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PowerBlade4

Nordstrand The Power Blade 4 String Precision Bass® Pickup

puzzle bullet iconDIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR PRECISION BASS®

data science bullet iconCERAMIC BAR MAGNETS

hand protest bullet iconSTRONG BUT CLASSIC P BASS® TONE

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Jeff
Nordstrand pickups!

Gentlemen,

First off these pickups are freaking amazing!! The bottom end is thumping and the mids and highs are all significantly improved! As you can see I play a Yamaha BB300. I’ve had it for over 30 years and she’s a beast and now with the Nordstrand power blades, get the f!*k outta here. I only use one pedal and that’s the MXR bass preamp and I’m running it through a Fender rumble.
Our band has been together less than a year and all of them love the tone I’m getting.
Anyhoo, I appreciated y’all reaching out and thank you for the quick shipping! I got em installed right before our first gig.

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James S
Already my favorites

I was surprised by the clarity and balance of these pick-ups. Fairly powerful and Sound great. Very crisp highs when you dial in the treble and get a really nice bass as you lower the treble control. The blades give such an even volume from each string. These quickly became my favorites over a set of Bartolini 8S and Fender V-Mods. That's saying a lot. Very impressed with these Nordstrand Power Blades.

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DESCRIPTION

This pickup is the latest addition to Nordstrand's blade arsenal. With its thick steel blade, optimized wind, and ceramic magnets providing an authoritative low-end punch, the Power Blade will distribute a forcefield of fat slap fury that is tamed and guided by a super smooth top end. With half of its tonal DNA being derived from the classic P design, its character is inherently reminiscent of that hard-hitting P bass vigor we all love, only with a bit more girth in its low-end and translucent flow in its highs which works to facilitate the impressive character that is all its own. This P-style Big Blade split in half will satisfy any player looking for the power of a Big Blade without compromising the throaty fury of classic P tone.

TECHNICAL

  • Hum canceling split coil 4 string precision-type bass pickup.
  • Thick steel blade
  • No worries about string spacing!
  • Drop-in replacement P-bass pickup.
  • Ceramic magnets.
  • Available in black plastic covers
  • Laser cut bobbins.
  • Wax-potted to contain any unruly frequency that may attempt to desecrate your desired tone.


DIMENSIONS

Size:
2.26” [57.40 mm] Long
1.10” [27.94 mm] Wide

Nordstrand Power Blade 4 Dimension


WHAT IS THE TONE OF THE NORDSTRAND POWER BLADE BASS PICKUP?

Compared with vintage pickups, the Power Blade is more aggressive, especially in the lows and low mid range. No honky mid range in sight though, as the upper mid range is controlled. The low end is direct and punchy while still being warm, and has a slight bit of nice bloom. Darker low end than Nordstrand’s NP4, with a smooth or slightly rolled off top end that translates to warmth. Comparing to Duncan’s SPB-3 (also having the aim to be a more aggressive pickup), the ‘push’ is in the low mids compared to the SPB-3, where we hear it more in the upper mids.

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

Based on 2 reviews
100%
(2)
0%
(0)
0%
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J
Jeff
Nordstrand pickups!

Gentlemen,

First off these pickups are freaking amazing!! The bottom end is thumping and the mids and highs are all significantly improved! As you can see I play a Yamaha BB300. I’ve had it for over 30 years and she’s a beast and now with the Nordstrand power blades, get the f!*k outta here. I only use one pedal and that’s the MXR bass preamp and I’m running it through a Fender rumble.
Our band has been together less than a year and all of them love the tone I’m getting.
Anyhoo, I appreciated y’all reaching out and thank you for the quick shipping! I got em installed right before our first gig.

J
James S
Already my favorites

I was surprised by the clarity and balance of these pick-ups. Fairly powerful and Sound great. Very crisp highs when you dial in the treble and get a really nice bass as you lower the treble control. The blades give such an even volume from each string. These quickly became my favorites over a set of Bartolini 8S and Fender V-Mods. That's saying a lot. Very impressed with these Nordstrand Power Blades.

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