We made this decision in an effort to help players and techs install harnesses without the need to solder.  Installation should go much quicker and smoother for anyone who is installing one of these units.   We use solderless connections in the harnesses of our basses used in our pickup demo videos to aid us in quick pickup changes.  

I recently gave my 5-string Deluxe Jazz Bass a major makeover. I swapped the original pickups for Nordstrand Big J Blades (warm & wooly wind), added an Aguilar OBP-3 preamp, replaced the old bridge with a Hipshot KickAss, and even threw on some cool black metal knobs.

The choice between active and passive bass pickups has sparked a perpetual debate among bass players. However, the decision between the two isn't...