Montances Music Man Bass Modern Humbucker Pickups (4-Strings)

Montances Music Man Bass Modern Humbucker Pickups

Modern Punch. Aggressive Clarity. High-Output.

The Montances Modern Humbucker for 4-String Music Man-Style Basses delivers a powerful, articulate tone crafted for today’s bassists. Built with a ceramic magnet core, this pickup produces tight lows, enhanced clarity, and a punchy attack—ideal for funk, rock, and aggressive playing styles.

Wound by hand using vintage-style materials, this pickup offers the precision and tone modern players demand with the warmth and craftsmanship boutique pickups are known for.

Designed and handcrafted in the Philippines.

Key Features & Benefits

• Ceramic Magnet Core: – Delivers an aggressive, cutting tone with a tight low-end and sharp attack. Ideal for slap, pick, and high-energy playing.

• Hand-Wound Coils: – Wound with care for a balanced response across all strings, tonal consistency, and a dynamic, responsive feel.

• Vintage-Style Construction: – Features fiberboard flatwork and cloth push-back wire to maintain tonal integrity. Pairs well with both passive and active bass circuits.

• Direct 4-String Fit: – Designed as a direct replacement or upgrade for StingRay-style and other 4-string basses with standard Music Man-style routing.

Technical Specifications

• Configuration: 4-String Humbucker (Music Man-Style)

• Magnets: Ceramic

• Wiring: Vintage Cloth Push-Back

• Flatwork: Fiberboard

• Pole Piece Spacing: Standard 4-String MM Spacing

• DC Resistance: 8.8kΩ (approx.)

• Style / Cover: Black Open-Coil

• Handcrafted: In the Philippines

Wiring & Setup Guide

• Wiring Color Code:

• White: Hot

• Black: Ground

• (Contact us for 4-conductor or custom wiring options)

• Recommended Setup:

• Pots: 500kΩ

• Tone Capacitor: 0.047μF

• (Note: This is a passive pickup and works well with both passive setups or active preamps.)

Ideal For

• Bassists who want a modern, powerful, and aggressive tone

• StingRay® 4-string upgrades or custom builds

• Funk, Rock, and modern styles

• Builders and modders looking for hand-wound boutique quality

Package Includes

• 1x Montances Music Man-Style 4-String Humbucker Pickup

• High-quality mounting screws and hardware

• Wiring diagram link: montancesguitarwiring.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will this fit my 4-string StingRay or Music Man-style bass?

A: Yes, it’s built to standard 4-string MM dimensions. If you're unsure, send us your pickup measurements for confirmation.

Q: How does it sound compared to vintage-style pickups?

A: This has a more aggressive, modern tone with greater output and clarity, as opposed to the warmer, softer attack of vintage Alnico pickups.

Q: Is this pickup passive?

A: Yes. It is a passive pickup and can be wired directly to your pots or used as the source for an active preamp.

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.