post-92 Stingray 5 string pickup question

[velvetphil]

Hey guys,

So I have a Stingray 5-string from around 95 or 96. When I bought it used, it had (and still has) a Bartolini pickup (the 5-string type, without tabs) and a Bartolini preamp (the NTMB 918F I think). I really cannot get a sound to my liking out of this pickup, and I want to switch to a SD pickup. I THINK I want the alnico SMB-4a, but looking at the specs, it seems I have to get the three-coil version (since my bass is post-92), and that doesn't work with the STC preamp, which I also want to get. Is this right? Or can I use the two-coil version with my bass? I have the three position blade switch, if that helps.

So basically I am confused. Two-coil or three-coil? Or just screw it and get the 4d ceramic? Help, anyone?

Thanks,

Phil

 

[velvetphil]

Re: post-92 Stingray 5 string pickup question

I think I'm starting to get it, actually. The three coil is a direct replacement for the stock MM pickup, but the other two work if you're switching out all the electronics, which is what I'm looking to do. Right then!

Phil

 

[jeremy]

Re: post-92 Stingray 5 string pickup question

welcome to the forum!!


does your bass have a three coil pup? if you are swapping out the etronics as well you can pretty much do as you please.
ive built a few basses with the alnico duncan mm pup and etroncs and its a great setup.