NP4A

Description Tone Magnet Types Dimensions Artists Media The NP4A is the product of Nordstrand’s original angled pole piece design fused with the simplistic yet throaty and aggressive tone inherent to the P-bass style. The result of this combination produces a vibrational luster that is resonant of all the best aspects of precision-style playing; but is then able to go above and beyond the traditional P pickup with its hard hitting, note sustaining integrity that administers a voice that will carry your sound farther than any standard P could ever dream. A passive tone knob thrown in conjunction with this pickup will reveal an unrelenting and dynamic spectrum of midrange versatility, divinely blending the pickup’s full-bodied bottom-end with its rippling, staccato highs. The NP4A is a truly inspiring amalgam of sonic succulence that retains classic P-style while supporting its bombastic extra-dimensional edge. This pickup will leave any P-player with a tonal fabric that is worthy of their slap-callouss fury. Technical Details Hum-canceling split coil 4 string precision-type bass pickup. Drop-in replacement P-bass pickup. Furbished with Nordstrand’s famous angled pole pieces. Available in black plastic covers. Available in Alnico III or V magnets: Alnico III: will provide a blanket of warmth for your pickup, giving it a slightly softer character. Click here to add Alnico III option. Alnico V: all around brighter, punchier, and meaner (Standard). 19mm string spacing standard. Laser cut bobbins. Wax-potted to contain any unruly frequency that may attempt to desecrate your desired tone. History: The NP4A was forged in the funktifying crucible of Nordstrand’s tone chasing obsession. It was created in hope of providing P-bass players with a pickup that offers an array of bass-tastic tonality and technicality. Using the angled pole piece technique that Nordstrand has come to be known for, we feel confidant in stating that the NP4A delivers a tone that the player can only hope to domesticate as the shepherd of this hard hitting P-bass power. *Not exactly what you are looking for?  Email the shop directly or call the shop at: 909-790-2548 to find out about our many custom pickup options. Tonal Balance = 7 1=Dark/Bass-Heavy, 10=Bright/Less Bass   Mids = 5 1=Less Mids, 10=More Mids   Dynamics = 7 1=Slow, Loose, Blurry, 10=Quick, Tight, Controlled   Character/Color = 7 1=Flat, Plain, 10=Colorful   Alnico III magnets differ from Alnico V in that they are warmer with a softer character. Think of them like a 60’s J style sound taken even further down the warm and fat path. Alnico V by contrast is brighter, cleaner and punchier, and will have a more wiry, stringy character. As another example, we’d recommend A3 for fretless or a fat 60’s Jaco type thing and A5 is great for a modern slap type thing or an R and B sound. Alnico V comes standard. To order the AlNiCo III version, add the pickup(s) to cart above and then click here to add the custom magnet type. Length: 2.26” (57.40 mm) Width: 1.10” (27.94 mm) Roland Guerin, Mike Menell, Greg Rzab “I have a wonderful relationship with [Carey Nordstrand] and his staff, and feel fortunate to have him to go to for all of my pickup and preamp needs. The best there is.” - Mike Mennell REVIEWSHERE