M-Tone P-Bass Pickups 5-String
Define your low end with the M-Tone 5-String P-Bass Pickup, engineered specifically to solve the clarity issues often found on the low B-string. Using Alnico 5 magnets and a hot 10.5kΩ wind, this pickup delivers tight lows, growling mids, and crisp highs for full-range articulation. It is the ultimate upgrade for modern bassists demanding precision and punch across the entire extended range.
Key Features & Tonal Benefits:
- Modern-Voiced Alnico 5 Magnets: Offers a tight low-end with aggressive attack and growling midrange character, preventing muddiness in the lower registers.
- Hot 10.5kΩ Output Wind: Increases sensitivity and drive, ensuring clear, powerful response—especially critical for defining the low B-string.
- Optimized 5-String Balance: Carefully calibrated to ensure even volume and clarity across all five strings, from the high G down to the low B.
Technical Specifications:
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5
- D.C. Resistance: ~10.5kΩ
- Lead Wire: 2-Conductor Cloth Push-Back
- Configuration: 5-String Split-Coil
- Potting: Fully Wax Potted
- Origin: Machine-wound in Philippines
Wiring Legend:
- Hot / Signal: White
- Ground: Black
What’s Inside?
- 1 x M-Tone 5-String P-Bass Pickup (2-piece split-coil)
- Mounting Screws
- Mounting Foam/Springs
Ideal For:
Modern Rock, Metal, and Gospel players needing high-output definition and clarity for their 5-string extended range instruments.
Notable Artist Users:
- Rommel dela Cruz: [Barbie’s Cradle]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Q: Will this fit my 5-string Squier or Fender P-Bass?
- A: Yes. It is built to standard 5-string Precision Bass dimensions for direct replacement in most standard 5-string P-style basses.
- Q: How does it handle the low B-string?
- A: It is engineered with a hot wind and Alnico 5 magnets specifically to keep the low B-string tight and articulate, avoiding the "floppy" sound of lower-output pickups.
- Q: Is this pickup hum-canceling?
- A: Yes. The split-coil humbucking design eliminates unwanted noise and 60-cycle hum.
M-Tone: Your First Upgrade Done Right
- Built for the Gig. Priced for the Player. Stage-ready clarity and power trusted by working musicians.
- Precision-Wound for Flawless Consistency. Each pickup is machine-wound for balanced tone and reliability.
- Quality Components. Musical Performance. Using globally sourced materials, M-Tone pickups deliver the punch and precision that cut through any mix.
- The Smart Upgrade. No Compromises. Experience professional-grade tone, reliability, and craftsmanship—without breaking your setup.
About M-Tone (Brand Story):
M-Tone Pickups are the proprietary electronics line from Montances Guitar Wiring, a trusted authority in guitar tone shaping. Meticulously voiced to deliver professional clarity and dynamic response, M-Tone pickups are designed to bridge the gap between vintage character and modern reliability. Whether you need chimey cleans or distinct gain, M-Tone provides the high-fidelity signal path your instrument deserves. Your First Upgrade done right.

