Selling a Nordstrand DC5 that’s suitable for parts or a project build.
Important Condition Notes:
• One coil was damaged and there was damage to the shell where there was a botched attempt to remove a stripped pickup screw
• The bridge-side coil is fully functional and reads properly.
• You can use the working coil as a standalone single-coil (it has pole pieces, not a blade) As is.
• Alternatively, you can transplant the working coil into a new single-coil shell—several custom winder shops offer shells and epoxy potting if you want a cleaner look.
• Wiring leads are intact and long enough for reuse.
What this is good for:
• A budget-friendly way to get a 5-string, 19mm-spacing Nordstrand-voiced single coil.
• Drop-in for experimental builds, hybrid setups, or testing pickup positions.
• Repair donors for builders who need genuine Nordstrand bobbin/pole materials.
• Luthiers wanting to build their own custom single-coil with a high-quality starting point.
What this is NOT:
• This is not a complete, factory-functional DC5 dual-coil.
• One coil is non-repairable as-is — selling for the working half only.
Specs (for search):
• 5-string Emg40 Shell
• DC5 dual-coil (only one coil functional)
• Standard 19mm spacing
• Ceramic magnets (per DC-series design)
• Passive, 4-conductor leads
Price reflects condition.
If you’re handy or building something experimental, this is a solid way to get a quality Nordstrand coil for cheap.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 6 months ago |
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| Condition | Poor (Used) Poor condition gear may not work properly but can still perform most functions.Learn more |
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