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Fender Original Precision Bass® Pickup -- CLEAN | Fender

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Fender Original Precision Bass® Pickup -- DIRTY | Fender

Description
Lay down the low end with this Fender Original '62 Precision Bass Pickup Set—accurate reproductions of the pickups from the 1962 Precision Bass—used on the American Vintage '62 P Bass. This split-coil humbucking Fender pickup is made with flush-mounted Alnico V magnets, enamel-coated magnet wire and cloth output wires to deliver the big, bad bass and snappy high-end sound that's perfect for any style of music. Would you expect any less from the company that invented the electric bass?
Fender Original 1962 Precision Bass Pickup Set
Fender Original 1962 Precision Bass Pickup Set
Fender Original 1962 Precision Bass Pickup Set
Features
  • Split-coil humbucker
  • Flush-mounted Alnico V magnets
  • Enamel-coated magnet wire
  • Cloth-coated output wire
warning

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs
  • DC resistance: 10.5kOhms
  • Inductance: 6.4 henries
Reviews

4.81

26 Reviews

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Wow, wow, and wow

Do what I did. Find the best Squier P-Bass you can. In ten minutes I unscrewed the pickguard, cut off the old strings, de-soldered the stock Squier pickup and re-soldered the Original P-Bass pickup and put the pick guard back on and restrung MONSTER TONE. I am so impressed. I thought it would be a bit better -- it's a new bass. Such an improvement.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Very disappointed

I ordered this to replace my pickups in my P bass, but when I put it in, the output was way too quiet. My bass also has a bridge pickup, and it was about twice as loud. We tried rewiring it multiple times, but the bridge pickup was still much louder. We concluded that this neck pickup was too quiet. Probably a dud pickup. Will return and try agin

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Concerts6
  2. Practicing5
  3. Back-Up2
  4. Anything, Really.1
  5. Main Precision Bass1
Cons
  1. Needs Correct Installation1
  2. No Cons1
  3. Too Quiet1
  4. Plays too good (obviously a joke)1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Improves Sound13
  2. Good Quality11
  3. Easy To Use8
  4. Functional5
  5. Great Low--End Tone1
  • 1310 Paseo Valle vista

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byTim

    fromCovina CA

    I had been using my classic vibe 70s pbass and been pleased with the sound, and playability with a good set up. I got my tax return and thought 'ya know, upgrading to the real pickups might just make the thing even better. Oh yeah it did! The response frequency is wider, and the pickups have nuance to feel that the squire ones lacked. You might think, well yeah... but really, was a great way to take a bass with good foundations, and elevate it without breaking the bank. Highly recommend it for bassists who want to transition from their entry level instrument to a more expensive model. Especially if the budget is tight, and it will take a while to save for a player or pro model. Comparably, these high level Pbass pickups are a more affordable swap than it is for most high level guitar pickups. It's worth it. the responsiveness will give you the ability to learn touch in your play, and will sound amazing while you wait for the big purchase.

  • Back in business

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byTom

    fromDavenport, IA

    Restored my vintage bass

  • Brought my Squier P-Bass back to life!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byDuneleader

    fromNYC

    I got this for a dead P-Bass. This with new 250k pots and I was back in business with a really nice booming bass.

  • Just what I expected. Sounds great on my p bass

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byHerm

    fromIllinois

    Put these on a clone p bass I built. It needed something more than the cheap ones were on it and these filled the bill fine.

  • Great pickup - the sound you're expecting and better

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byDatabassman

    fromMilwaukee

    Great replacement in my 70's P-bass that needs the original repaired

  • Upgraded Kramer stock pickups

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byChris

    fromBelvidere, IL

    I had picked up an old Korean made Kramer P-Bass Focus 420s. Took it over to Nick at Guitar Center in Rockford IL for some minor repair, new strings, setup. He did a great job! It felt and played so much better. The tone, though, was not so great. I soon purchased these '62 Fender P-Bass pickups and had Nick install those. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! I've played a couple live gigs with this bass since this upgrade and the sound is SO MUCH BETTER! Amazing boom, snarl, tone....incredible! I mightily recommend these Fender P-Bass 62 pickups!!!! Thank you!

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byJon B

    fromPlymouth MA

    Can I put these a bass that has a PJ setup?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar.
  • asked byMichael

    fromundisclosed

    Hey stupid question but are these passive or active pickups?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Not at all. They're passive, as a Precision should be.
  • asked bygordon

    frommississippi

    All the reviewers are talking about "tone" which totally subjective. I just want to know is these will provide a clean non distorted signal. Thanks!

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    Yes they will
  • asked byAllen

    fromBurlington, ky

    Would these be an improvement over my stock Squier Affinity pickups? If so how much of a difference and what differences.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    They would be an improvement. A bit warmer perhaps but the biggest difference would be the overall quality of the sound.
  • asked byGreg

    fromLakeland, Florida

    Will these fit esp b-50 bass

    Open Reply - Beau
    This pickup would work well with an ESP B-50 bass.
  • asked byRonnie

    fromSo Cal

    Will these fit on my Squier SS Jaguar PJ? THANKS

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, these will fit that model