In excellent condition, purchased 2.5 months ago. They have been in the bass for a very short time , still have the protectors on . There has been extra shielding for any interference as well as an upgrade to the cable because I had to cut the ends anyway to get it into my bass , so I replaced it with a better one I had . The shielding can be removed by arrangement with the interested party . Very nice magnet , clear fender mono tone , without the problems of mono .