B61P Honk
USD 164.85
The B61P Honk delivers a bold, vocal Precision voice. Hand-wound with 42 AWG plain-enamel wire for broad, expressive mids, it brings punchy lows, strong note center, and smooth, controlled highs — built for players who want unmistakable P-Bass honk with feel, authority, and groove.
B61P Honk — More Honk. More Body. More Voice.
The B61P Honk is a honk-forward Precision split-coil built for players who want a strong, vocal mid character, punchy lows, and a tone that talks back when you dig in.
It delivers unmistakable P-Bass honk with clarity, weight, and authority—expressive and dynamic under the fingers, designed to sit confidently in a band mix without sounding forced, stiff, or nasal.
Split-Coil Set
≈ 12k
Punchy, expressive, and unmistakably vocal.
- Broad, authoritative midrange with real “talk”
- Thick note center that stays defined
- Tight, controlled low end
- Smooth, musical top end with no harsh edge
Built to cut, speak, and groove—locked in the pocket or pushing the band.
Who It’s For
Key Benefits
- Strong, vocal mid character (“honk”)
- Punchy, solid low end
- Smooth, controlled highs
- Excellent dynamic response
- Expressive feel under the fingers
- Built for real-world stage and studio use
Construction
Hand-wound in Canada using Alnico V magnets, 42 AWG plain-enamel wire, vintage-style fiber flatwork, and cloth push-back leads. Nitro dipped and lightly wax-potted for long-term stability while preserving dynamics and feel.
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Tech Specs
| SPEC (B61P Honk) | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Total Ohm Reading: | ≈ 12kΩ (Series) |
| Coil Configuration: | Split-Coil Precision (Hum-Canceling) |
| Polarity / Wind: | Neck Side – South Up / Clockwise • Bridge Side – North Up / Counter-Clockwise |
| Magnet Type: | Alnico V Rod (0.187″ × 0.650″) |
| Wire Type: | 42 AWG Plain-Enamel |
| Pot Value (Recommended): | 250 kΩ Volume / Tone |
| Tone Cap Value: | 0.047 µF (Traditional P-Bass Roll-Off) |
| Output Level: | Medium-High — Vocal, mid-forward Precision output with strong note center |
- All pickups are individually measured and voiced; slight natural variation is part of each hand-wound pickup’s character.
- Split-coil design provides full hum-canceling operation.
- Tone profile: strong, vocal mids (“honk”), punchy low end, smooth controlled highs, and excellent dynamic response.
- Lightly wax-potted for long-term stability while preserving feel and dynamics.
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The Story
Named for Ricky. Voiced on Stage.
The B61 is voiced by Ricky Renouf, a lifelong bassist whose sound is defined by feel, placement, and authority, not theory or trends.
Following the BTone naming convention, 61 marks Ricky’s birth year — a reference to experience earned over decades of playing, listening, and performing at real volume. This pickup was shaped through rehearsals, unfamiliar rooms, and live gigs where bass tone has to work immediately, not just sound good in isolation.
Ricky’s approach to bass is direct and musical: strong note center, vocal mids, and a tone that locks the band together without stepping on everything else. The B61 reflects that philosophy — a Precision voice with presence, punch, and a midrange that speaks clearly in the mix.
This isn’t a pickup built around nostalgia or specs on paper. It’s a pickup refined by a working bassist, focused on honk, feel, and musical authority, and tuned where it matters most: on stage.
No hype.
No mythology.
Just a bass pickup voiced by a bassist.
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 13 × 8 cm |
| Cover Color | No Cover, Black, White, Cream |
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