Description
The Aluma-P rethinks the split-coil P-bass pickup from the ground up. Instead of the usual bucking-coil arrangement, Lace runs the high strings and low strings through two independent “current driven” pickups built on patented and patent-pending tech. The result is a fully passive pickup that delivers the kind of output and clarity you’d normally need an onboard preamp to achieve, minus the hum, minus the battery, minus the noise floor.
- Current-driven design with separate coils for high and low string pairs
- High output with strong low-end presence and clear top end
- 100% passive – no preamp or battery needed
- Zero noise operation
- Part of a modular system: can be reconfigured for 5 and 6 string bass setups
- Aluminum exoskeleton construction, weighs just 2.56 oz
- Uses 95% less copper wire than conventional pickup designs
Jeff Lace, the pickup’s designer, points out that the Aluma-P isn’t just a P-bass part – it’s a system. Rearrange the coils and it adapts to 5 or 6 string basses too, giving you real flexibility if your rig changes down the line.
There’s also a design philosophy baked into the aluminum housing. By swapping out most of the copper winding for an aluminum primary, Lace cuts down on copper mining and the energy-heavy process of drawing fine wire, while also picking up a faster attack and higher fidelity than copper alone typically offers. Less copper and no battery also means less toxic waste heading to landfills. The lighter aluminum build shaves ounces off your bass too – every bit helps when you’re on your feet for a three-hour set.
Originally introduced around Earth Day as part of the Alumitone family, the Aluma-P proves that going lighter on materials doesn’t mean going lighter on tone.
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