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MM5.4-Lakland

Nordstrand MM5.4 5 String Quad-Coil Music Man® Pickup

puzzle bullet iconAVAILABLE IN LAKLAND® AND OLP SHAPES *SEE DIAGRAMS BELOW

original bullet iconMADE IN CALIFORNIA, USA

configuration bullet iconQUAD COIL

split bullet iconHUM-CANCELLING IN ALL STATES: SERIES, 'SINGLE', PARALLEL OPERATION

empty box iconFREE SHIPPING IN THE USA
configuration iconEXPERT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
checklist iconIN STOCK MEANS IN STOCK

DESCRIPTION

The MM5.4 is the 5 string version of the MM4.4. Its coils are split in basically the same fashion, only each row of magnets has a 2 string coil (B and E) and a 3 string coil (A, D, and G). Just as the MM4.4, this pickup can be split and remain hum-canceling in any configuration: front coil, rear coil, series, and parallel.

Wired in parallel, you can expect classic Music man tone—scoop, power, and zing! While in series the midrange is given an extra hand in facilitating scoopy scandalousness. This pickup's powerful tone can be most accurately facilitated through choosing a Lakland installation, where the three way switch selects front, rear, or parallel coils. With this MusicMan style pickup handling that extra fifth string, the tonal possibilities that may arise from coil switching through the 5.4's perplexing vibrations will surely leave you satisfied.


TECHNICAL

  • Hum-canceling (quad coil) 5 string Music Man-type bass pickup.
  • Drop-in replacement MM bass pickup.
  • Alnico V magnets.
  • 19mm string spacing standard.
  • Available in black plastic covers.
  • Laser cut bobbins.
  • Wax-potted to contain any unruly frequency that may attempt to desecrate your desired tone.
  • Given that the industry does not have a standard spacing for this style of pickup, Nordstrand offers several different string spacings.


DIMENSIONS

Size:
4.60” [116.84 mm] Long
1.90” [48.26 mm] Wide


WHAT IS THE TONE OF THE NORDSTRAND AUDIO MM4.4 MUSICMAN® BASS PICKUP?

We hear a traditional tone but with a bit more mids and body. Top end is extended, nice and crisp, and a sweet fullness in the lows. Series and parallel are fairly similar with a bit more mids in the series winding.
Note #1: The pickup used for this video is the MM4.2, a 4 string pickup. The 5 string size/shape will sound similar, but not exact as they will use a longer magnet. Nordstrand is engineering them to sound as close to each other as possible.
Note #2: This pickup was recorded in both parallel and series wirings. This is something that be done with majority of Music Man style bass pickups. A player can choose to hardwire the pickup in parallel or series, or can have a switch to access both. Most commonly, the MM style of pickup is wired in parallel.

Put on a good set of headphones and check out the audio demo below to hear it for yourself.

As always, keep in mind that these are generalizations. Your experience could be different depending on many factors.

Customer Reviews

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Rob K
Got the OLP spacing

Wasn’t a good fit in my Sterling Classic Ray 5. The poles weren’t spaced the same as the stock one, and the height of the ears in relation to the top of the PU wouldn’t let me get the PU close enough to the strings resulting in low output. I put the stock pickup back in. Great shipping and service however. I knew it was a gamble hoping OLP spec would close to my Sterling. Oh well.

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Clay M.
Awesome replacement for Sterling by Musicman

This is a great option for upgrade on Sterling by Musicman Ray5. It's a little unconventional as far as Musicman tone in that it's not as harsh. Also being able to coil split without hum was very important for me.

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