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Ben’s Pickups: Custom "1960's Vintage" Jazz Bass Set
Step back into the golden era—this hand-wound set delivers a tone that instantly takes you back to those famous recordings from the early 60s. Handcrafted with pride in the small town of Milton, North Carolina, Ben’s Pickups are built for players who demand uncompromising quality. We take pride in making some of the finest-sounding pickups the world over—trusted and relied upon by professional studio and touring musicians across the globe. Every set is hand-guided and tensioned to ensure the true "soul" and musicality of the pickup remain intact.
Engineered to capture the warm, punchy, and woody character of the original vintage J-Bass, these pickups give you everything from a deep neck-tone that is articulate but full and warm to that iconic bridge-position that can cover so much musical ground and still gives that familiar growl. You get the organic clarity, note separation, and dynamic response that modern mass-produced pickups simply miss.
Tonal Profile
Low End: Full , round and woody; with punch and depth.
Mids: Strong and present—perfect for achieving that classic J-Bass "growl."
Highs: Sweet and musical, providing clear note definition without being harsh.
Overall Feel: Highly responsive to your playing dynamics, offering a rich and expressive character.
Technical Specifications
Magnets: Alnico 5
Output (DCR): Bridge ~7.5K | Neck ~7.2K
Winding: RWRP (Reverse Wind, Reverse Polarity) for hum-canceling performance when both pickups are active
Protection: Wax potted for squeal-free operation even in high-volume settings
Covers: Covers not included (covers are getting harder to source)
Warranty & Pricing Notice
Limited Lifetime Warranty: Covered against defects; returns are for replacement or rewind only. Items are supplied as described.
Pricing Note: Due to almost daily material and supplier cost hikes in today's market, our prices had to be increased. We appreciate your understanding and continued support of handmade bass guitar gear.
