Fender Pure Vintage '60 Precision Bass Pickup Set
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Authentic "sixties" tone : solid lows, expressive mids, and precise highs, capturing the spirit of vintage Precision Bass
- Formvar winding for enhanced overall brightness and clearer definition in the mix
- AlNiCo 5 magnets : increased presence, better dynamics, and a livelier attack under the fingers
- Period-correct construction : fiber coils and cloth sleeves, with mounting accessories included
Manufacturer Information
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The 1960s Precision Bass Sound, Recreated with Precision
Designed to recapture the sonic signature of the Fender basses that made history, the Pure Vintage Precision Bass '60 follows the recipe of the legendary split-coil pickups. This Precision Bass-style humbucker delivers powerful lows, singing upper mids, and precise highs-perfect for laying down a solid line in soul, rock, pop, or rhythm and blues. Every detail aims for that "old school" feel: natural response, generous dynamics, and an instantly familiar character.
A Pickup Designed for Playability, Balance, and Reliability
Embedded pole pieces help achieve a more even response across the strings, highly appreciated for nuances whether playing with a pick or fingers. The pickup is wax-potted to reduce unwanted noise while maintaining a nice sonic openness. Ideal for bringing a Precision Bass back to life, upgrading a P-style instrument, or building a vintage-oriented project without sacrificing stability.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | double |
| Category | bass microphone | Position | set |
| Instrument | 4-string bass, Precision | Color | Black |
| Magnet | alnico V | ||
| Type | Precision Bass pickup, split-coil (humbucker) | Treatment | wax-potted |
| Winding wire | Formvar, enhancing overall brightness | Construction | cloth cable sleeves and fiber coils faithful to period models |
| Magnets | AlNiCo 5, for increased presence and enhanced dynamics | Accessories | mounting hardware included |
| Pole pieces | embedded, for a more balanced response between strings | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is this pickup compatible with a 4-string Precision Bass?
This set is designed for 4-string Precision Bass-type instruments. Mounting accessories are included.
What sound does the Fender Pure Vintage '60 Precision Bass Pickup Set deliver?
The split coil provides powerful lows, singing upper mids, and precise highs. The AlNiCo 5 magnets enhance presence and dynamics.
Do the embedded pole pieces improve balance across the strings?
The embedded pole pieces aim for a more even response from string to string.
Is the pickup treated to reduce unwanted noise?
A paraffin treatment limits unwanted noise. This design preserves an open sound response. Cloth wiring sleeves and fiber bobbins maintain a construction faithful to vintage models.
What type of wiring is used on this Precision Bass pickup?
The coil wires are made of Formvar, a material claimed to enhance overall brightness. The electronics are passive, and the pickup features a double coil in Precision Bass format.
