Montances Music Man Bass Vintage Humbucker Pickups (5-Strings)

Montances Music Man Bass Vintage Humbucker Pickups

Vintage Warmth. Boutique Feel. Timeless Tone.

Upgrade your 5-string Music Man-style bass with the Montances Vintage Humbucker Pickup. This pickup is handcrafted to capture the warmth, dynamic response, and musicality of classic '70s bass tones, offering smooth highs, a rich midrange, and deep, soulful lows.

Designed for players who love the old-school feel but require modern reliability, this pickup is built with Alnico V magnets and a vintage-correct low-resistance wind (~2.2kΩ). This combination delivers exceptional clarity, open-air dynamics, and a touch-sensitive feel, perfect for soul, funk, blues, and vintage rock.

Designed and handcrafted in the Philippines.

Key Features & Benefits

• Alnico V Magnets: – Provides a rich vintage tone with sweet, rounded highs, punchy mids, and a warm, musical low-end.

• Vintage-Voiced Low Output: – The 2.2kΩ resistance is an authentic vintage spec, delivering open-air dynamics, enhanced clarity, and exceptional touch sensitivity.

• Hand-Wound Boutique Quality: – Carefully wound for tonal consistency, articulate note separation, and a balanced response across all five strings.

• Vintage-Style Construction: – Built using traditional fiberboard flatwork and cloth push-back wires for authentic tone, durability, and easy installation.

Technical Specifications

• Configuration: 5-String Humbucker (Music Man-Style)

• Magnets: Alnico V

• Wiring: Vintage Cloth Push-Back

• Flatwork: Fiberboard

• Pole Piece Spacing: Standard Music Man 5-String Spacing

• DC Resistance: 2.2kΩ (approx.)

• Style / Cover: Black Open-Coil

• Handcrafted: In the Philippines

Wiring & Setup Guide

• Wiring Color Code:

• White: Hot

• Black: Ground

• Recommended Setup:

• Pots: 250kΩ (for warmth) or 500kΩ (for more top-end)

• Tone Capacitor: 0.047μF

• (Note: This passive pickup is an excellent choice for pairing with an active preamp, true to classic MM-style designs.)

Ideal For

• 5-string Music Man-style bass players chasing vintage tone

• Soul, Jazz, Funk, and Classic Rock bassists

• Session musicians needing warmth, clarity, and dynamics

• DIY builders and tone modders upgrading their bass

Package Includes

• 1x Montances Music Man-Style 5-String Vintage Humbucker

• High-quality mounting screws and hardware

• Wiring diagram link: montancesguitarwiring.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will this fit my 5-string Music Man or StingRay bass?

A: Yes, it is designed for standard Music Man 5-string pickup routing. If unsure, send us your measurements before ordering.

Q: What’s the difference between this and the Modern version?

A: This vintage version uses Alnico V for a smoother, classic tone with lower output and greater touch sensitivity. The Modern version uses ceramic magnets for a more aggressive, high-output tone.

Q: Is 2.2kΩ resistance too low?

A: No—this is intentional for vintage voicing. This low resistance provides a very open, clear, and dynamic tone with high headroom, which is the secret to its touch-sensitivity.

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.