{"product_id":"nordstrand-big-j-blade-6-string-single-coil-jazz-bass®-pickups-w-w-c-c","title":"Nordstrand Big J Blade 6 String Single Coil Jazz Bass® Pickups – W\u0026W \/ C\u0026C","description":"\u003c!-- BEGIN BULLETED FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-bullet-points\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/puzzle2.png?v=1610133311\" width=\"22\" height=\"20\" alt=\"puzzle bullet icon\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e6-STRING JAZZ-STYLE BLADE PICKUP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/check-list2.png?v=1610133150\" width=\"22\" height=\"20\" alt=\"checklist bullet icon\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003eCONTINUOUS SENSING SINGLE COIL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/good.png?v=1612885035\" width=\"22\" height=\"20\" alt=\"thumbs up bullet icon\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003eWARM \u0026amp; WOOLY OR CLEAN \u0026amp; CLEAR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/datascience.png?v=1612480490\" width=\"22\" height=\"20\" alt=\"data science bullet icon\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003eNECK \u0026amp; BRIDGE SOLD INDIVIDUALLY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BEGIN OBJECTION BUSTERS --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"producttrust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/empty-box-50x48.png?v=1609811646\" alt=\"empty box icon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING IN THE USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/configuration2.png?v=1610131891\" alt=\"configuration icon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXPERT TECHNICAL SUPPORT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/check-list2.png?v=1610133150\" alt=\"checklist icon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIN STOCK MEANS IN STOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- BEGIN DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-area-white\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nordstrand Big J-Blade 6 brings the powerful, distinctive character of Nordstrand's continuous blade pickup design to a 6-string Jazz-style housing. Instead of individual magnetic pole pieces, a continuous sensing blade provides a uniform magnetic field across the strings. The result is a responsive single-coil pickup with the aggressive personality and articulation that have made the Big J-Blade family popular among bass players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose between two distinctly different windings. Warm \u0026amp; Wooly (W\u0026amp;W) emphasizes warmth, low-end weight and a pronounced midrange, while Clean \u0026amp; Clear (C\u0026amp;C) offers a brighter, more open response with less midrange emphasis. Both are available separately in neck and bridge positions, so you can replace a single pickup or build your own matched-voicing pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each variant includes ONE individual pickup. For a complete two-pickup setup, order one neck pickup and one bridge pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- BEGIN TECH \u0026 SPECS - GREY TWO COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-area-grey-grey-border-single-column\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECH \u0026amp; SPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns medium-down--one-whole product-description-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nordstrand Audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big J-Blade 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-string bass guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz-style blade pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two ceramic bar magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic sensing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns medium-down--one-whole product-description-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinding options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm \u0026amp; Wooly (W\u0026amp;W) or Clean \u0026amp; Clear (C\u0026amp;C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck or bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-string long Jazz-style cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum string spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard blade radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBobbin construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laser-cut fiber bobbins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wax-potted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One individual pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- BEGIN DIMENSIONS - WHITE TWO COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-area-white\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIMENSIONS \u0026amp; FIT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: NECK AND BRIDGE PICKUPS HAVE IDENTICAL EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e The measurements below apply to both pickup positions and both winding options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns medium-down--one-whole product-description-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.500\" (114.3mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.720\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall width across mounting ears:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.120\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting-hole center spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.565\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum string spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 6-string long Jazz-style pickup. Measure your existing pickups and cavities before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns medium-down--one-whole product-description-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/Dimensions.png?v=1793163137\" alt=\"Nordstrand Big J-Blade 6 pickup dimensions diagram for both neck and bridge positions\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSame dimensions for neck and bridge pickups. Measurements shown in inches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- BEGIN TONE SECTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-area-grey-grey-border-single-column\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWARM \u0026amp; WOOLY VS. CLEAN \u0026amp; CLEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm \u0026amp; Wooly (W\u0026amp;W):\u003c\/strong\u003e The fuller, darker voice of the two. Nordstrand rates this winding at 4\/10 for tonal brightness and 7\/10 for midrange emphasis. Expect a weightier low end, strong mids and a more colored overall character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean \u0026amp; Clear (C\u0026amp;C):\u003c\/strong\u003e A brighter, more balanced alternative. Nordstrand rates this winding at 6\/10 for tonal brightness and 5\/10 for midrange emphasis. It retains the Big J-Blade's distinctive attack while offering a more open and articulate tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth windings receive an 8\/10 dynamics rating from Nordstrand. These ratings are relative descriptions of the pickup voicings, not electrical output measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, your results will vary with your bass, strings, pickup height, electronics, amplification and playing technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- BEGIN VARIANT SELECTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-area-white\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHICH BIG J-BLADE 6 SHOULD I CHOOSE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four individual pickup options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW\u0026amp;W – Neck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm \u0026amp; Wooly winding for the neck position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW\u0026amp;W – Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm \u0026amp; Wooly winding for the bridge position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC\u0026amp;C – Neck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean \u0026amp; Clear winding for the neck position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC\u0026amp;C – Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean \u0026amp; Clear winding for the bridge position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a traditional two-pickup arrangement, choose one neck and one bridge pickup. Selecting the same winding for both positions gives you a consistent voicing across the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck and bridge fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both positions have exactly the same external dimensions and mounting-hole spacing. The single dimension diagram above applies to all four variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- BEGIN FAQS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-question\"\u003eIs the Nordstrand Big J-Blade 6 a single-coil or humbucking pickup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a single-coil pickup. The continuous blade provides uniform magnetic sensing, but it does not make the pickup a humbucker. Single-coil noise may still be present depending on the installation and operating environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWhat's the difference between Warm \u0026amp; Wooly and Clean \u0026amp; Clear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm \u0026amp; Wooly emphasizes warmth, low-end weight and midrange character. Clean \u0026amp; Clear is brighter and more open, with less midrange emphasis. Both use the same basic Big J-Blade single-coil design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-question\"\u003eAre the neck and bridge pickups the same size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Nordstrand specifies identical external dimensions for both the neck and bridge versions of the Big J-Blade 6. Both measure 4.500\" long with a 0.720\" body width. The dimension diagram above applies to both positions and both winding options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWill these fit my 6-string Jazz Bass?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit depends on your instrument's pickup cavities and mounting arrangement. Both neck and bridge housings are listed at 4.500\" long and 0.720\" wide, with a 1.120\" overall width across the mounting ears. Measure your existing pickups and cavities before ordering, as 6-string Jazz-style pickups are not universally interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-question\"\u003eDoes the continuous blade accommodate different string spacings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe continuous blade avoids the need to align each string directly over an individual pole piece. However, Nordstrand specifies a maximum string spacing of 18mm for the Big J-Blade 6, so we still recommend recommend checking your spacing before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Need the above line breaks to give space before next items --\u003e","brand":"Nordstrand Audio","offers":[{"title":"Bridge \/ Clean \u0026 Clear","offer_id":51309953908975,"sku":"BJB6-CC-Bridge","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bridge \/ Warm \u0026 Wooly","offer_id":51309953941743,"sku":"BJB6-WW-Bridge","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neck \/ Clean \u0026 Clear","offer_id":51309953974511,"sku":"BJB6-CC-Neck","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neck \/ Warm \u0026 Wooly","offer_id":51309954007279,"sku":"BJB6-WW-Neck","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/Black_Soapbar_Bass_Pickup_with_Chrome_Blades.png?v=1793158370","url":"https:\/\/fatbasstone.com\/products\/nordstrand-big-j-blade-6-string-single-coil-jazz-bass%c2%ae-pickups-w-w-c-c","provider":"Fat Bass Tone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}