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  1. Huw Phillips

    Curtis Novak DS BS wiring with coil tap

    i am interested to know how I would wire a Curtis Novak DS BS into a P bass with the coil tap, I am good with a soldering iron but not so great a design of wiring, here is the said pickup my preference is passive with a pull on the volume I think unless this is not logical thanks BS-DS
  2. Guild humbucking Pickups, reworked by C. Novak
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    For sale Guild humbucking Pickups, reworked by C. Novak

    Price drop 200 plus shipping. For sale this pair of original Guild humbucking pickups, taken from an mid 90s USA-made Guild Starfire II bass. The pickups were reworked by Mr Curtis Novak in 2014, to make them closer to his current Darkstars. Fantastic sounding and very rare pickups. 1 Novak...
    $260.00
  3. drums1977

    SOLD Guild humbucking Pickups, reworked by C. Novak

    Price drop 200 plus shipping. For sale this pair of original Guild humbucking pickups, taken from an mid 90s USA-made Guild Starfire II bass. The pickups were reworked by Mr Curtis Novak in 2014, to make them closer to his current Darkstars. Fantastic sounding and very rare pickups. 1 Novak...
  4. Fender Modern Player Starcaster with Bisonics and ACG preamp
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    For sale Fender Modern Player Starcaster with Bisonics and ACG preamp

    Hey folks! I’m going to offer this as a whole bass for a little while before I part it out, just in case someone is looking for this specific type of setup. I bought this Modern Player Starcaster new, and had some major modifications done: Installed Curtis Novak BS-DS Bisonic/Darkstar...
    $1,200.00
  5. jazzercountry

    No longer available Fender Modern Player Starcaster with Bisonics and ACG preamp

    Hey folks! I’m going to offer this as a whole bass for a little while before I part it out, just in case someone is looking for this specific type of setup. I bought this Modern Player Starcaster new, and had some major modifications done: Installed Curtis Novak BS-DS Bisonic/Darkstar...
  6. Curtis Novak Charlie Christian P-Bass Pickup - Perfect
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    For sale Curtis Novak Charlie Christian P-Bass Pickup - Perfect

    For sale, Curtis Novak Charlie Christian P-Bass Pickup, in perfect condition. Uncut wires, used very sparingly, in perfect condition. Amazing P-Bass pickup, best I have ever tried - and I have tried all of them :) $110 shipped CONUS
    $110.00
  7. G

    SOLD Curtis Novak Charlie Christian P-Bass Pickup - Perfect

    For sale, Curtis Novak Charlie Christian P-Bass Pickup, in perfect condition. Uncut wires, used very sparingly, in perfect condition. Amazing P-Bass pickup, best I have ever tried - and I have tried all of them :) $110 shipped CONUS
  8. bassistjoe93

    For sale Curtis Novak PB90

    Up for sale is a Curtis Novak PB90 p bass pickup. It’s a great sounding pickup, I’m only selling it because I want to drop a different Curtis Novak pickup in my bass. It’s got a lot of warmth and clarity to it. Strong mids and huge low end. Great pickup. Asking $70 shipped. I’ll post pictures...
    $70.00
  9. bassistjoe93

    For Sale Curtis Novak PB90

    Up for sale is a Curtis Novak PB90 p bass pickup. It’s a great sounding pickup, I’m only selling it because I want to drop a different Curtis Novak pickup in my bass. It’s got a lot of warmth and clarity to it. Strong mids and huge low end. Great pickup. Asking $70 shipped. I’ll post pictures...
  10. Curtis Novak Hum-Cancelling Precision Tele bass pickup
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    For sale Curtis Novak Hum-Cancelling Precision Tele bass pickup

    Curtis Novak calls this a, "Split coil humcanceled design in Tele Bass bobbin." I bought it for a project and no longer need it. $145 list. Yours for $70.
    $70.00
  11. daveman

    SOLD Curtis Novak Hum-Cancelling Precision Tele bass pickup

    Curtis Novak calls this a, "Split coil humcanceled design in Tele Bass bobbin." I bought it for a project and no longer need it. $145 list. Yours for $70.
  12. 2013 Gibson Midtown Pelham w/ Novaks, Hipshot
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    For sale 2013 Gibson Midtown Pelham w/ Novaks, Hipshot

    For sale, to pay for a recent GAS attack: Beautiful Pelham Blue Midtown bass in excellent condition. Stock pickups have been replaced with a Curtis Novak EB-BS neck pickup (essentially a Bisonic/Darkstar in a mudbucker form factor,) and Curtis Novak EB bridge replacement pickup. The sonic...
    $1,300.00
  13. daveman

    SOLD 2013 Gibson Midtown Pelham w/ Novaks, Hipshot

    For sale, to pay for a recent GAS attack: Beautiful Pelham Blue Midtown bass in excellent condition. Stock pickups have been replaced with a Curtis Novak EB-BS neck pickup (essentially a Bisonic/Darkstar in a mudbucker form factor,) and Curtis Novak EB bridge replacement pickup. The sonic...
  14. 311fan

    NBD: Warmoth/Curtis Novak Bs-Ds Tele Bass build

    This has been an idea of mine for about 10 years. I was lucky enough to finally make it a reality. It's a Warmoth wenge neck and pickguard, Curtis Novak bi-sonic, and a 51 tele ash body i found on eBay. I finished the body myself using ReRanch aerosol cans.
  15. Serek Midwestern - Rosewood/Novak BS-DS
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    For sale Serek Midwestern - Rosewood/Novak BS-DS

    Serek Midwestern - Custom ordered from Jake Serek in 2017. Incredible build quality and tone. Near mint condition. $1650 + shipping (save $500 and the wait time for a new build) Price is firm. No Trades. Specs: -30.5" scale -Mahogany body -Rosewood fretboard -Curtis Novak BS-DS pickup with...
    $1,650.00
  16. funk7856

    SOLD Serek Midwestern - Rosewood/Novak BS-DS

    Serek Midwestern - Custom ordered from Jake Serek in 2017. Incredible build quality and tone. Near mint condition. $1650 + shipping (save $500 and the wait time for a new build) Price is firm. No Trades. Specs: -30.5" scale -Mahogany body -Rosewood fretboard -Curtis Novak BS-DS pickup with...
  17. gotfunk21
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    For sale Curtis Novak PB-CC Charlie Christian Precision Pickup

    I asked Curtis for a Darkstar sound in a split coil package and he suggested this. It sounds absolutely massive and aggressive. I'm just doing more traditional/vintage stuff right now, so Asking $120 shipped CONUS. I'm also open to trades for something along the lines of traditional/vintage...
    $120.00
  18. gotfunk21

    SOLD Curtis Novak PB-CC Charlie Christian Precision Pickup

    I asked Curtis for a Darkstar sound in a split coil package and he suggested this. It sounds absolutely massive and aggressive. I'm just doing more traditional/vintage stuff right now, so Asking $120 shipped CONUS. I'm also open to trades for something along the lines of traditional/vintage...
  19. CURTIS NOVAK SCPB w/ jazz style double magnets

    For sale CURTIS NOVAK SCPB w/ jazz style double magnets

    Decided to rout my SCPB project body for a dif style p.u.Vintage style CURTIS NOVAK SCPB,Double magnets (2) per string,10.3 k,poles measure 2-18" between the E and G poles.11" 11" vintge cloth leads $80.00 shipped
    $80.00
  20. pudge

    For Sale CURTIS NOVAK SCPB w/ jazz style double magnets

    Decided to rout my SCPB project body for a dif style p.u.Vintage style CURTIS NOVAK SCPB,Double magnets (2) per string,10.3 k,poles measure 2-18" between the E and G poles.11" 11" vintge cloth leads $80.00 shipped
  21. Curtis Novak double magnet per string SCPB pickup
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    For sale Curtis Novak double magnet per string SCPB pickup

    This is a sweet double magnet per string SCPB pickup that I recently ordered for my since sold 68 Tele. I preferred this to the original. Pretty much similar to a Jazz pickup in a SCPB package. Gray flatwork to match the original 68 look. Measures 10.3 on my meter this morning. $90 shipped...
    $90.00
  22. denton57

    SOLD Curtis Novak double magnet per string SCPB pickup

    This is a sweet double magnet per string SCPB pickup that I recently ordered for my since sold 68 Tele. I preferred this to the original. Pretty much similar to a Jazz pickup in a SCPB package. Gray flatwork to match the original 68 look. Measures 10.3 on my meter this morning. $90 shipped...
  23. Curtis Novak custom 5 string P pickup
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    For sale Curtis Novak custom 5 string P pickup

    This is a custom Novak 5 string P pickup with split pole pieces for the A string. They are standard 4 string size covers (eg. same outer dimensions as an Aguilar 5 string CL size - not Fender sized. The leads are very long and uncut. Basically brand new, and includes plastic covers. $105...
    $105.00
  24. Noylin

    No longer available Curtis Novak custom 5 string P pickup

    This is a custom Novak 5 string P pickup with split pole pieces for the A string. They are standard 4 string size covers (eg. same outer dimensions as an Aguilar 5 string CL size - not Fender sized. The leads are very long and uncut. Basically brand new, and includes plastic covers. $105...
  25. 2009 Fender Roadworn 60's Jazz - Novak Darkstar
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    For sale 2009 Fender Roadworn 60's Jazz - Novak Darkstar

    Up for grabs - 2009 MIM Fender Roadworn 60's Jazz Bass in Fiesta Red. Neck pickup is replaced with a Novak Darkstar. I bought it secondhand this way, and the original neck pickup was not provided to me. I believe everything else is stock. For some reason, these 2009 Roadworn's seem to be a...
    $850.00
  26. klharper

    SOLD 2009 Fender Roadworn 60's Jazz - Novak Darkstar

    Up for grabs - 2009 MIM Fender Roadworn 60's Jazz Bass in Fiesta Red. Neck pickup is replaced with a Novak Darkstar. I bought it secondhand this way, and the original neck pickup was not provided to me. I believe everything else is stock. For some reason, these 2009 Roadworn's seem to be a...
  27. Novak PB-V precision pickup
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    For sale Novak PB-V precision pickup

    I've now tried all three of Curtis Novak's main P-bass offerings, and liked this one (PB-V) the best. It has a really nice, natural P tone that is very responsive to right hand dynamics/technique. Sounds great with a pick or finger style. Leads were always (de)soldered, never cut. Precision...
    $85.00
  28. NKBassman

    SOLD Novak PB-V precision pickup

    I've now tried all three of Curtis Novak's main P-bass offerings, and liked this one (PB-V) the best. It has a really nice, natural P tone that is very responsive to right hand dynamics/technique. Sounds great with a pick or finger style. Leads were always (de)soldered, never cut. Precision...
  29. Novak BS-DS (Darkstar) with Coil Tap and Custom Surround
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    For sale Novak BS-DS (Darkstar) with Coil Tap and Custom Surround

    Not even a month old (see the date on the pickups - 7-30-17) -- 19 mm spacing (Fender bridge position - but it will ABSOLUTELY work fine in the "P" position) -- Coil tap between Bi-sonic and Darkstar specs. NOTE: This is NOT a humbucker with a coil-SPLIT - that is entirely different. This is a...
    $275.00
  30. Metropolis_488

    SOLD Novak BS-DS (Darkstar) with Coil Tap and Custom Surround

    Not even a month old (see the date on the pickups - 7-30-17) -- 19 mm spacing (Fender bridge position - but it will ABSOLUTELY work fine in the "P" position) -- Coil tap between Bi-sonic and Darkstar specs. NOTE: This is NOT a humbucker with a coil-SPLIT - that is entirely different. This is a...
  31. Mike Lull 54P / Novak Darkstar
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    For trade Mike Lull 54P / Novak Darkstar

    Ok, I reserve the right to change my mind ... but up for sale is this Mike Lull 54P with Novak Darkstar. Also has a Quartersawn Maple neck with Birdseye maple fingerboard, vintage tint, logo'd protec contego gig bag and original certificate of authenticity. Ash body, birdseye maple neck, 2 tone...
  32. gotfunk21

    TRADED Mike Lull 54P / Novak Darkstar

    Ok, I reserve the right to change my mind ... but up for sale is this Mike Lull 54P with Novak Darkstar. Also has a Quartersawn Maple neck with Birdseye maple fingerboard, vintage tint, logo'd protec contego gig bag and original certificate of authenticity. Ash body, birdseye maple neck, 2 tone...
  33. Curtis Novak PB-CC P-Bass Charlie Christian
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    For sale Curtis Novak PB-CC P-Bass Charlie Christian

    Long leads, pole pieces are clean. This is a killer pickup, with a huge bottom end. There's no honk like other "hot" pickups. I'm just trying something different in this particular bass.
    $120.00
  34. jazzercountry

    SOLD Curtis Novak PB-CC P-Bass Charlie Christian

    Long leads, pole pieces are clean. This is a killer pickup, with a huge bottom end. There's no honk like other "hot" pickups. I'm just trying something different in this particular bass.
  35. [CRTL+ALT+DEL]

    Novak Mudbucker or Darkstar or Thunderbird

    so i have a sweet $150 epi goth thunderbird. i'm a bit of a noob when it comes to little details to do with vintage sounding bass. I'm looking to replace the stock pickups, like all my other "cheap" (expensive in the end) project guitars. and i'm more a guitar guy doing bass for my bedroom...
  36. Gibson Midtown w Curtis Novak pickups

    For sale Gibson Midtown w Curtis Novak pickups

    Mint, first year Gibson Midtown in cherry red. Pickups have been upgraded to a Curtis Novak EB-AA in the neck position and a Novak EB-Bridge in the bridge position. Has a full range of tones now and clarity at every tone position. Loud and punchy or deep and soulful, this is the way this bass...
    $1,600.00
  37. J

    For Sale Gibson Midtown w Curtis Novak pickups

    Mint, first year Gibson Midtown in cherry red. Pickups have been upgraded to a Curtis Novak EB-AA in the neck position and a Novak EB-Bridge in the bridge position. Has a full range of tones now and clarity at every tone position. Loud and punchy or deep and soulful, this is the way this bass...
  38. NKBassman

    Curtis Novak custom pickups for Oteil Burbridge

    Sounds like Curtis Novak has put together some custom 6-String pickups for Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers, Dead & Co). The way Oteil describes them on Instagram, they sound like reproduction Gibson EB-2 pickups, which I assume are overwound sidewinders, in an EMG 45 shell. Pretty cool idea...
  39. NKBassman

    Curtis Novak custom pickups for Oteil Burbridge

    Thought this was interesting. So sounds like Curtis Novak has put together some custom 6-String pickups for Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers, Dead & Co). The way Oteil describes them they sound like maybe overwound sidewinders in an EMG 45 shell. Pretty cool idea. If anyone can make them sound...
  40. G

    Novak question

    Hello, all! I've heard nothing but good things about Novak pickups. I'm torn between getting his PB-V and his Charlie Christian (PB-CC). Has anyone used or heard both and is willing to comment? Novak's YouTube links don't help that much. I find it hard to hear the bass in the band settings...