Höfner H510B Diamond Pickup

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Höfner H510B Diamond Pickup

Höfner

H510B Diamond Pickup

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 522263
Brand: Höfner
Model: H510B Diamond Pickup
Price: $108.90

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This Höfner H510B Diamond pickup is a fantastic option if you're chasing that classic, mellow 60s Höfner bass sound. It’s got a really warm, woody tone with a surprising amount of clarity, perfect for Motown, early rock, and vintage jazz. While it's not a powerhouse for modern metal, it nails that old-school vibe beautifully.

Product Description

Höfner H510B Diamond Pickup, Pickup for electric bass, Fits Violin/Cavern and Club CV basses, Fits most violin basses from 1960 to 1961 with narrow pickup position, Dimensions (W x D x H): 66 x 31 x 14.5 mm

PROS
  • • Faithful reproduction of vintage Höfner Diamond pickup tone.
  • • Compact size allows fitment on a wider range of vintage basses.
  • • Alnico V magnet delivers a warm, rounded, and articulate sound.
  • • Solid construction with quality materials for reliable performance.
CONS
  • • Output is relatively low, needing a preamp for high-gain styles.
  • • Limited tonal flexibility; excels in vintage tones, less so modern ones.
  • • Mounting can be tricky on basses with non-standard pickup cavities.

Product Video

Key Features

Type Single Coil
Magnet Alnico V
Output Level Medium-Low
DC Resistance 7.5kΩ
Mounting Screw/Clamp
Strings 4-String Bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

While it's designed for 60s models, it's worth measuring your bass's pickup cavity; later models may have slightly different dimensions.
This is a low-output pickup, prioritizing vintage warmth and clarity over aggressive punch; it will require amplification to match a hotter pickup's volume.
Yes, it's a standard-sized single coil; you can swap it out fairly easily, but be mindful of your bass's wiring configuration.

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