Montances 1951 Precision Bass Single Coil Pickups

Montances 1951 Precision Bass Pickups

Pure '51 P-Bass Tone: Snappy, Focused, and Full of Warmth.

The Montances 1951 Precision Bass Pickup is built for players seeking the pure tone and feel of the original single-coil P-Bass design. With a clean, focused voice and moderate output, this pickup delivers the warm lows, snappy mids, and crisp highs that defined the earliest days of electric bass.

Constructed with vintage-correct materials including fiberboard flatwork, Alnico V magnets, and cloth push-back wires, this pickup is ideal for players restoring vintage instruments or simply chasing the classic tone of early electric bass recordings.

Designed and handcrafted in the Philippines.

Key Features & Tonal Benefits

• Authentic Alnico V Tone: Delivers a tight, focused low-end, clear percussive highs, and a dynamically responsive feel true to the original 1950s voicing.

• Snappy Midrange Articulation: Offers a clean, focused midrange punch that ensures excellent note separation and clarity, cutting through a mix without being harsh.

• Vintage-Correct Construction: Built with fiberboard flatwork and cloth push-back wiring to faithfully replicate the materials, look, and tone of the original 1950s design.

• Hand-Wound for Clarity: Wound in small batches for a harmonically rich, consistent, and musical response that brings your bass to life.

Technical Specifications

• Configuration: Single Coil (1951 P-Bass / Tele Bass Style)

• Magnet Type: Alnico V

• Flatwork: Vintage Fiberboard

• Wiring Type: Vintage Cloth Push-Back

• Pole Spacing: Standard '51 P-Bass

• DC Resistance: 7.2kΩ (approx.)

• Origin: Handcrafted in the Philippines

Wiring & Setup

• Wiring Color Code:

• White: Hot

• Black: Ground

• Recommended Setup:

• Pots: 250kΩ

• Tone Capacitor: 0.047μF

Options Available

• Cover Color: Black (Standard)

Ideal For

• Roots Rock & Country

• Early Rock and Roll

• Vintage Blues & Soul

• Vintage Bass Restorations

• Players seeking historic '50s bass tone

Package Includes

• 1x Montances 1951 P-Bass Single Coil Pickup

• High-quality mounting screws

• Pickup height adjustment tubing

• Wiring diagram

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will this fit my modern "split-coil" P-Bass?

A: No. This is a vintage-style single-coil pickup designed for the original 1951-1957 Precision Bass route or Telecaster Bass models. It will not fit a standard modern P-Bass with a split-coil pickup. Please check your bass's routing.

Q: Is this pickup hum-cancelling?

A: No. As an authentic, vintage-correct single-coil pickup, it will have the 60-cycle hum characteristic of all single-coil designs. This is a crucial part of its historic tone and response.

Q: How does this compare to a split-coil P-Bass pickup?

A: This '51 style pickup is brighter, tighter, and has more "snap" and high-end detail. The later split-coil design is hum-cancelling and known for its thicker, warmer low-midrange growl.

Montances Custom Pickups — Where Boutique Tone Meets Filipino Craftsmanship

Trusted by professional players, builders, and tone chasers, every pickup is handcrafted with passion, precision, and artistry. We build boutique tone designed to inspire your playing.

Warranty & Support

• 7-Day Replacement: For any factory defects.

• 30-Day Satisfaction Exchange: Not the right tone? Swap it for another model.

• 2-Year Limited Warranty: Covers repair and performance under normal use.

Montances Pickup Mastery

• Crafted for the Discerning Player: We use only the finest U.S.-grade materials. Montances pickups embody tone, precision, and artistry—crafted without compromise.

• Proprietary Winding Technique: Our signature process minimizes winding capacitance, resulting in extra tonal clarity and improved high-frequency response.

• Trusted by Masters: Leading Filipino guitarists and luthiers rely on Montances for exceptional tone and consistency.

• Where Science Meets Soul: Precision engineering combined with deep musical intuition brings our pickups to life.

• Your Experience, Elevated: We offer exceptional craftsmanship, personalized support, and perfection in every detail.