| Author | Message | ||
| gtrguy
Senior Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 1031 Registered: 9-2004 |
Alembic P Bass setup, PUPs & controls. No knobs, working fine. The pickups show signs of some use, with small cracks on a couple mounting posts. The posts are fine as long as you do not reef on them with a torque wrench like a head bolt. A great upgrade for a non-Alembic bass $300 plus $8 shipping, Paid using PayPal, Mailing to be to USA locations using a USPS.     | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1644 Registered: 1-2005 |
Somebody grab these! An awesome upgrade to a P-Bass - I have a set in my Telecaster Bass. | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 2567 Registered: 9-2002 |
These things will pull satellites out of Low Earth Orbit. They would make the deadest, droopiest P-Bass into an earthmover. If you can live with the cosmetics, a STEAL. Joey | ||
| gtrguy
Senior Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 1032 Registered: 9-2004 |
These dark tone pickups really aren't all that bad looking. I photographed them using a Gary Fong diffuser on my flash in order to bring out all the flaws, so the potential buyer can see exactly what they look light in a bright light! They are a little dirty in the 'Alembic' logo area too. | ||
| lmiwa
Advanced Member Username: lmiwa Post Number: 358 Registered: 2-2008 |
Can these be installed with no modifications to a Fender P-bass? Or is routing required for the 9v battery? | ||
| gtrguy
Senior Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 1033 Registered: 9-2004 |
You have to do a routing for the battery in the typical Fender. | ||
| ed_too
Member Username: ed_too Post Number: 53 Registered: 3-2011 |
email sent | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6377 Registered: 7-2004 |
There are other options to routing for the battery. There is usually room under the pick-guard for a battery. The downside is that you have to remove the pick-guard to replace the battery. The upside is that a 9v lasts a LONG time on Alembic non-series electronics. Mine usually go more than a year. Another alternative is Fishman's Universal rechargeable battery. Only requires a small hole (1/2" diameter) drilled in the pick-guard for mounting the mini USB charging connector. Bill, tgo | ||
| carsbybigd
Junior Username: carsbybigd Post Number: 31 Registered: 8-2014 |
It depends on the year. I had a 2011 P [60TH anniversary year] and the 9 volt fit.I just got a 2015 P and I had to do some sanding to the cavity. No big deal as it's all under the pick guard ,but some might have a problem in a "Vintage" bass. Don't forget to use copper tape to shield the cavity....best way I know of how to hide the sanding I did ! I get everything from a "Ric" type sound to a super clear Motown P bass thump from mine. | ||
| gtrguy
Senior Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 1034 Registered: 9-2004 |
Sold... | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6378 Registered: 7-2004 |
There are other options to routing for the battery. There is usually room under the pick-guard for a battery. The downside is that you have to remove the pick-guard to replace the battery. The upside is that a 9v lasts a LONG time on Alembic non-series electronics. Mine usually go more than a year. Another alternative is Fishman's Universal rechargeable battery. Only requires a small hole (1/2" diameter) drilled in the pick-guard for mounting the mini USB charging connector. Bill, tgo |
