Montances Precision Bass Vintage 70's Pickups (5-Strings)
Montances Precision Bass Vintage 70's Pickups (5-Strings)
Vintage ‘70s P-Bass Soul. 5-String Punch & Clarity.
The Montances Vintage 70’s P-Bass Pickup (5-String) captures the round, punchy, and soulful tone that defined an era of bass playing. It is ideal for players who crave that warm vintage vibe but need it in a modern 5-string configuration.
Whether you're laying down classic funk grooves, reggae thump, or smooth R&B lines, this hand-wound pickup delivers the authentic tone of yesterday with the reliability and precision of today.
Designed and handcrafted in the Philippines.
Key Features & Benefits
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Alnico V Magnets: – The classic magnet choice for a tight low-end, smooth mids, and a dynamically responsive feel, faithfully capturing the ‘70s P-Bass voicing.
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Vintage-Correct Construction: – Built with fiberboard flatwork and cloth push-back wiring, providing true-to-era components for tonal authenticity.
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Hand-Wound for Character: – Each pickup is wound in small batches to deliver a consistent, musical, and harmonically rich response that brings your bass to life.
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Built for 5-String Basses: – Designed with 28.5mm pole spacing to ensure even string-to-string volume, tone, and feel across all five strings.
Technical Specifications
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Configuration: Split-Coil (5-String P-Bass Style)
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Magnets: Alnico V
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Wiring: Vintage Cloth Push-Back
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Flatwork: Vintage Fiberboard
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Pole Piece Spacing: 28.5mm
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DC Resistance: 12.8kΩ (approx.)
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Style / Cover: Black Split-Coil
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Handcrafted: In the Philippines
Wiring & Setup Guide
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Wiring Color Code:
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White: Hot
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Black: Ground
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Recommended Setup:
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Pots: 250kΩ
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Tone Capacitor: 0.047μF
Ideal For
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Players chasing the ‘70s vibe in a modern 5-string setup
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Soul, R&B, Reggae, Funk, and Classic Rock
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Vintage bass builds and restorations
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Session musicians and tone purists
Package Includes
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1x Montances '70s Vintage P-Bass 5-String Pickup Set
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High-quality mounting screws
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Pickup height adjustment foam
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Wiring diagram link: montancesguitarwiring.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will this fit my 5-string P-Bass?
A: It’s designed for most standard-sized 5-string Precision Bass® pickup routes. We recommend checking the pole spacing and cavity size of your bass.
Q: What makes this different from the Modern 5-string P-Bass pickup?
A: This Vintage '70s version is voiced to emphasize warmth and a classic midrange focus, capturing the soulful '70s vibe. The Modern version is wound for higher output, a tighter low-end, and more aggressive punch.
Q: Is this pickup hum-cancelling?
A: Yes. As a split-coil pickup, it is naturally hum-cancelling when wired correctly.
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
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7-Day Replacement: For any factory defects.
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30-Day Satisfaction Exchange: Not the right tone? Swap it for another model.
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2-Year Limited Warranty: Covers repair and performance under normal use.
Montances Pickup Mastery
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Crafted for the Discerning Player: We use only the finest U.S.-grade materials. Montances pickups embody tone, precision, and artistry—crafted without compromise.
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Proprietary Winding Technique: Our signature process minimizes winding capacitance, resulting in extra tonal clarity and improved high-frequency response.
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Trusted by Masters: Leading Filipino guitarists and luthiers rely on Montances for exceptional tone and consistency.
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Where Science Meets Soul: Precision engineering combined with deep musical intuition brings our pickups to life.
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Your Experience, Elevated: We offer exceptional craftsmanship, personalized support, and perfection in every detail.