Nordstrand Pickups

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Nordstrand Pickups

Nordstrand

Nordstrand pickups have become one of the most well respected manufacturers of pickups for bass in the world. Their forward thinking approach and unique signature designs allow you the player to have a wide variety of options to create your own unique and satisfying tone.

Their pickups are built on a vintage paradigm. They are not what one would consider a modern hi-fi approach that commonly utilize closed cover, or strictly rail/blade build approach. Each pickup is handwand on their machines, built with a removable cover with most models utilizing Alnico V magnets, and most are built with exposed pole piece construction and built with spacing to satisfy most instruments. They are also able to custom manufacture pickups in spacing to suit your desires on your own custom build.

They offer the basic 3 commonly known styles of pickups for Jazz Bass, P-bass and MusicMan basses, but also have sizes in Bartolini BC, P2, P4, and EMG sizes in EMG 35, 40, and 45.

The standard offerings of the common pickups include those for 4 and 5-Strings in Single Coil and Split-Coils for Jazz Bass and P-bass and Dual, Quad-Coil, and even the O.E Tri-Coil for MusicMan basses.

They also have their own signature line that utilize the Bartolini and EMG shapes and include the massive Big Single, muscular Big Split, complex Dual Coil, unique Fat Stack, and even a new design for those that prefer a rail/blade approach with the Dual Blade Neo models. These pickups are built in 4, 5, and 6-String configurations and can be custom spaced depending on the model for your build.

Nordstrand pickups 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy Nordstrand Pickups?

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 Nordymute

    $40.00
    A combination of a sponge mute with a wood covering, which work to provide the player with dark, staccato articulation, forwarded by the vehicle of a nostalgic vintage subtlety.
    These versatile gadgets are a simple combination of a sponge mute with a wood covering, which work to provide the player with dark, staccato articulation, forwarded by the vehicle of a nostalgic vintage subtlety. The essence of the NordyMute's effect...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Nordstrand NP5F 5 String Fender Precision 5 Size Alnico III Split Coil Pickup
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    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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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,...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. OPEN BOX Nordstrand Big Single 5 String Single Coil Pickup Set - Bartolini P2
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    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...
  12. Nordstrand 5 String P Bass Pickups (Humbucking)

    $138.00
    NP5 Split Coil Split Coil Humcancelling 5 String Precision Bass Pickups Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NP5F 5 String Fender® Precision Pickup This...
  13. Nordstrand 5 String P/J Sets

    $271.00
    *P/J Sets for your 5 String P Bass*
    P/J Split Coil Humcancelling Precision Bass Pickup for the Neck Position and Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup for 5 String Basses Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NPJ5 NP5...
  14. Nordstrand 5 String Musicman

    $128.00 - $156.00
    MusicMan 5 String Humbucking 5 string Music Man®-type bass pickups MM 5.2 Humbucking (dual coil) 5 string Music Man® bass pickups A 5 string version of the otherwise identical MM4.2, itself an accurate reproduction...
  15. Nordstrand 5-String Fat Stack 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.
    Fat Stacks Stacked Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 5 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...
  16. Nordstrand Bigman

    $227.00
    BigMan 2 Big Singles in a MM Cover This BigMan pickup is the result of a questionable hair brained idea. Named after the fellow that had said hair brained idea (and the very imposing nature it possesses) the BigMan pickup is not...
  17. Nordstrand CND for Ibanez Replacements

    $199.00 - $208.20
    *Replacement Pickups for Ibanez Basses*
    This pickup is sized perfectly for replacement of "Carey Nordstrand Designed" pickups that are found on some Ibanez basses. These pickups do not include a plastic cover. You will need to use the original pickup cover that is found on the bass. Some...
  18. Nordstrand NJ5 Jazz L/L Size Single Coil Set 70's Wind
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand NJ5 Jazz L/L Size Single Coil Set 70's Wind

    Out of stock

    $208.00
    5 String Single Coil Pickup Set
    Also available in a 60's Standard wind - Click Here Five string single coil pickups in the same style as the NJ4. Featuring Alnico V magnets and the same winding pattern as the four....
  19. Nordstrand Power Blade Pickups

    $134.00 - $145.00
    The Power Blade This pickup is the latest addition to our blade arsenal. With its thick steel blade, optimized wind, and ceramic magnets providing an authoritative low-end punch, the Power Blade will distribute a forcefield of fat slap fury...
  20. Nordstrand 5-String Parallel Wind Dual Coil 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.
    Parallel Dual Coils Dual Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 4, 5, & 6 String sizes This is a modern design dual coil humbucking pickup. Pickups like these are usually found on very high end basses. They use Alnico V magnets...

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy Nordstrand Pickups?

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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