Paul S Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 This is the pickup out of my recently acquired 70s Antoria Precision. It has an ink stamp on the back of a serial number. I sent the pic to Jon @Bassassin to see if that made any sense as far as dating it was concerned but he has just come back to me that he doesn't believe it is a MIJ pickup as he doesn't recognise the way it has been stamped or the serial number. Does it ring any bells with anyone? Muchas gracias Quote
Bassassin Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 It's not the Maxon I'd expect to be in a 70s Antoria. I have an idea I do know what it is, so let's see if those with bigger brains agree... 1 Quote
Hellzero Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 Definitely looks like a gray bottom 1975 Fender Precision Bass pickup. 2 1 Quote
Paul S Posted February 25, 2021 Author Posted February 25, 2021 That's quite exciting! I wonder what it is doing in there? Quote
Chiliwailer Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 On 25/02/2021 at 19:22, Paul S said: That's quite exciting! I wonder what it is doing in there? Bit of a long shot, but maybe it was going spare after the early trend of putting in DiMarzio was done. Or it was bought from Roka’s in Denmark St who at one point had a huge surplus of old Fender spares. 🤔 1 Quote
Paul S Posted February 27, 2021 Author Posted February 27, 2021 I got it back today after needing some wiring issues sorting out. This is the first time I have had a go on it with my favoured strings - TI Flats. Sounds fantastic, got some real bite to it. 2 Quote
Bassassin Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 On 27/02/2021 at 12:30, Chiliwailer said: Bit of a long shot, but maybe it was going spare after the early trend of putting in DiMarzio was done. See, that's what I'd do now: Bung in a nice set of DiMarzio Model Ps for £50 or £60 and stick the '70s Fender unit on Ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-1974-USED-PICKUPS-11-5-k-EXCELLENT-WORKING-CONDITION-/164632533665 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1977-Precision-Bass-Pickup-1976-Pots-Cup-and-Jack-Complete-Set-/224265520692 Free Antoria, free DiMarzio & enough change for a few pints and a pie. 2 1 Quote
Paul S Posted March 3, 2021 Author Posted March 3, 2021 What I think I will do is enjoy the bass with these pickups fitted until such time as I decide to move it on and then swap it out for something else and sell the Fender pup. Possibly. 😄 Quote
Hellzero Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 Then try a ToneRider, best P or J pickup for the money ever and I'm absolutely not affiliated with them. https://tonerider.com/category/bass-pickups/?v=920d0c66f3d2 1 Quote
Paul S Posted March 3, 2021 Author Posted March 3, 2021 I've not tried Toneriders but they absolutely read as though they might be a good choice. Not expensive, either. How would they compare with, say, Entwistle PBXN which are my current favourites? Quote
Hellzero Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 Closer to a vintage pickup than the Entwistle and waxed, which is rare enough to be mentioned. To me, the best replacement pickup to get the original tone (back). If you like the Fender 1975 fitted, you'll love the ToneRider. 1 1 Quote
Paul S Posted March 3, 2021 Author Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Hellzero said: Closer to a vintage pickup than the Entwistle and waxed, which is rare enough to be mentioned. To me, the best replacement pickup to get the original tone (back). If you like the Fender 1975 fitted, you'll love the ToneRider. No better recommendation, thank you ToneRider it will be. 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 I fitted Tonerider pickups in one of my P’s last summer with a kiogon loom, I went with them because the reviews said they have more of a vintage sound and slightly more lows , and I would say it’s very true, I think it would pair well with TI flats, I’ve got LTF flats and it sounds great, you’re welcome to borrow my P if you want to try it Paul 1 Quote
Paul S Posted March 3, 2021 Author Posted March 3, 2021 Thank you, Tony, that is a kind offer and one to consider when the time comes I think for the moment I'll continue to enjoy the old pup in there. 1 Quote
Hellzero Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) With two Tony's saying the same about tone, you can't be wrong. Tony's Tone Tribune ! Edited March 3, 2021 by Hellzero 2 Quote
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