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Best Pickups for 4-String P-Bass for Enhanced Output 2025

Perfect pickups for 4-string p-bass for enhanced-output - 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 Antiquity P-Bass Split Coil - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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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Bartolini 4-String Original P-Bass BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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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Seymour Duncan AJB-1 Pro Active P-Bass 4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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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Fender Cobalt Chrome P/J Bass Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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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DiMarzio DP126 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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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Lollar P-Bass Highwound - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Lollar P-Bass Highwound

by Lollar
Pop Studio Work Rock
Key Feature:
• Many tonal variations available
✓ PROS
  • • Many tonal variations available
  • • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
✗ CONS
  • • May affect instrument value
  • • Installation requires technical skill

Lollar P-Bass HighwoundPickups for Electric BassSingle coilSuitable for all positionsOutput: MediumSimilar to the...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 439792
$197
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Seymour Duncan SANTII-PPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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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Seymour Duncan SPB-1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Seymour Duncan SPB-1

by Seymour Duncan
Enhanced Output Pop Studio Work
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
  • • Designed for Precision Bass routing
✗ CONS
  • • May alter classic P-Bass sound
  • • Quality pickups can be expensive

Seymour Duncan SPB-1, Replacement Vintage Pickup, For P bass

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 151557
$149
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Fender Cobalt Chrome P Bass Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Fender Cobalt Chrome P Bass Set

by Fender
Studio Work Precision Bass Upgrade Pop
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Designed for Precision Bass routing
  • • Improved output and clarity
✗ CONS
  • • Permanent modification
  • • Installation requires technical skill

Fender Cobalt Chrome P Bass SetSet of Pickups for J-Style Electric BassCoil material: NylonDC resistance 12.4...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 583938
$219
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Seymour Duncan SCPB-2 Hot Single Coil BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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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EMG PJ Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

EMG PJ Set

by EMG
Enhanced Output Precision Bass Upgrade Studio Work
Key Feature:
• Designed for Precision Bass routing
✓ PROS
  • • Designed for Precision Bass routing
  • • Many tonal variations available
✗ CONS
  • • Quality pickups can be expensive
  • • Permanent modification

EMG PJ Set, PJ-Pickup-Set, Very popular system, Full and powerful bass sounds with the singing mids of the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 152407
$171
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EMG Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

EMG Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold

by EMG
Studio Work Precision Bass Upgrade Enhanced Output
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Many tonal variations available
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • May affect instrument value
  • • Permanent modification

EMG Les Claypool LC Brushed GoldPickup for Electric BassActive single coilLes Claypool signature modelSuitable for...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 519636
$153
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DiMarzio DP 296GB Relentless Middle BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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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Sadowsky P-Style Bass Pickup 4 Neck - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Sadowsky P-Style Bass Pickup 4 Neck

by Sadowsky
Tone Modification Precision Bass Upgrade Rock
Key Feature:
• Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
✓ PROS
  • • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • May alter classic P-Bass sound
  • • Quality pickups can be expensive

Sadowsky P-Style Bass Pickup 4 NeckPickups for Electric BassP-style split coilFor neck positionShielded2-wire...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 610276
$81
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Seymour Duncan SPB-2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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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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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