Punch, punch, punch. That's the thing that made 90s Music Man basses legendary, and these pickups faithfully reproduce that tone. With two large ceramic bar magnets and a custom coil wind, this pickup delivers tight, articulate tone along with the solid low end for which Music Man basses are so well known. Heavy rock and thumb-funk players alike love the immediate attack, clarity, and power behind this pickup.

These pickups may fit into OLP instruments as well, but check the dimensions of our pickup (on the official site) against the size of your OLPs pickup slot to be sure.

Combine with STC-3M3 or STC-3M4, Seymour Duncan's Music Man replacement preamps for a complete setup.

NOTE: not for use with Music Man basses that have a 3-way blade switch.

Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA, our ceramic Music Man replacement pickups use two large ceramic bar magnets, Forbon flatwork, 4-conductor leadwire, and are vacuum wax potted for squeal free operation.


DCR: 1.3k
MAGNET: CERAMIC
CABLE: 4C SHIELDED


This is an authorized imported product.

Same‑day pickup installation is available at our workshop. (Guitars with complex electronics or hollow‑body instruments (full or semi‑hollow) may require the instrument to be left with us for service.)


Please note:

- Plastic cases may show scuffs or minor blemishes from handling; these are not grounds for return or exchange.

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- Compatibility: The product listed on this page is aftermarket part designed with the intent to fit representative models of Fender® and Gibson® guitars (e.g., Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Les Paul®, SG®, etc.).

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- Disclaimer: Astronauts Guitars or Retro Tone Pickups has no affiliation with or endorsement from Fender or Gibson or their affiliates. The products listed are not genuine OEM parts but aftermarket parts. Please judge suitability and installation at your own responsibility, taking into account the specifications and individual variations of the target instrument.

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