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Nordstrand

Nordstrand

Nordstrand pickups was founded by Carey Nordstrand with the goal to build pickups, and electronics for their own personal builds and to inspire others in their musical pursuits.

Carey's view on building, both electronics and guitars, is simple. It boils down to skill, experience, and ingeniuity and not some 'voodoo' or 'magic'. Many of the experienced building skills come from years in the music industry. Carey Nordstrand has worked in high profile shops including Azola Basses, and Suhr Guitars. The experienced gained at these locations is what laid the framework for the inqenuity that Nordstrand uses in their current lineup.

Offering both pickups and 2 or 3-band onboard preamps, Nordstrand grew from only a small group of individuals, to a full scale production company employing a tight knit group of skilled professionals.

Their pickups are built on a vintage paradigm. What this translates to is a pickup that will have a great deal of warmth in contrast to the modern-hi design. Their pickups utilize vintage spec'd components including Alnico V magnets that create a very open and responsive pickup to highlight the players the dynamics in the players attack.

Nordstrand produces a wide array of pickups in standard Jazz Bass, and P-Bass styles for 4 and 5-String as well as their unique signature designs including sizes for Bartolini BC, P2, P4, and EMG 35,40, and 45. They are also able to handle custom pickup orders. This is not a service you would commonly find in a pickup manufacturer. They can over, underwind, and even build neck and bridge sets that utlized custom spaced pole pieces for your personal build.

Their preamps are a unique solution to those in search of further tonal manipulation of their sound. Combined with Nordstrand pickups, the 2-band or 3-band preamp is their to assist in tone shaping and not injecting its own personality. Their design uses high quality Op-Amp's (IC's) to allow tone shaping without contouring the natural feel of your pickups. When the EQ is set flat and toggled between active and passive their is little to any noticeable changes in town albeit a small amount of gain increase.

Nordstrand pickups and preamps can be found on such high end boutique builders including Sadowsky, Valenti, Roscoe, Modulus, Brubaker, Clement, Mayones, Mike Lull, Jerome Little, Overwater, New York Bass Works, SEI, Stambaugh, Wilkins, and Tino Tedesco. You can also find Nordstrand electronics on O.E manufacturers models from Ibanez, and Warwick as well.

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Question: Where Can I Buy Nordstrand?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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  1. Nordstrand Big SplitMan

    $227.00 - $273.00
    Nordstrand Big SplitMan will not disappoint those who practice the art of manipulating large and unruly tone.
    Nordstrand Big SplitMan - 5 String In essence, this pickup is a quad-coil BigMan with a cutthroat vendetta against hum and a raw energy slightly superseding the BigMan's iconic aggression. Its composition is essentially two Big Splits under...
  2. Nordstrand 2B+ 2-Band Bass Preamp (with 2 EQ Pots)

    $100.00
    2B+ 2 band bass preamp with 2 eq pots
    2b+ 2-Band Preamp with 2 EQ PotsThe new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard 2 band preamp the 2B+ can really beef up your lows and...
  3. Nordstrand 2B+4b 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P - Bl - Treb - Bass

    $184.00
    PREWIRED 2B+4a: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, treble, and bass
    PREWIRED 2B+4b: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, treble, and bassThe new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard...
  4. Nordstrand 2B+4c 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P - Bl - Tone - Treb/Bass Stack

    $184.00
    PREWIRED 2B+4c: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, tone, and treble on bass (stack)
    PREWIRED 2B+4c: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, tone, and treble on bass (stack)The new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost...
  5. Nordstrand 2B+3a 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P - Treb - Bass

    $176.00
    PREWIRED 2B+3a: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), treble, and bass
    PREWIRED 2B+3a: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), treble, and bassThe new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard 2 band...
  6. Nordstrand 2B+3b 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack

    $184.00
    PREWIRED 2B+3b: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, and treble/bass stack
    PREWIRED 2B+3b: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, and treble/bass stack The new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard...
  7. Nordstrand Big BladeMan 4 String Dual Coil Pickup
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand Big BladeMan 4 String Dual Coil Pickup

    Out of stock

    Regular Price: $177.00

    Special Price $124.03

    Nordstrand Big BladeMan 4 String Dual Coil Pickup
    Nordstrand Big BladeMan 4 String Dual Coil Pickup Beware - this pickup emits an unsettling amount of raw power, creating the possibility that those who wield the Big BladeMan may engage in band practices and performances that may singe the...
  8. Nordstrand JC-3b PREWIRED 3-band Vol P/P - Bl - Treb P/P - Mid - Bass P/P

    $299.00
    JC-3b Preamp JC-3b - PREWIRED - 3 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, treble (push/pull neck pickup - series down, parallel up), mids (1kHz down, pull up for 400Hz), bass (push/pull bridge pickup - series down, parallel up)The...
  9. Nordstrand Nordenbocker Pickup

    $119.00
    Nordbacker - Rickenbacker Replacement The classic Nordstrand Big Single is now available in Rickenbacker size, a drop-in replacement that fits without marring your bass. It even uses your stock pickup screws. Louder and more aggressive tones...
  10. Nordstrand StarLifter Bass Preamp/DI

    $366.00
    Explore galaxies of tone with the new StarLifter bass preamp/DI pedal, offering top notch sound quality with a simple accessible feature set with clear and easy to use controls.
    StarLifter Bass Preamp/DI Explore galaxies of tone with the new StarLifter bass preamp/DI pedal, offering top notch sound quality with a simple accessible feature set with clear and easy to use controls. It provides a killer clean DI signal...
  11. Nordstrand 2B-3a 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb - Bass
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 2B-3a 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb - Bass

    Out of stock

    $176.00
    2-band, 1-pickup, 3-knob Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) - Treble - Bass
    Nordstrand 2B-3a Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) Treble Bass Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  12. Nordstrand 2B-4a 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Vol - Treb - Bass

    $184.00
    2-pickup, 2-band, 4-knob Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) - Volume - Treble - Bass
    Nordstrand 2B-4a Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) Volume Treble Bass Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  13. Nordstrand NP5F 5 String Fender Precision 5 Size Alnico III Split Coil Pickup
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand NP5F 5 String Fender Precision 5 Size Alnico III Split Coil Pickup

    Out of stock

    $138.00
    NP5F 5 String P Style Bass Pickup This is a faithful reproduction of one of the most famous pickups in the world. It will give a very big and full tone with the slightly hollow grind that the originals are known for. These...
  14. Nordstrand NJ4 4 String Jazz Bass Single Coil

    $88.00 - $223.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    NJ4 Single Coil Jazz Bass Pickups for 4 String Basses Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly.NJ4 60's Wind This is a vintage single...
  15. Nordstrand Big J-Blade Series

    $215.00
    Nordstrand Big J-Blade Series Pickups
    Big J-Blades The newest addition to our line of original Signature pickups, the Big J-Blade is Jazz-style single coil pickup, with a continuous sensing blade offered in two different winds to provide the style of tone specific to the individual...
  16. Nordstrand 4-String Fat Stack Pickups

    $115.00 - $277.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Fat Stacks Stacked Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 4 String sizes These are a proprietary Nordstrand design. The traditional bi-pole magnet layout was, literally, twisted in a new direction. By rotating the pole 45 degrees...
  17. Nordstrand 5-String Big Single Pickups

    $115.00 - $149.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Nordstrand Big Singles Single Coil Soapbar pickups for 5 String sizes These pickups are all about huge, full, loud, aggressive single coil tone. They use the same magnet layout as the Fat Stack, and the resultantly big coil is...
  18. Nordstrand 6-String Big Split Pickups

    $164.00 - $378.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Big Splits Split Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 4, 5, & 6 String sizes These are a split coil version of the Big Single. They are very close to the Big Single tonally with a full rich pallette. They use the same magnet...
  19. Nordstrand 6-String Fat Stack Pickups

    $164.00 - $378.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Fat Stacks Stacked Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 4, 5, & 6 String sizes These are a proprietary Nordstrand design. The traditional bi-pole magnet layout was, literally, twisted in a new direction. By rotating the pole...
  20. Nordstrand 5-String Big Split Pickups

    $138.00 - $324.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Big Splits Split Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 5 String sizes These are a split coil version of the Big Single. They are very close to the Big Single tonally with a full rich pallette. They use the same magnet layout as...
  21. Nordstrand 3B Module
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 3B Module

    Out of stock

    $168.00
    Nordstrand 3 Band Module
    Description Nordstrand preamps are a clear, transparent, and sonically aggressive preamp capable of allowing you to dial your ideal tone in from the onboard active EQ. The Nordstrand preamp has gain control onboard to allow precise control...
  22. Nordstrand Zen Blades

    $115.00 - $328.00
    Nordstrand Zen Blade
    Nordstrand Zen Blade The Spectral Center : a pickup that exists in the Tao of tone. The sidewinding Zen Blade mimics the voice of a sonic Buddha, centering the player on a plane of echoed clarity, while delegating a fluid rip, pop,...
  23. Nordstrand 2B+4a 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P P/P - Vol - Bass - Treb
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 2B+4a 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P P/P - Vol - Bass - Treb

    Out of stock

    $184.00
    PREWIRED 2B+4a – 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), volume, bass and treble
    PREWIRED 2B+4a: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), volume, bass and trebleThe new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard...
  24. Nordstrand 4 String SE and SV Jazz Bass Humbucking

    $128.00 - $302.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    NJ4 Split Coil Split Coil Humcancelling Jazz Bass Pickups for 4 String Basses Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly.NJ4SE These are...
  25. Nordstrand 4 String P Bass Pickups (Humbucking)

    $129.00
    NP4 Split Coil Split Coil Humcancelling Precision Bass Pickups for 4 String Basses Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NP4 This is a faithful...
  26. Nordstrand 4 String P/J Sets

    $183.50 - $256.00
    *P/J Sets for your 4 String P Bass*
    P/J Sets Split Coil Humcancelling Precision Bass Pickup for the Neck Position and Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup for 4 String Basses Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NPJ4 NP4...
  27. Nordstrand 5 String Jazz Bass Single Coil

    $100.00 - $208.00
    *Sets and Singles for your 5 String Basses*
    NJ5 Single Coil 5 String Jazz Bass Pickups Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NJ5 Single coil 5 String jazz bass pickups Five string...
  28. Nordstrand 5 String Jazz Bass Humbucking

    $133.00 - $264.00
    NJ5S Split Coil Humcancelling 5 String Jazz Bass Pickups Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NJ5S Split coil 5 String jazz bass pickup These...
  29. OPEN BOX Nordstrand Big Single 5 String Single Coil Pickup Set - Bartolini P2
    Out of stock

    OPEN BOX Nordstrand Big Single 5 String Single Coil Pickup Set - Bartolini P2

    Out of stock

    $149.00
    OPEN BOX Nordstrand Big SIngle 5 str set P2 19mm
    OPEN BOX Big Single 5 Set - Bartolini BC These pickups are all about huge, full, loud, aggressive single coil tone. They use the same magnet layout as the Fat Stack, and the resultantly big coil is about as much single coil pickup that...
  30. Nordstrand Big Blade 5 String (Bartolini P2) Single Coil Set - Clean and Clear
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    Nordstrand Big Blade 5 String (Bartolini P2) Single Coil Set - Clean and Clear

    Out of stock

    Regular Price: $238.00

    Special Price $156.23

    5 String (Bartolini P2) Single Coil Set - Clean and Clear Tone
    Big Blade 5-String P2 Size Set - Clean & Clear Tone Big Blade is a result of the pursuit of a continuous sensing blade style pickup whose tone brings with it the huge, rich, and powerful characteristics so well established by our famous...

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy Nordstrand?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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