Vintage P Bass Spes (wire)

[PoorMan]

What kind of wire, insulation and build did Fender use in the 50s and 60s on P-Bass pickups?

Also, what's the point of the brass baseplates on some versions...and do any vendors sell them?

[Spence]

http://www.thegaragedoor.com/gdicons/tipicons/gbass.jpg
These work well and are made from plain enamel wire.

[jonson]

Is that really you, or your Dad kiddo.

[David Schwab]

The notes I have say it's formvar, but I've seen PE too.

The brass plate is for grounding/shielding. I'm not sure it's needed.

Here's the ground plate:

Bass Parts Resource* ::* Bass Shielding Products

[Spence]

Is that really you, or your Dad kiddo.

It's me when I went to a fancy dress party as you!