Split ’51 P-Bass
Our Lindy Fralin Split ’51 P-Bass is a great single-coil tone replacement for 50’s and reissues. Loud and clear, with no hum. Using USA-Made parts and made by hand, our pickups sound leaps and bounds better than the stock pickups. This is the Hum-Cancelling version of our ’51 P-Bass.
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Split '51 P-Bass FEATURES:
Our combination of authentic 50’s P-Bass tone and a Left-Right Coil Design give you killer tone, with no hum! With no modification necessary, the Fralin Split ’51 will drop right into your era-authentic bass or re-issue with ease. This pickup will fatten up your bass up a bit, too. The Fralin Split ’51 is our hum-canceling version of our Fralin ’51 P-Bass Pickup.
- Lindy Fralin Original Design – Completely Hum-Cancelling
- Original Fender specifications, with modern output
- Superb articulation for a clean and clear tone
- Designed to be even across all frequencies
- USA-made Alnico 5 Magnets for optimal tonal balance and output
- Hand-wound with our “Sectioning” technique for unique, dynamic sound
- Hand-built fiberboard Bobbins for unrivaled quality control
- 10-Year Warranty on manufacturing defects
Sound
Warm, rich, full, with no hum. The top end is warm and round; the low end is full, deep, and dynamic. Our Fralin Split ’51 is the perfect pickup for those who want an era-authentic 50’s P-Bass tone with no hum. The extended low end is deep, rich, and full. Alnico 5 Magnets give this pickup optimal tonal balance and output. By adding a second coil, we were able to achieve a completely silent operation, with a hint of fatness added to it.
It starts here: our manufacturing process allows us to achieve unparalleled quality control. Our Split ’51 P-Bass Pickups consist of USA-Made magnets and wire. Our bobbins are hand-built using local fiberboard and have incredible attention to detail. We wind each pickup by hand, one at a time. Each pickup is wound using our proprietary “Sectioning” technique. This gives the pickup a sweet, clear tone. We assemble each pickup one at a time, by hand. This allows us to achieve unbeatable attention to detail. Finally, we wax-pot the pickup to preserve the pickup and prevent microphonics.
Tech Specs
We use Vintage Specifications. Alnico 5 Magnets. 42-Gauge SPN Wire. Hand-made Bobbins.
The Split ’51 P-Bass reads 7K.
Sizing
Split '51 P-Bass Questions And Answers:
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Hi. Sorry for my english. I got a Squire CV 50 P. 2021. I like no hum. What do I choose? And is there extra tax for shipping to Denmark. Jan Weiberg :)
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Q Hi. Sorry for my english. I got a Squire CV 50 P. 2021. I like no hum. What do I choose? And is t...... Read moreThere are no answers for this question yet.
If I wanted to use two of these as a neck and bridge set, would it be wise to go with a 5% underwind for the neck or a 5% overwind for the bridge, to keep things balanced?
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Q If I wanted to use two of these as a neck and bridge set, would it be wise to go with a 5% underw...... Read moreA
Hey Lee,
I would simply recommend a "Stock" neck and an Overwind bridge. Let us know in the notes field that you'll be using the pickups as a set, and we'll custom-wind the set to match. - Tyler
Are the pole pieces adjustable on this pickup? If so, how?
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Q Are the pole pieces adjustable on this pickup? If so, how?A
Hey Lou, as it turns out, the pole pieces are not adjustable on this model. We offer two staggers - Stock and Hybrid, for flatter fingerboard radiuses.
Is this pick-up potted? If so, what with?
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Q Is this pick-up potted? If so, what with?A
Hey Matt, yes our Split '51 P-Bass is a potted pickup. We use Paraffin wax.
I am looking for fat low end strong puchy style retro p bass sound. Is 10 percent overwind too much..? What is the difference in sound and tone between 5 and ten percent overwind? Also, how much is postage to the UK? Thank you
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Q I am looking for fat low end strong puchy style retro p bass sound. Is 10 percent overwind too mu...... Read moreA
Hey Bjorn, you can absolutely go with the +10%, if you want the thickest tone possible! The 5% overwind and 10% overwind are pretty subtle - not massive differences in tone. That said, if you're looking for the fattest tone, go with the +10%. Our postage to the UK is a flat fee of $50.
Hi. My Squier cv 51 p bass has a neck radius of 9.5”. Would you recommend the stock staggering or custom?
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Q Hi. My Squier cv 51 p bass has a neck radius of 9.5”. Would you recommend the stock staggering or...... Read moreA
Hey Jim, I'd recommend Stock Stagger.
Can I specifically get this wound to a 14k output? Also, because your model isn’t stacked, I shouldn’t need to route for the pickup to fit, correct?
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Q Can I specifically get this wound to a 14k output? Also, because your model isn’t stacked, I shou...... Read moreA
Hey Jeff, we can, but that ohm reading is way out of our spec. We recommend going with our +10% output, which will read ~8.5K. Keep in mind that these pickups are a unique design and Ohm readings are not helpful when determining output. If you try the +10% and still need a higher output, we can process an exchange for you and get the right output for you!
Hi, Fralin folks--I'm anticipating delivery of a Sire D5 bass mid-January. The few reviews I've read/seen mention that the only real shortcoming of this bass is (drum roll) the pickup and that low end might be a little lacking. Have you had a chance to fit either the '51 or Split '51 to this bass? Will it fit? Any recommendations on which--and any mods: wiring, stagger (D5 listed at 9.5" radius)--options for this application? Many thanks.
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Q Hi, Fralin folks--I'm anticipating delivery of a Sire D5 bass mid-January. The few reviews I've r...... Read moreA
It's tough to say for certain - that's why we have our Dimensions, located here: Split 51 Dimensions. Check those to make sure. We would keep the stagger at Stock.
Is there a recommended pots value and tone cap recommendation for this pickup? Thanks, Jon
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Q Is there a recommended pots value and tone cap recommendation for this pickup? Thanks, JonA
Hey Jon - always 250K for the Pot Value, and a 0.02mfd is a great Cap Value to start with.
Which Stagger To Choose?
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Q Which Stagger To Choose?A If you have a Vintage Neck Radius, choose Stock. If you have a flatter Neck Radius (9.5? +), Choose Hybrid.
What Output do I select?
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Q What Output do I select?A Good question. For the most balanced tone between highs and lows, go to the Stock Output, which is a replica of the earliest P-Basses. If you’re looking for a thicker and darker tone, opt for the +5% Output. If you’re looking for a cleaner and more articulate sound, opt for the -5% output.
What’s the difference between this model and the Stock ’51 P-Bass?
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Q What’s the difference between this model and the Stock ’51 P-Bass?A No hum! Tonally, they are very similar, with this model being slightly fatter and darker. It’s subtle.
Will this pickup fit my Bass?
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Q Will this pickup fit my Bass?A Good question – when we designed this pickup, we based it off of the American version. Some overseas versions might have a slightly smaller rout and might require modifying the fiberboard of the pickup. Check below under “Sizing Information” for our size.
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Love it. Big, full tone, no buzz. I could not be happier – my bass could not be happier. Sincere thanks, Lindy.
This was the first time in 35 years of playing that I have replaced a stock pickup, so I didn’t know what to expect. I dropped this in a cheapo Squier ’51 P-bass copy after the cover on the original pickup shattered during a gig. In short, it completely transformed the bass. The sound is much more even and sweet than the factory p/u, but it doesn’t lack punch either. For the first time in ages, I’m going directly into the amp rather than warming up and rounding out the tone through a Sadowsky preamp. Just a great sound.
This is my first Lindy Fralin pickup, and I must say, I’m impressed. This pickup does exactly what they said it would. Big bottom end, firm mids, crisp highs. It’s like a brain transplant for my P-bass. Way more sound that the factory pickup, and no noise!
I had the tech at my local shop install this PU. It is still a P bass but the sound and tone is unbelievable. I’m a fan. It may seem extravagant to install it in a Squier CV 50s bass but not if you’re hearing it. The bass is well made and the pickup is perfect for it and I am completely satisfied with it. Much fatter, fuller tone but yet still pure P Bass. Thanks.
WOW!
Just installed the Split ’51 P-Bass pickup, and it is a SCREAMER! Thank you for your quality workmanship.
Got a Lindy Fralin 51P split coil to replace the stock single coil pickup in my CIJ 51P reissue. Key issue I had was that the stock pick up was very noisy in the places I end up gigging. I was a little concerned that the Fralin might not have as much output as the stock pick up. My fears were unfounded. The Fralin is sweet sounding, has plenty of kick and most importantly is dead quiet.
Install was a breeze. The Fralin Split Coil fit right in the 51P route and while I am no wizard with a soldering iron, the connection was very easy.
Very happy with the new, quiet 51P split coil.
The Magnet for A string on my pickup is higher the the others for some reason, is this normal? it makes the A a little hotter and the E a little weaker. D and G just fine. Love the sound.
No equalization everything flat on amp
my A Guitar Squier Classic Vibe 50’s P-Bass
Hey Steven,
Thanks for your comment. If you look at our picture, it is the norm for the A string to be a bit higher. If this is a recurring issue for you, let us know and we can exchange it for a custom stagger!
Tyler
It sounds beautiful! I replaced a single coil that I ran with a Fender Bass Humbucker neck pickup and the single coil struggled to keep up and was noisy. Your overwound split coil has great tone and power. Fender body, Warmoth birdseye maple neck, Schaller tuners and Bad Ass bridge. All my other basses are active and this bass can keep up with them now! Definitely will be considering your pickups for my future needs!
Sincerely, Raul
Hi…
I ordered the split 51 P-Bass pickup and finally had time to install it a couple of weeks ago. Just recorded with it today and am blown away. I put it in a new Squire Classic Vibe P-Bass that screamed buy me one day at my local guitar shop….beautiful bass….played beautifully but the sound was eh….I knew I could do better. Glad I did some research and arrived at your site. Not only does this split pickup kill the noise….which was unbearable…..but the tone is ridiculous….I’ve never never had a bass sound like this….I almost feel like I can’t tell anyone about this….it’s too good.
So…all I can say is …Thank you.
Peace…
Been using lindy’s in all my fender bass’s
Smooth even lush tone and response
The 51 split p bass is quiet yet punchy and full bodied.
Very happy indeed!