Best Pickups for 4-String P-Bass Under $200 2026
Affordable pickups for 4-string p-bass under $200 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Seymour Duncan AJB-1 Pro Active P-Bass 4
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...
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4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556332
$197
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Seymour Duncan SPB-1
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
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5.0/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 151557
$149
#3
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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...
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4.7/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 438444
$175
#4
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5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 439792
$197
#5
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4.5/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
DiMarzio DP 296N Relentless Middle N
by
DiMarzio
Studio Work
Pop
Precision Bass Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Professional upgrade option
✓ PROS
- • Many tonal variations available
- • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
- • Permanent modification
- • May affect instrument value
DiMarzio DP 296N Relentless Middle NPickup for Electric BassOutput: 180 mVMagnet material: CeramicDeveloped in...
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4.5/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 511265
$153
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Seymour Duncan SPB-2
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...
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4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 245381
$144
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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...
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4.9/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 511271
$164
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
DiMarzio DP122CR
by
DiMarzio
Rock
Studio Work
Tone Modification
Key Feature:
• Many tonal variations available
✓ PROS
- • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
- • Designed for Precision Bass routing
✗ CONS
- • May alter classic P-Bass sound
- • Permanent modification
DiMarzio DP122CR, Pickup, P-Style model, 2-Piece bass pickup set with higher output, Harmonizes very well with DiMarzio...
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4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 234713
$120
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Seymour Duncan SPB-3
Precision Bass Upgrade
Enhanced Output
Studio Work
Key Feature:
• Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
✓ PROS
- • Designed for Precision Bass routing
- • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
✗ CONS
- • May alter classic P-Bass sound
- • Installation requires technical skill
Seymour Duncan SPB-3Bass PickupFor P-Style bassesQuarter-poundMaximum output and extended frequency spectrumThe 1/4...
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4.9/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 164938
$144
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Seymour Duncan SPB-4
Rock
Precision Bass Upgrade
Enhanced Output
Key Feature:
• Designed for Precision Bass routing
✓ PROS
- • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
- • Many tonal variations available
✗ CONS
- • May alter classic P-Bass sound
- • May affect instrument value
Seymour Duncan SPB-4Bass PickupFor P-Style bassesSteve Harris (Iron Maiden) signature modelDesigned according to Steve...
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4.5/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 318707
$149
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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...
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4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 230001
$176
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 512688
$171
#13
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 418805
$197
#14
⭐
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
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4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 332933
$175
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
DiMarzio DP127 BK
by
DiMarzio
Studio Work
Rock
Pop
Key Feature:
• Improved output and clarity
✓ PROS
- • Many tonal variations available
- • Can enhance classic P-Bass tone
✗ CONS
- • May affect instrument value
- • Quality pickups can be expensive
DiMarzio DP127 BK, Bass Pick up Split PDiMarzio was the first company that manufactured replacement pickups for...
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 152385
$131
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.
