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gtrguy
Senior Member
Username: gtrguy

Post Number: 1031
Registered: 9-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 4:10 pm:   Edit Post

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.1234
hieronymous
Senior Member
Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 1644
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 4:24 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 9:11 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, March 18, 2016 - 8:22 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, March 18, 2016 - 9:38 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, March 18, 2016 - 12:53 pm:   Edit Post

email sent
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 6377
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, March 18, 2016 - 2:03 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, March 18, 2016 - 3:14 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, March 18, 2016 - 5:38 pm:   Edit Post

Sold...
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 6378
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, March 18, 2016 - 9:13 pm:   Edit Post

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

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