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

Perfect pickups for 4-string p-bass for intermediate - 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

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

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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Lindy Fralin P-Bass BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

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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Seymour Duncan SPB-2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

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 SANTII-PPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

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 Antiquity II P-Bass Aged - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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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Seymour Duncan SPB-1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

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 Pure Vintage 63 P-Bass PU - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Fender Pure Vintage 63 P-Bass PU

by Fender

Rock Studio Work Precision Bass Upgrade

Key Feature:

• Many tonal variations available

✓ PROS

• Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
• Designed for Precision Bass routing

✗ CONS

• Installation requires technical skill
• May alter classic P-Bass sound

Fender Pure Vintage 63 P-Bass PU, Precision Bass Pickup, AlNiCo 5 magnets, Flush-mount pole pieces, Includes screws

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 332933

$175

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EMG Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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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Fender Cobalt Chrome P Bass Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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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Lollar P-Bass Split Coil - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

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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Lace Pickups Riffblaster P-Bass Pickup - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

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

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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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DiMarzio DP122BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

DiMarzio DP122BK

by DiMarzio

Studio Work Tone Modification Rock

Key Feature:

• Can enhance classic P-Bass tone

✓ PROS

• Many tonal variations available
• Can enhance classic P-Bass tone

✗ CONS

• Quality pickups can be expensive
• Installation requires technical skill

DiMarzio DP122BK, Model P-StyleDiMarzio was the first company to produce replacement pickups for electric guitars and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 132531

$120

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

Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-Bass Split Coil

Fender Cobalt Chrome P/J Bass Set

Seymour Duncan AJB-1 Pro Active P-Bass 4

Lindy Fralin P-Bass BK

Seymour Duncan SPB-2

Seymour Duncan SANTII-PPB

Seymour Duncan Antiquity II P-Bass Aged

Seymour Duncan SPB-1

Fender Pure Vintage 63 P-Bass PU

EMG Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold

Fender Cobalt Chrome P Bass Set

Lollar P-Bass Split Coil

Lace Pickups Riffblaster P-Bass Pickup

DiMarzio DP126 BK

DiMarzio DP122BK

How to Choose the Best Pickups for 4-String P-Bass

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying pickups for 4-string p-bass?

How much should I spend on pickups for 4-string p-bass?

Are expensive pickups for 4-string p-bass worth the investment?

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Should I buy pickups for 4-string p-bass online or in-store?

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