Author Topic: Series bass pickup set on Ebay (Read 131 times)

jazzyvee · « **on:** October 22, 2013, 10:20:55 PM »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alembic-pick-ups-set-for-Series-1-and-2-bass-4-string-used-/151148771522?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item23312b38c2

Might be useful for a project.
Jazzyvee

edwin · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2013, 08:36:55 PM »

I'm curious what my Starfire would sound like with newer Series pickups, but these are a different shape. And pricey.

flpete1uw · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2013, 06:33:05 AM »

Edwin, that's an interesting question. Do newer and older Series Pickups sound different? I have a 75 Series although they sound fine they have some visual wear and warpage.
Thank you
Pete

edwin · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2013, 09:59:54 AM »

I would imagine they sound a little different. Mine are trapezoidal on the inside (with rectangular shells) and also have a resistance of about 750 ohms (not a typo, less than 1k), whereas the more current ones have a higher resistance and a more standard magnet and bobbin shape. I'm guessing mine are from ca. 1973 or so. They sound great, but are susceptible to directional noise.