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Best Pickups for 4-String P-Bass for Beginner 2025

Perfect pickups for 4-string p-bass for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Precision Bass Upgrade For Rock For Pop For Studio Work For Enhanced Output For Tone Modification
BRANDS: Seymour Duncan EMG DiMarzio Fender
Seymour Duncan SANTII-PPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Seymour Duncan SANTII-PPB

by Seymour Duncan
Pop Enhanced Output Studio Work
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Professional upgrade option
  • • Many tonal variations available
✗ CONS
  • • Permanent modification
  • • May alter classic P-Bass sound

Seymour Duncan SANTII-PPBPickup for 4-String Electric BassSplit coilfor P-style modelsFor the bridge positionEarly-60s...

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 208561
$285
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Lindy Fralin P-Bass BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Lindy Fralin P-Bass BK

by Lindy Fralin
Studio Work Pop Precision Bass Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Professional upgrade option
✓ PROS
  • • Improved output and clarity
  • • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
✗ CONS
  • • Permanent modification
  • • Quality pickups can be expensive

Lindy Fralin P-Bass BKPickup for Electric BassSingle-coil pickup for P-Style electric bassPosition: Neck and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 458626
$208
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DiMarzio DP 296G Relentless Middle G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

DiMarzio DP 296G Relentless Middle G

by DiMarzio
Tone Modification Enhanced Output Rock
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Professional upgrade option
  • • Many tonal variations available
✗ CONS
  • • May alter classic P-Bass sound
  • • May affect instrument value

DiMarzio DP 296G Relentless Middle GPickup for Electric BassSplit CoilDeveloped in cooperation with Billy...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 512688
$171
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-Bass Split Coil - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-Bass Split Coil

by Seymour Duncan
Enhanced Output Studio Work Pop
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Many tonal variations available
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • Quality pickups can be expensive
  • • Installation requires technical skill

Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-Bass Split CoilPickups for Electric BassAntiquity ModelSplit coilFor the neck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 554372
$285
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Lollar P-Bass Split Coil - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Lollar P-Bass Split Coil

by Lollar
Rock Studio Work Pop
Key Feature:
• Professional upgrade option
✓ PROS
  • • Designed for Precision Bass routing
  • • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
✗ CONS
  • • Installation requires technical skill
  • • May alter classic P-Bass sound

Lollar P-Bass Split CoilPickup for P-Style Electric BassSplit single coilVintage outputWrapped and made to the vintage...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 418805
$197
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DiMarzio DP 296GB Relentless Middle BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

DiMarzio DP 296GB Relentless Middle BK

by DiMarzio
Pop Tone Modification Enhanced Output
Key Feature:
• Many tonal variations available
✓ PROS
  • • Many tonal variations available
  • • Designed for Precision Bass routing
✗ CONS
  • • Permanent modification
  • • Quality pickups can be expensive

DiMarzio DP 296GB Relentless Middle BKPickup for Electric BassOutput: 180 mVMagnet material: CeramicDeveloped in...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 511271
$164
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Seymour Duncan SCPB-2 Hot Single Coil BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Seymour Duncan SCPB-2 Hot Single Coil BK

by Seymour Duncan
Enhanced Output Pop Tone Modification
Key Feature:
• Designed for Precision Bass routing
✓ PROS
  • • Many tonal variations available
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • Quality pickups can be expensive
  • • Installation requires technical skill

Seymour Duncan SCPB-2 Hot Single Coil BKPickups for Electric BassSingle coilFor the neck positionMedium-high...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 557523
$131
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Lace Pickups Riffblaster P-Bass Pickup - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Lace Pickups Riffblaster P-Bass Pickup

by Lace Pickups
Precision Bass Upgrade Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Professional upgrade option
  • • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
✗ CONS
  • • May affect instrument value
  • • Installation requires technical skill

Lace Pickups Riffblaster P-Bass PickupPickup Set for Electric BassFor P-style modelsNate Newton Signature setCeramic...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 438444
$175
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DiMarzio DP126 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

DiMarzio DP126 BK

by DiMarzio
Enhanced Output Precision Bass Upgrade Tone Modification
Key Feature:
• Designed for Precision Bass routing
✓ PROS
  • • Designed for Precision Bass routing
  • • Improved output and clarity
✗ CONS
  • • May affect instrument value
  • • May alter classic P-Bass sound

DiMarzio DP126 BK, Pickup-Set for Electric BassDiMarzio was first to offer replacement pickups for electric-guitars and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 152384
$193
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Seymour Duncan AJB-1 Pro Active P-Bass 4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Seymour Duncan AJB-1 Pro Active P-Bass 4

by Seymour Duncan
Studio Work Rock Precision Bass Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Professional upgrade option
  • • Many tonal variations available
✗ CONS
  • • May affect instrument value
  • • Installation requires technical skill

Seymour Duncan AJB-1 Pro Active P-Bass 4PickupFor P-style electric basses4-String versionActiveNeck positionSplit...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556332
$197
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EMG PJX Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

EMG PJX Set

by EMG
Tone Modification Precision Bass Upgrade Pop
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Designed for Precision Bass routing
  • • Improved output and clarity
✗ CONS
  • • Installation requires technical skill
  • • May alter classic P-Bass sound

EMG PJX SetPickup SetWith P style and J style pickupFor 4-stringStandard PJ millingNewly developed preampwith open and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 230001
$176
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Seymour Duncan SPB-2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Seymour Duncan SPB-2

by Seymour Duncan
Pop Enhanced Output Precision Bass Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Designed for Precision Bass routing
  • • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
✗ CONS
  • • Permanent modification
  • • May alter classic P-Bass sound

Seymour Duncan SPB-2PickupStrong pickupSimilar design to the vintage model but with more coil windings and therefore...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 245381
$144
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity II P-Bass Aged - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Seymour Duncan Antiquity II P-Bass Aged

by Seymour Duncan
Precision Bass Upgrade Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Professional upgrade option
✓ PROS
  • • Designed for Precision Bass routing
  • • Many tonal variations available
✗ CONS
  • • May alter classic P-Bass sound
  • • Quality pickups can be expensive

Seymour Duncan Antiquity II P-Bass AgedPickup for Electric BassAntiquity II SeriesSingle coilNeck positionWarmfull...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 555357
$190
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Fender Cobalt Chrome P/J Bass Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Fender Cobalt Chrome P/J Bass Set

by Fender
Studio Work Tone Modification Enhanced Output
Key Feature:
• Designed for Precision Bass routing
✓ PROS
  • • Many tonal variations available
  • • Improved output and clarity
✗ CONS
  • • Permanent modification
  • • Quality pickups can be expensive

Fender Cobalt Chrome P/J Bass SetSet of Pickups for J-Style Electric BassCoil material: NylonDC resistance: Neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 583951
$274
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Bartolini 4-String Original P-Bass BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Bartolini 4-String Original P-Bass BK

by Bartolini
Precision Bass Upgrade Rock Tone Modification
Key Feature:
• Professional upgrade option
✓ PROS
  • • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
  • • Many tonal variations available
✗ CONS
  • • May affect instrument value
  • • Installation requires technical skill

Bartolini 4-String Original P-Bass BKPickups for Electric BassPassive Split-P Coildeep vintage P-Bass...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602418
$201
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How to Choose the Best Pickups for 4-String P-Bass

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced pickups for 4-string p-bass typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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