M-Tone Precision Bass Pickups for 5-String – Alnico 5 | High Output & Tight Lows | Black Cover
Define Your Low End. Is your 5-string's Lows muddy or undefined? The M-Tone 5-String P-Bass pickup is engineered for modern power and full-range clarity. Voiced with Alnico 5 magnets and a hot 10.5kΩ wind, it delivers the tight lows, growling mids, and articulate highs needed to make every note count. Each pickup is machine-wound here in the Philippines for flawless consistency, offering a gig-ready upgrade for the modern bassist.
Key Features & Tonal Benefits
- Modern-Voiced Alnico 5 Magnets: Provides a powerful, articulate attack with a tight low-end and a focused midrange growl for a punchy, modern sound.
- Hot 10.5kΩ Output Wind: Delivers increased power and sensitivity, ensuring a strong, clear signal and excellent definition on the low B-string.
- Hum-Canceling Split-Coil Design: Offers the fat, powerful tone of a single pickup while eliminating the 60-cycle hum common in true single-coils.
- Optimized for 5-String Bass: Specifically engineered to provide balanced volume and a tight, articulate response across all five strings.
Technical Specifications
- Magnet: Alnico 5
- DC Resistance: ~10.5kΩ
- Wiring: 2-Conductor Cloth Push-Back Wire
- Configuration: 5-String Split-Coil Humbucking
- Position: Middle (P-Bass)
- Cover: Black
Ideal For
- Upgrading stock Fender, Squier, or other import 5-string P-Bass pickups.
- Players seeking a modern, punchy P-Bass tone with a tight Lows.
- Rock, metal, funk, gospel, and R&B bassists.
- DIY builders looking for a reliable, high-output 5-string P-Bass pickup.
Package Includes
- M-Tone 5-String P-Bass Pickup (2-piece split-coil)
- Mounting Screws
- Mounting Foam/Springs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Q: Will this fit my 5-string Squier or Fender P-Bass?
A: Yes, this pickup is built to standard 5-string Precision Bass dimensions and serves as a direct drop-in replacement for most P-Bass style instruments. -
Q: Is this pickup hum-canceling?
A: Absolutely. The split-coil is a humbucking design that delivers a powerful tone with virtually no 60-cycle hum. -
Q: How does this pickup handle the low B-string?
A: It is specifically designed with a hot wind and Alnico 5 magnets to keep the low B-string tight, clear, and punchy, avoiding the muddiness found in some stock pickups. -
Q: What potentiometers and capacitors should I use?
A: For a powerful, modern P-Bass sound, we recommend standard 250kΩ pots for volume and tone, paired with a 0.047μF capacitor. -
Q: Is this pickup wax potted?
A: Yes, it is fully wax-potted to prevent unwanted microphonic feedback, making it reliable for both stage and studio use at high volumes.
M-Tone Pickups: Pro Performance, Player's Price.
Upgrade your guitar without emptying your wallet. M-Tone pickups deliver the clear, punchy, gig-ready tone you demand. Machine-wound here in the Philippines for flawless consistency and voiced for pure musicality. Your ultimate budget pickup upgrade is here.
Warranty & Support
Your M-Tone pickups are backed by a worry-free guarantee:
- 7-Day Replacement Warranty – For any factory defects
- 30-Day Satisfaction Exchange – Not the right tone? We'll swap it
- 2-Year Limited Warranty – Covers repair and performance under normal use
- Repair & Rewinding Services – Available at discounted rates for all Montances customers
M-Tone: Gig-Ready Tone, Everyday Value
- Built for the Gig. Priced for the Player. We deliver stage-ready performance and clarity that every musician can afford.
- Precision-Wound for Flawless Consistency. Our machine-winding process ensures every pickup delivers a reliable, balanced, and articulate sound, every single time.
- Quality Components. Punchy, Musical Tone. Using globally-sourced materials that meet our high standards, M-Tone pickups provide the punch and musicality needed to cut through the mix.
The Smart Upgrade. No Compromises. Experience a professional-grade tonal upgrade that offers the perfect balance of quality, reliability, and unbeatable value.