Custom, Handwound, Replacement Bass Pickups
Initially concentrating on the classic Precision & Jazz Bass styles, I'm slowly adding alternative Bass pickup sets as I finalise the designs - featuring Bass VI, Mustang, Tele versions with new ones for Music Man, Gibson and others coming soon.
All Bass pickups are custom handwound (scatterwound) for a richer, more harmonic voice, here in my workshop here in Manchester.
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J-Bass (Jazz)
Classic Bass PickupsClassic '60 J-Bass |
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| Magnets | Flat Pole Alnico 5 |
| Coil Wire | 42AWG |
| Lead Wire | Vintage Cloth |
| Bridge Output | 8.6k |
| Neck Output | 7.8k |
Classic '60 Jazz Bass
The Tighter, punchier, Late 1960 onward, Jazz Bass Sound - Custom Classic '60 Replacement Jazz Bass Pickup
Based on the late 1960 Plain Enamel Jazz Bass Pickup, my Custom Handwound Classic '60 Replacement Pickup has that tighter, punchier sound with great clarity, definition and a tighter bass response - great for cutting through the mix or band set-up.
The Neck pickup is wound with RW/RP for humbucking in the middle position.
Wax potted with vintage cloth wire, a great classic sounding, replacement Jazz Bass Pickup.
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P-Bass (Precision)
Custom P-Bass PickupsCustom '14 "Solo" P-Bass |
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| Magnets | Flat Pole Alnico 5 |
| Coil Wire | 42AWG |
| Lead Wire | Vintage Cloth |
| Magnets | Custom Made Alnico 5 Rods |
| Output | 11.4k |
Custom '14 - Handwound Replacement 'Solo' P-Bass Pickups
Based on the need for a P-Bass pickup design that could cut through the mix, with a powerful, rich sound for solo playing, lead-lines & hooks.
Great clarity & string definition with a sharp, rich attack and tighter bottom-end to really cut through without overpowering the rest of the band. I designed this after a number of band requests, using taller stronger custom made Alnico 5 rod magnets and offset, overwound coils, geometrically different to a standard P-Bass to really cut through the mix.
Wax potted, vintage cloth covered wire, a great set of split-coil replacement P-Bass Pickups for those who want the bass to take the lead.
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Classic Bass PickupsClassic '52 Tele / P-Bass |
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| Magnets | Vintage Staggered Pole Alnico 5 or Alnico 2 |
| Coil Wire | 42AWG |
| Lead Wire | Vintage Cloth |
| Output | 7.6k |
Custom, Handwound Replacement Classic '52 Tele / P-Bass Pickup
Based on the slight staggered Alnico 5 design introduced in 1952, the Classic '52 is a bright, single coil Tele or P-Bass pickup with a tight bass response, more in the higher frequencies, a punchier sound and vintage output.
Great clarity & string definition for the classic Tele Bass single coil.
You can also choose an Alnico 2 version for a slightly warmer, slightly rounder sound.
Fibre flatwork, wax potted, vintage cloth covered wire and available with black or aged white protective string wrapping.
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Classic Bass PickupsClassic '58 P-Bass |
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| Magnets | Flat Pole Alnico 5 |
| Coil Wire | 42AWG |
| Lead Wire | Vintage Cloth |
| Output | 11.6k |
Custom, Handwound Replacement Classic '58 P-Bass Pickups
Based on the flat-pole design introduced soon after the switch to the split-coil design pickup, my custom, handwound Classic '58 replacement P-Bass Pickup is wound to a RW/RP vintage output with 42AWG plain enamel wire for that classic humbucking, split-coil sound.
Great clarity & string definition with a slightly warmer attack and solid bottom-end due to the slightly higher output than my Classic '65.
Wax potted, vintage cloth covered wire, a great set of split-coil replacement P-Bass Pickups.
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Classic Bass PickupsClassic '65 P-Bass |
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| Magnets | Flat Pole Alnico 5 |
| Coil Wire | 42AWG |
| Lead Wire | Vintage Cloth |
| Output | 10.5k |
Custom, Handwound Replacement Classic '65 P-Bass Pickups
Based on the flat-pole design introduced soon after the switch to the split-coil pickup, and slightly lower output of the CBS era, my custom, handwound Classic '65 Replacement P-Bass Pickup is wound to a RW/RP vintage output with 42AWG plain enamel wire for that classic humbucking, split-coil sound.
Great clarity & string definition with a ever-so-slightly brighter attack and slighter bottom-end due to the slightly lower output than my Classic '58.
Wax potted, vintage cloth covered wire, a great set of split-coil replacement P-Bass Pickups.
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Classic Bass PickupsClassic '74 P-Bass |
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| Magnets | Flat Pole Alnico 5 |
| Coil Wire | 42AWG |
| Lead Wire | Vintage Cloth |
| Output | 10k |
Custom, Handwound Replacement Classic '74 P-Bass Pickups
Based on the later '70s era P-Bass Pickups for a punchier sound, clear & defined with that growl - Snappier and tighter than my '60s era versions, the replacement '74 P-Bass Pickup is wound tighter to a RW/RP vintage output with 42AWG plain enamel wire for that classic humbucking, split-coil sound.
Great clarity & string definition with a ever-so-slightly brighter attack and tighter bottom-end due to the slightly lower output than my Classic '58 & '65 sets.
Wax potted, vintage cloth covered wire, a great set of split-coil replacement P-Bass Pickups.
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Musicmaster/Bronco
Custom Design Bass PickupsReplacement Musicmaster / Bronco Bass Pickup |
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| Magnets | Custom Alnico 2 or 5 Blade |
| Coil Wire | 43AWG |
| Lead Wire | Vintage Cloth |
| Bridge Output | 10.0k |
Creamery Replacement Musicmaster / Bronco Bass Pickup
Single Coil, Single Alnico Blade for a rich, balanced, defined sound
Rather than use the standard Strat style pickup for your Musicmaster or Bronco bass, I designed this custom, replacement, single Alnico blade version for a more even string balance, and rounder, fatter and more muscular sound
Great clarity & string definition for a fatter, fuller single coil bass sound.
You can also choose an Alnico 2 version for a slightly warmer, slightly rounder sound.
Fibre flatwork, wax potted, vintage cloth covered wire and available in black or white closed covers or black or aged white protective string wrapping.
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Bass VI
Custom Design Jaguar Bass VI PickupsReplacement Bass VI Jag Set - Solo |
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| Magnets | Alnico 5 & Custom Options |
| Coil Wire | 42AWG |
| Lead Wire | Vintage Cloth |
| Bridge Output | 8.4k |
| Middle Output | 7.8k |
| Neck Output | 7.5k |
Bridge, Middle & Neck Jaguar Bass VI Pickup Set
Designed specifically for the needs of the Jag Bass VI solo & lead line player - both in the Mid-Range and Higher Frequencies
I designed these after requests for Jag Bass VI pickups who play solos & lead lines, wanting a fatter, fuller sound whilst keeping it from straying too far into the Mid-Range - but held off pushing them live until they went through solid testing - a higher output than standard, calibrated & balanced pickup set that gave great attack whilst still keeping clarity, definition and without losing the characteristics needed for bass playing, especially for those who play lead lines on the higher strings.
Tight Bass, Defined Lead - More Punch, More Attack
I tried a number of different methods before signing off the final designs, using my own Bass VI as a test guitar, finally deciding on using custom made taller & stronger Alnico 5 magnets with different geometry to the coil than a standard Jaguar pickup to balance great low-end with clear, defined lead line sounds for the higher strings
The replacement Jaguar Bass VI pickups are scatterwound here in my workshop before being wax potted for a specific time in a combination of paraffin & beeswax.
Custom Versions
Although I chose Alnico 5 magnets for my standard replacement Bass VI set I've discussed variations with a good few Bass VI players and do make purely custom versions. If you'd like to chat about a custom designed set with different magnet choices, just get in touch. Also, if you'd like to buy them as a single bridge, middle or neck, just drop me an email and we can work on the best design for you to balance well with your existing setup.
Available in black, white or aged white covers and with or without the ferrous chrome-plated metal claws attached and wax potted to stop microphonic feedback. The Jaguar Bass VI middle pickup can be reverse wound, reverse polarity RW/RP to create a hum canceling effect in th emiddle position. Comes with Vintage style cloth covered lead wires.
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Custom Design Jaguar PickupsReplacement Bass VI Jag Set - Mid-Range |
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| Magnets | Alnico 5 & Custom Options |
| Coil Wire | 43AWG |
| Lead Wire | Vintage Cloth |
| Bridge Output | 11.6k |
| Middle Output | 10.4k |
| Neck Output | 9.5k |
Bridge, Middle & Neck Jaguar Bass VI Pickup Set
Designed specifically for the needs of the Jag Bass VI - both in the Low End and Mid-Range
I designed these after many requests for Jag Bass VI pickups that had a fatter, fuller, more mid-range sound but held off pushing them live until they went through solid testing - a higher output, calibrated & balanced pickup set that gave great attack whilst still keeping clarity, definition and just more in the Mids & Bass frequencies.
Fuller Bass, More Mid-Range
I tried a number of different methods before signing off the final designs, using my own Bass VI as a test guitar, finally deciding on using thinner 43awg coil wire and custom made taller & stronger Alnico 5 magnets with different geometry to the coil than a standard Jaguar pickup to balance great low-end with clear, defined mids whilst still holding onto some of the higher frequencies.
The replacement Jaguar Bass VI pickups are scatterwound here in my workshop before being wax potted for a specific time in a combination of paraffin & beeswax.
Custom Versions
Although I chose Alnico 5 magnets for my standard replacement Bass VI set I've discussed variations with a good few Bass VI players and do make purely custom versions. If you'd like to chat about a custom designed set with different magnet choices, just get in touch. Also, if you'd like to buy them as a single bridge, middle or neck, just drop me an email and we can work on the best design for you to balance well with your existing setup.
Available in black, white or aged white covers and with or without the ferrous chrome-plated metal claws attached and wax potted to stop microphonic feedback. The Jaguar Bass VI middle pickup can be reverse wound, reverse polarity RW/RP to create a hum canceling effect in th emiddle position. Comes with Vintage style cloth covered lead wires.
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