Pick up needed for Musicman 4 string copy

[lukertweek]

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

[Ou7shined]

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.

[budget bassist]

i have an olp pickup if you want it?

[Ou7shined]

[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?

[MB1]

[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????

[budget bassist]

[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.

[Ou7shined]

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.

[stevie]

[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.

[lukertweek]

[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

[lukertweek]

[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

[MB1]

MB1.
Somebodys selling one (used) on ebay at the moment! ........in bass guitars/newly listed!