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Aguilar j pickups: are these 60s or 70s?

I came into a set of Aguilar 4 string j pickups, but does anyone know how to tell if they are 60s or 70s versions? I know they would sound different, but without being able to install them and compare, any markings that would be different? I couldn't find impedance listed anywhere, does anyone know that? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will likely sell the set, so I want to make sure people know what they would be buying.
Thanks!
 
This is purely in rules of thumb, but usually formvar wiring (used in the 4J-60) is a brighter copper color, while plain enamel (used on the 4J-70) is more red or purple - darker. Pop 'em out of the covers (can you do that?) and see what the windings look like?
 
This is purely in rules of thumb, but usually formvar wiring (used in the 4J-60) is a brighter copper color, while plain enamel (used on the 4J-70) is more red or purple - darker. Pop 'em out of the covers (can you do that?) and see what the windings look like?
Thank you for your reply. Sorry that I did not see it til now. It is definitely a more red dark purple color. Thanks, I really could not tell otherwise!
 
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