NOS Ken Smith 4-String Soapbar Pickup Set – Circa 1990 – Hex Pole Pieces – Rare

For sale is a rare New Old Stock (NOS) set of original Ken Smith 4-string soapbar pickups, dating from the late 1980s to early 1990s (transition era from NY to PA).

These pickups feature the iconic exposed Hex-Key pole pieces, allowing for precise string balance – a feature highly sought after by collectors of early BT Custom and Burner series basses.

Technical Specifications:

• Condition: NOS (New Old Stock), never installed, no solder residue on pins.
• Impedance: ~3.6 kOhms (factory pre-wired in parallel for the classic Smith "Hi-Fi" growl).
• Construction: 4-pin PCB connector on the underside.
• Spacing: Calibrated set with ~53mm (Neck) and ~55mm (Bridge) string spacing.
• Design: Rounded top edges and corners (late 80s/early 90s housing).
• Output: Passive humbucking design, optimized for Smith/HazLab active preamps.

Perfect for restoring a vintage Ken Smith bass to its original glory or upgrading a high-end custom build with the authentic "Smith Sound."

Sold as a pair and as is

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