Fender "Pure Vintage" Pickups

[Pbassmanca]

I’ve never played an Am. Std. P bass with a CS60 pickup on it but the videos I watched didn’t impress me much ... different reaction with the PV63 (for me at least)... maybe I should verify selecting alternative sources ...

Actually had the chance to play a P Bass with the custom shop 60s pick-up on quite a number of occasions and I was quite fond of it. I agree with you, that from video examples it wasn't that impressive but I quite liked the tone on a broken in set of strings on a particular Precision they had at a local store. It sounded very vintage, with a smooth, woody barking tone, quite a bit in the realm of that Chuck Rainey Precision bass tone, which I am a big fan of. I've actually been wanting to order a custom shop 60 pickup to put in a bass (which I don't even own yet!) I feel like I'm at the point where I need to buy more basses just to be able to give myself more string and pickup options..... I'm going to look up the specs for the pure vintage 63 and post them.

 

[Pbassmanca]

I’ve never played an Am. Std. P bass with a CS60 pickup on it but the videos I watched didn’t impress me much ... different reaction with the PV63 (for me at least)... maybe I should verify selecting alternative sources ...

Here are links for comparing the specs. I would really like to hear a pure vintage 63 Precision pickup again, because it has been some time and I can't really recall how I felt about it at the time. Ideally I should just purchase an American Standard p and an American Vintage reissue precision......
(One can not have too many P basses)

Invalid Link Removed

Invalid Link Removed

 

[Yahboy]

Does the capacitor used affect the tone from one comparison/review to the other? Is there is a go to cap to use for the PV63?

Depand which roll off tone sound you prefer.
I have PV63 and this in my Pbass.

With full roll off tone, there are no muddy boomy sound with TiJF344; but when i put the Labella 760, LTF4A, DR Legend and GHS M3050, i wont roll back tone knob more than 50%.

My2cents

 

[AngelCrusher]

Here are links for comparing the specs. I would really like to hear a pure vintage 63 Precision pickup again, because it has been some time and I can't really recall how I felt about it at the time. Ideally I should just purchase an American Standard p and an American Vintage reissue precision......
(One can not have too many P basses)

Invalid Link Removed

Invalid Link Removed

PV63 with Chromes is a very barky tone that just sounds like every amazing Pbass sound you have heard. Compared to the Geezer Butler pickup, it has better upper mids and a bit less treble. The bottom end is insanely warm and round.

It is the easiest tone to mix ever. I have producers beg me just to use that bass on everything they send me. If you like warm tones, this thing kills. What is nice is when you slap or play higher notes, it never gets harsh or brittle, but every note is very easy to hear (this is where that bark comes in) and stays thick. I use .40 gauge Chromes on it, and it is my go to bass for tracking on records. Based on how amazing the PV63 was, I put the PV74s in my Jazz (I use rotosound steel rounds in that), and they also delivered. I am incredibly impressed with Fender's PV series of pickups.

 

[PawleeP]

Hey guys. I ended up buying SD Antiquitity II and it is by far the best 62 reproduction pickup I´ve ever played.
When I compare it to other pickups, I´d say Fender 62 Custom Shop is very similar, but Duncan has more lows. I like how every string plays just the same volume/gain and has same thump. Amazing.

Havent played 63 Pure Vintage yet, but it seems I will never have to.

Fender Original is a bit even in EQ, not much lows, it has strong high mids and its not a proper output I´d say, I had a feeling it could be stronger.

In Antiquity II I´ve found my No.1 62 style pickup.

Have not play SPB-1 (57 style) or Antiquity I (50s style with alnico II mags) but my next favourite split coil is Fender Custom Shop 59 - a touch more aggresive than 57 split but still has that 50s style low mid thump that is to kill for. - 59´s very good option for hard rockers and core metalists. I´ve played heavy metal with it and I could easily cut through two mad guitarists who were using mesa and marshall tube heads paired with 4x12 cabinets. SD is definitelly worth the money. Of course its pricey but you know you can always find someone whos never happy with anything.

Are you referring to p o j pups for the antiquity review?
How do the highway one p pups compare to the one mentioned here? I have a set i may want to try in a position close the neck jazz location on this one in lieu of the humbucker i have near the neck now. thanx, p

 

[gary mitchell]

I put a set of Pure Vintage 58s in my telecaster, and wanted some for my Bass. I was told Fender Quit making them, the only ones I seen are either on Reverb.com are somebody that has some left in stock, and I have never seen the bass pickups. I just heard that they made them.

 

[AngelCrusher]

Yeah thats why i bought the 74 jazz ones as soon as i saw them. I had a feeling fender would stop making them. They are so good too, its a shame they didnt keep it going.

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

I played both the ‘74 and the ‘64 PV .. both are very good jazz bass pickup albeit I prefer the tone of the ‘64, especially that of the neck pickup, which is very growly .. these have been truly discontinued however and achieved their current reputation only recently; therefore if you can find a pair somewhere the cost will be higher than expected ... however, Fender hasn’t stopped completely winding these pickups ... you can still select them for your build through the Mod Shop together with the CS ‘60s and the V-Mod (single coil group)

 

[krovx]

I played both the ‘74 and the ‘64 PV .. both are very good jazz bass pickup albeit I prefer the tone of the ‘64, especially that of the neck pickup, which is very growly .. these have been truly discontinued however and achieved their current reputation only recently; therefore if you can find a pair somewhere the cost will be higher than expected ... however, Fender hasn’t stopped completely winding these pickups ... you can still select them for your build through the Mod Shop together with the CS ‘60s and the V-Mod (single coil group)

I know this is years later, but I have been looking to replace a pair of 64s I foolishly sold with little luck. Curious if you know what other differences there are between them and the 74s...trying to compare specs. The Duncan Antiquity IIs have been recommended to me as a PV 64 alternative.

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

I know this is years later, but I have been looking to replace a pair of 64s I foolishly sold with little luck. Curious if you know what other differences there are between them and the 74s...trying to compare specs. The Duncan Antiquity IIs have been recommended to me as a PV 64 alternative.

Hi .. honestly the pickups which can be considered almost equivalent to the PV ‘64 in terms of overall tone are the Lollars (IMO at least) !

 

[spoonman69]

For those of you who know the Fender pure vintage 74 jazz bass pu´s: anybody who can confirm that the bridge pu does have a lower resistance than the neck pu? Usually it´s the other way around. But according to the manufacturer specs that bridge pu reads 7,8 kohm, while the neck pu reads 8,3. Really appreciate any helpful information on this. Thanks!

 

[bdplaid]

Pure Vintage '66 Jazz Bass Pickup

No one commenting?

 

[Yahboy]

Pure Vintage '66 Jazz Bass Pickup

No one commenting?

How about you get a set then be a first opinion share here ?

 

[bdplaid]

On the way.

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Pure Vintage '66 Jazz Bass Pickup

No one commenting?

They seem to be very cheap, cheaper than the Fender Original Jazz Bass pickups, whereas the PV '74 are still quite expensive ...
I wonder why ...

 

[bdplaid]

Fender original are 129, the 66s are 149. So the 66s are $20 better.