mike 110 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Anybody know if the neck and bridge pickups are the same size or not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 110 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Sorry guys … On the new Coronado Bass ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswoldbassguitars Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I have one of these in stock at the moment so I have just measured them and they are the same size at approx 71mm wide. I tried to upload a picture for you but it (or I !!) failed! If you wanted a close up please feel free to get in touch and I'll send you one. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 110 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thanks David , I'm thinking of having one installed in a bass , in the same position as the Coronado more or less . There's a SD Basslines 51there at the mo , just wondering if the fidelitron would sound beefier ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I think it's the same humbucker at the bridge as at the neck. 71mm x 35mm. I don't think they are sold in pairs i.e neck and bridge and I've not taken mine out to test the resistance to see if they're the same. It's a different sound to a 51 single coil, less bright but a good solid thud to it. Quite vintage. I wouldn't says it's any meatier than the SD single coil from memory (I used to have one in a 51p reissue but sold it recently) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 [quote name='mike 110' timestamp='1447264212' post='2906287'] Thanks David , I'm thinking of having one installed in a bass , in the same position as the Coronado more or less . There's a SD Basslines 51there at the mo , just wondering if the fidelitron would sound beefier ? [/quote] I don't know exactly how they might sound but if I was going to put a Fender Fidelitron pickup in a bass I would first consider the possibility of using a TV Jones Thundertron pickup on which the Fidelitron is based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 110 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 I have a Shuker Bass with 3 pickups , a P/J with a 51 up at the neck . The 51 is up close to the truss rod cavity , so pretty much where the fidelitron is in the Coronado . Ive had a look at the TV Jones , the resistances are 4.8k-bridge and 4.0k for the neck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 110 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) I want something to fit in the position (almost ) of a Gibson mud bucker , but smaller in size , if possible something close to the power or sound …..I'm not techie at all , does whatever K equate to power/volume ? Edited November 12, 2015 by mike 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 [quote name='mike 110' timestamp='1447349662' post='2906982']...I'm not techie at all , does whatever K equate to power/volume ? [/quote] 'k', in this context, is part of k ohm, or kilo ohm, a measure of electrical resistance. A pick-up (p/u...) has copper windings, the resistance of which is measured in ohm. The higher the reading, in general, the more windings there are, and between p/us of the same type, the higher the output (volume..? hotness..?). Typically, a neck p/u will be wound 'hotter' to compensate for the lower output due to being nearer the bridge (less string movement to be captured...). The reading is only indicative, as p/u makers use differing wire thickness and winding techniques, so comparison is not exact. Additionally, there are many other factors affecting volume, such as magnet type/strength, p/u construction, single/twin coil and more. Subject to completion, correction and/or contradiction from others; hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 110 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Thanks Dad it does indeed help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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