Does anyone like Delano Preamps and Pickups.

[bubinga5]

Just a short question. Just asking what you think of the Delano sound. i have a Delano Sonar 2 and a set of j5 Delano pickups?

Edited April 5, 2016 by bubinga5

[CamdenRob]

I had a Marleaux Consat for a little while with Delano pups... sounded very clean and modern, bart like I would say.

They seem to do a very diverse range though, so I don't really think they have a signature sound.

Edited April 5, 2016 by CamdenRob

[spyder]

Very clean and hifi. Great for a modern sound 🔊.

[keefbaker]

I have 3 different Delanos in my Maruszczyk and they sound fantastic. Definitely the best picked sound I've heard from a bass.

[geoffbyrne]

When I got my TRB it had a Delano Sonar something-or-other in it. Lovely sound/tone but very low output - less than unity. It was replaced with the original TRB pre as I wanted to keep the bass original.

G.

[LewisK1975]

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When I got my TRB it had a Delano Sonar something-or-other in it. Lovely sound/tone but very low output - less than unity. It was replaced with the original TRB pre as I wanted to keep the bass original.

G.
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Yes I thought this too - very clean hi-fi sound on the Sandberg VM-5 I had, but actually quiet low output.

[M@23]

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Yes I thought this too - very clean hi-fi sound on the Sandberg VM-5 I had, but actually quiet low output.
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Yeah, I really like this about it. I have a VM5 too and switching between active and passive can be done without the need for amp adjustments.

[Sammers]

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Yeah, I really like this about it. I have a VM5 too and switching between active and passive can be done without the need for amp adjustments.
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My inner pedant is going mental right now, don't Sandberg use Glockenklang pre-amps?

I've no experience with Delanos though, they always seem to be described as Hi-Fi which I don't like so much.
I find the Hi-Fi sound to be too electronic sounding and much prefer a more natural sound.

Maybe I just don't like active electronics but then again I'm getting a Sadowsky pre fitted to my Lull at the minute so go figure!

[NancyJohnson]

I don't own any, but I really like the visual impact of the big exposed pole:-pieces.

[Dazed]

Check out Armin Metz on you tube both his 6ers have delano pickups. Might give a vague idea of the tone.

[pete.young]

I have a Delano jmvc5fe set in my Bass Collection 465, along with a Nordstrand Preamp.

To my ears, they are not particularly hi-fi sounding. Id say they are rich and warm , particularly the neck. They are also much higher output than the originals. Using just the blend control, I can go from a deep bassy sound at the neck to clean and sparkling at the bridge. They have totally transformed the bass and it now gives my BBNE2 a good run for its money in terms of tonal variation.

[Muzz]

I've had three or four basses which started out with Delanos and I've changed them out (or sold the bass) every time. Don't like them; they sound sterile to me.

[M@23]

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My inner pedant is going mental right now, don't Sandberg use Glockenklang pre-amps?

I've no experience with Delanos though, they always seem to be described as Hi-Fi which I don't like so much.
I find the Hi-Fi sound to be too electronic sounding and much prefer a more natural sound.

Maybe I just don't like active electronics but then again I'm getting a Sadowsky pre fitted to my Lull at the minute so go figure!
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Yeah, you're right. I got a bit sidetracked at the mention of Sandberg and my answer was related to them! The same things get said about the Glock with it being hifi. I really like that it is simple, quiet and not too overpowering.

[Ghosts Over Japan]

I used to run Delano J/MM on my sandberg and I had a Humanbase Roxy 5 with the Delano Oval Humbucker, I cant ever see me using a different brand of pickups! Cant remember what pre-amp was in the Roxy though!

[NickD]

It was a Glock in the Roxy I believe!

I love the range of tones from the Delano Xtender... my Elwood has Haussels, but I'd love an L5a with the Xtender.

[tom1946]

I have a Delano 'P' pickup in my Maruszczyk Jake bass, far better than the original.
I didn't think it would work but I'm happy with the sound, it's very potent.

[ead]

I have only had a Sandberg VS (passive P type bass) with Delanos and wasn't that keen tbh. Lacked a bit of grunt for a Precision.

Edited April 6, 2016 by ead

[EmmettC]

I have a Sandberg TM-5 and I'm not overly keen on the pickups (a jazz and a MM), they're ok, but I'm thinking about replacing them with Nordstrands if I can get a set that will fit.

[kevvo66]

My mayones jabba got them fitted , very clean sound I like them for most sounds , but when I need real punch I reach for trusted G&l workhorse never lets me down

[Roger2611]

I had one in my Sterling Ray 34, along with a John East pre-amp, it was a huge improvement over the standard electronics but wasn't enough to make the bass a keeper in the end

[AndyTravis]

Limited experience, like mine so far (Sandberg TM5)

[bubinga5]

I'm going to get told off for this but both the Delano sonar 2 and 5 string Delano pickups are for trade, or sale. i want some Bartlolini's. bollocking inbound.