Why are P-Bass necks often described as 'thick'?

Historically, P-Bass necks were designed with a larger profile to provide stability and a comfortable feel for players used to larger instruments.

Does the body wood significantly impact the P-Bass tone?

Yes, while the pickup is the primary tonal driver, alder (the most common wood) imparts a balanced tone, while ash can add more clarity and bite.

What does 'split-coil' refer to in the context of a P-Bass pickup?

A split-coil pickup divides the traditional two-coil design into two separate coils, often resulting in a slightly brighter and more articulate tone with reduced hum.

4-String P-Basses - Page 2 - 210 Instruments

Yamaha BBP 34 Vintage White

4-String P-Basses

$2,406

Nut width 40 mm (1.57") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Maple/Alder, 5-Piece neck: Maple/mahogany, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California II VM4 Nighthawk

4-String P-Basses

$2,246

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets

Electric Bass, Alder body, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Rosewood fretboard, 22 Frets,...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Marcus Miller P7 4 New Gen Dark Forest

4-String P-Basses

$744

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Neck profile C-shape neck

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, White...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Fender LTD Player Fusion P-Bass HH HM

4-String P-Basses

$1,420

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01")

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, White 7 mm...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Fender LTD Player Fusion P-Bass HH BK

4-String P-Basses

$1,432

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01")

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, White 7 mm...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California II SLm VM4 PF CSB

4-String P-Basses

$2,177

Nut width 39.5 mm (1.56") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Paulownia with centre block made of swamp ash, Bolt-on...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California II VM 4 MN GD HCA

4-String P-Basses

$2,979

Nut width 39.5 mm (1.56") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Thermo-treated body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California II VS 4 PF 3TS

4-String P-Basses

$1,661

Nut width 39.5 mm (1.56") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Pau Ferro, Nut width:...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Fender Sean Hurley '61 CC P-Bass 3CSB

4-String P-Basses

$6,475

Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Fender Sean Hurley '61 CC P-Bass 3CSB, Electric Bass, Custom Shop Sean Hurley signature model, Selected alder body,...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Fender Pino Palladino Signature Bass

4-String P-Basses

$7,106

Frets 20 frets

Electric Bass, Pino Palladino signature model, Custom Shop Artist series, Body:...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Fender 59 P-Bass RW White Blonde CC

4-String P-Basses

$6,189

Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Fender 1959 Precision Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Fender 60 P-Bass RW WBoA CC

4-String P-Basses

$6,189

Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Fender 1960 Precision Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Fender 59 P-Bass MN Black CC

4-String P-Basses

$5,094

Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black Micarta...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Fender 57 P-Bass MN Deserst Sand CC

4-String P-Basses

$5,616

Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Neck profile:...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Fender 57 P-Bass MN Black CC

4-String P-Basses

$5,616

Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Neck profile: '57...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Fender Player II Mod P Bass MN DSK

4-String P-Basses

$1,144

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Fender Player II Mod P Bass MN 3TS

4-String P-Basses

$1,029

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Neck profile:...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Fender Player II Mod P Bass RW OLP

4-String P-Basses

$1,246

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Fender AV II 60 P Bass RW OWT

4-String P-Basses

$2,607

Nut width 43.2 mm (1.7") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Fingerboard...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Fender Standard P Bass LRL BPG 3TS

4-String P-Basses

$664

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")

Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Indian laurel, White...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Fender Standard P Bass LRL WPG BLK

4-String P-Basses

$633

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")

Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Indian laurel, White...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Fender Standard P Bass MN BPG OWT

4-String P-Basses

$710

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")

Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Fender Standard P Bass MN WPG CND

4-String P-Basses

$616

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")

Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Yamaha BB734 AIDB Indigo Blue

4-String P-Basses

$1,248

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, 3-Piece body: Alder / Maple / Alder, Bolt-on 5-piece neck:...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Fender LTD '54 P Bass HR ANB

4-String P-Basses

$6,877

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Ash body

Fender LTD '54 P Bass HR ANB, Electric Bass, Limited Edition, Custom Shop model, Body: Ash, Bolt-on one-piece neck:...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Lakland Skyline Geezer Butler 4 TBK

4-String P-Basses

$2,167

Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) Signature Model, Body: Ash, Bolt-on...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Markbass MB Yellow PB

4-String P-Basses

$343

Nut width 36 mm (1.42") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Poplar body Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Laurel, Dot fingerboard inlays, Scale:...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Fender 54 P-Bass Journeyman Relic BP

4-String P-Basses

$5,730

Body Ash body

Electric bass, 2-Piece selected body: Ash, One-piece neck: Quartersawn maple,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Fender 54 P-Bass Journeyman Relic PP

4-String P-Basses

$6,073

Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Limited edition, Two-piece body: Selected ash, One-piece neck:...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado SSM

4-String P-Basses

$1,053

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 Morado SSM, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SSM

4-String P-Basses

$1,031

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 RM SSM, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CHM

4-String P-Basses

$1,053

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 Morado CHM, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado SGM

4-String P-Basses

$1,053

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 Morado SGM, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado OBM

4-String P-Basses

$1,053

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Morado...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SGM

4-String P-Basses

$1,031

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybeid PJ4 RM SGM, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CHM

4-String P-Basses

$1,031

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 RM CHM, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM OBM

4-String P-Basses

$1,031

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 RM OBM, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CAO

4-String P-Basses

$1,031

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 RM CAO, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CAO

4-String P-Basses

$1,053

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Morado...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM TSB

4-String P-Basses

$1,031

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 RM TSB, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado TSB

4-String P-Basses

$1,053

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 Morado TSB, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CAR

4-String P-Basses

$1,053

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 Morado CAR, Electric bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CAR

4-String P-Basses

$1,031

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ4 RM CAR, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 BK

4-String P-Basses

$1,031

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ 4 BK, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass MN AVL

4-String P-Basses

$2,693

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10")

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Fingerboard...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass MN UBST

4-String P-Basses

$2,693

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10")

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Fingerboard...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass EB TXT

4-String P-Basses

$2,693

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, White pearloid...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 MO WH

4-String P-Basses

$1,065

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid 4 MO WH, Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Morado,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Shop 4-String P-Basses 2026

Yamaha BBP 34 Vintage White

Sandberg California II VM4 Nighthawk

Marcus Miller P7 4 New Gen Dark Forest

Fender LTD Player Fusion P-Bass HH HM

Fender LTD Player Fusion P-Bass HH BK

Sandberg California II SLm VM4 PF CSB

Sandberg California II VM 4 MN GD HCA

Sandberg California II VS 4 PF 3TS

Fender Sean Hurley '61 CC P-Bass 3CSB

Fender Pino Palladino Signature Bass

Fender 59 P-Bass RW White Blonde CC

Fender 60 P-Bass RW WBoA CC

Fender 59 P-Bass MN Black CC

Fender 57 P-Bass MN Deserst Sand CC

Fender 57 P-Bass MN Black CC

Fender Player II Mod P Bass MN DSK

Fender Player II Mod P Bass MN 3TS

Fender Player II Mod P Bass RW OLP

Fender AV II 60 P Bass RW OWT

Fender Standard P Bass LRL BPG 3TS

Fender Standard P Bass LRL WPG BLK

Fender Standard P Bass MN BPG OWT

Fender Standard P Bass MN WPG CND

Yamaha BB734 AIDB Indigo Blue

Fender LTD '54 P Bass HR ANB

Lakland Skyline Geezer Butler 4 TBK

Markbass MB Yellow PB

Fender 54 P-Bass Journeyman Relic BP

Fender 54 P-Bass Journeyman Relic PP

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado SSM

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SSM

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CHM

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado SGM

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado OBM

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SGM

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CHM

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM OBM

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CAO

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CAO

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM TSB

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado TSB

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CAR

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CAR

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 BK

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass MN AVL

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass MN UBST

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass EB TXT

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 MO WH

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