Description
PRS took its original Standard Bass pickup and pushed the design forward, landing on the Vintage Bass – a pickup built around a warm, high-mid-forward voice that works equally well digging into rock grooves or walking through jazz changes. It’s the kind of tone that fills in the low end without getting muddy, leaving plenty of room for the pick or fingers to come through clearly.
- Magnet: Alnico 2
- DC Resistance: 8.5k
- Construction: Uncovered
- Finish: Gold (ACC-3023)
- Wiring compatibility: 3-way, 3-way push/pull, or 5-way pickup selectors
The Alnico 2 magnet is doing a lot of the character work here, softening the attack just enough to keep things smooth while the 8.5k DC resistance keeps output moderate and articulate rather than hot and compressed. Left uncovered, the coils are exposed for that classic vintage look to match the gold hardware.
Because it plays nicely with 3-way, 3-way push/pull, and 5-way switching setups, dropping this into an existing bass build or upgrade project is straightforward – no rewiring gymnastics required. If your current bass pickup feels thin on the top end or too dark for mixed genres, the Vintage Bass gives you that in-between warmth that doesn’t pigeonhole you into one style.
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