved with a decent pick up & pots etc. So, I was hoping that someone amongst the Basschat community might just have a half decent pickup laying around that I could buy to drop into the bass. I don't have a fortune to spend sadly, but am not expecting charity either. A fair price for a unit that suits is my reality. Hoping someone can help Thanks[/quote] MB1. The "Items Wanted" Perhaps???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='567874' date='Aug 13 2009, 12:41 PM']Ha ha mention MM building in any thread and you and I are there. totally OT - Sam did you sell your SUB in the end?[/quote] Haha I did indeed, not missing it so far! Still got my other musicman project to finish though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I kinda miss mine (especially when I come across pics of it by accident) but my 'ray is the tits so I'm glad I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='lukertweek' post='567790' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:29 AM']So, I was hoping that someone amongst the Basschat community might just have a half decent pickup laying around that I could buy to drop into the bass.[/quote] I recently acquired a Stingray copy (Vintage) with a Wilkinson pickup in it. I was also lucky enough to find a Nordstrand MM pickup. The Norstrand has alnico magnets and the Wilkinson has ceramic, which means they both sound different. I've not finished comparing, but I think the Wilkinson compares very favourably. You should be able to pick one up for around a tenner second-hand, whereas the Nordstand or Duncan will cost you fives times as much. As you are impecunious, I'd recommend you try the Wilkinson. I think you'll like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukertweek Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='567864' date='Aug 13 2009, 12:34 PM']i have an olp pickup if you want it?[/quote] Yes I'd be very interested. How much do you want for it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukertweek Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='stevie' post='568231' date='Aug 13 2009, 05:56 PM']I recently acquired a Stingray copy (Vintage) with a Wilkinson pickup in it. I was also lucky enough to find a Nordstrand MM pickup. The Norstrand has alnico magnets and the Wilkinson has ceramic, which means they both sound different. I've not finished comparing, but I think the Wilkinson compares very favourably. You should be able to pick one up for around a tenner second-hand, whereas the Nordstand or Duncan will cost you fives times as much. As you are impecunious, I'd recommend you try the Wilkinson. I think you'll like it.[/quote] Appreciate the advice. Thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 MB1. Somebodys selling one (used) on ebay at the moment! ........in bass guitars/newly listed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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