Pedals And Effects: Curtis Novak Bi-Sonic Pickups (Part 1)

Joined by Jonathan Hischke, Juan Alderete's Pedals And Effects walk through the incredibly unique Curtis Novak Bi-Sonic pickups.
The bass duo give a brief history of the pickups and show what type of sounds the pickups are capable of.
Jonathan and Juan have both been obsessed with the mysteries of the original Bi-Sonic design for years, which doesn't really make us too unusual within the bass community; these pickups have had a cult following since their introduction back in the 60's...and with good reason, as they certainly impart their uniqueness in tone, aesthetics and mojo alike.
This video was shot by Juan Alderete and Nick Reinhart, and edited by Scott Ward for Vato Negro Productions.
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[@kazumaslave]

Loving the variety on the channel at the minute. Keep at it with the interviews and stuff like this, as well as the great pedals you show.

[@Leiria65]

FLIPPER! Wasnt expecting to hear about them here

[@alanshewitt]

The new Guild Newark St. collection Starfire II with “Darkstar” Bisonics is a bonafide sleeper. It’s insane how great they sound.

[@thumperhunts6250]

juan has to start recording these line in signals with more headroom

[@hurricanebillbass1]

You could flip the pickups 180:degrees if you want to try and alter the tone. It does make a slight difference and easy to do.

[@warcraftiireplays7426]

i heard you mention you wish you had the pickup in the neck position. why not flip your sweet spot pickup? it won't be the same but your poles will be considerably closer

[@physiciansassist1]

Whish Fred was still making his. He is such a great pickup builder

[@locomonk]

YES

[@cyoa4u]

anybody else have the same headstock configuration? does that make the e string more "slinky"? more "tight"? i'm a beginner builder and would love any info

[@jackbaradog]

that is one sexy bass

[@jeremiahmountain2460]

Play some EV Kain!