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 3 - 210 Instruments

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 SOWHP

4-String P-Basses

$1,031

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

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

4.4 AudioFu Score

Fender Player II P Bass MN BCG

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, Fingerboard...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Fender Player II P Bass RW PWT

4-String P-Basses

$1,009

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: Rosewood, White dot...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Fender 59 P-Bass B Journeyman Relic

4-String P-Basses

$6,877

Frets 20 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Custom Shop model, Body: Alder, Neck: Flat Swan Maple, Neck...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Fender 55 P-Bass BB Journeyman Relic

4-String P-Basses

$6,189

Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Custom Shop model, Body: Alder, "Quartersawn" neck: Maple, Neck...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Satin Black

4-String P-Basses

$1,191

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: caramelised maple, Fingerboard: caramelised...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH SFRD

4-String P-Basses

$1,191

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: caramelised maple, Fingerboard: caramelised maple,...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH NAT

4-String P-Basses

$1,145

Frets 20 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: Caramelised maple, Fingerboard: Caramelised maple,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Sonic Blue

4-String P-Basses

$1,191

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: caramelised maple, Fingerboard: caramelised...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Squier Sonic Precision Califor Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$254

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Poplar body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

4.4 AudioFu Score

Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$338

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

4.7 AudioFu Score

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ B Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$327

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

4.4 AudioFu Score

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ O Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$338

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

4.8 AudioFu Score

Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom GZ 4 PP

4-String P-Basses

$1,890

Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

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

4.6 AudioFu Score

Fender LTD '59 P-Bass Special NB

4-String P-Basses

$5,730

Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Fender LTD '59 P-Bass Special NB, Electric Bass, Limited Edition, Body: Two-piece selected ash, Neck: Quartersawn...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$354

Nut width 39 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 355.6 mm (14") Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

4.4 AudioFu Score

Squier Sonic Precision California BL

4-String P-Basses

$224

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Poplar body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

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

4.4 AudioFu Score

Squier Sonic Precision 2TSB

4-String P-Basses

$224

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Poplar body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

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

4.6 AudioFu Score

Squier Sonic Precision Black

4-String P-Basses

$205

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Poplar body Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard

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

4.9 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton PB-50 FR Vintage Series Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$159

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

4.6 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton PB-50 LH SB Vintage Ser Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$159

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

4.4 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton PB-50 SB Vintage Series Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$155

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

4.6 AudioFu Score

Marcus Miller P8-4 NT

4-String P-Basses

$801

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Neck profile C-shape neck Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Body: Swamp ash, Neck: Bolt-on roasted maple , Fingerboard: Maple, White Perloid...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Fender AV II 60 P BASS RW WT3TB

4-String P-Basses

$2,635

Nut width 43.2 mm (1.7") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Neck profile C-shape neck Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Block-glued slab board rosewood fingerboard,...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$171

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Poplar body

4.8 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag

4-String P-Basses

$171

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Poplar body

4.4 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton PB-20 BK Standard Serie Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$148

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Poplar body

4.4 AudioFu Score

Schecter Model-T Session-4 ANS

4-String P-Basses

$1,202

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Strings 4-string Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Swamp ash body, Bolt-on maple neck, Fingerboard: Maple, Ebony side block...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Marcus Miller P5R Alder-4 VWH

4-String P-Basses

$561

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Neck profile C-shape neck

Electric Bass, Alder body, Roasted maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Neck profile: C,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California II VM 4 PF BB GH

4-String P-Basses

$2,005

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, White dot...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California II VT 4 Black Matt

4-String P-Basses

$2,291

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: Ebony, Matched...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series

4-String P-Basses

$159

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Poplar body

Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Roseacer, Dot...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California II VS 4 FR MHCA

4-String P-Basses

$3,610

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

Electric Bass, Body: Alder (Thermo and Vibration treatment), Bolt-on neck: Maple,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK

4-String P-Basses

$297

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

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

4.4 AudioFu Score

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ OW

4-String P-Basses

$308

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

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

4.5 AudioFu Score

Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB

4-String P-Basses

$308

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Laurel, Pearloid Dot...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG

4-String P-Basses

$492

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Neck profile C-shape neck Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Alder body, One-piece roasted maple neck, Fingerboard: roasted maple, Neck...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 DRD

4-String P-Basses

$515

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

Electric Bass, Alder body, One-piece roasted maple neck, Roasted maple fretboard, Neck...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS

4-String P-Basses

$515

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

Electric Bass, Alder body, One-piece roasted maple neck, Roasted maple fretboard, Neck...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California II VS 4 HCA Marley

4-String P-Basses

$2,635

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

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fretboard: Rosewood,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Yamaha BB734 A TMBL

4-String P-Basses

$1,214

Scale 864 mm (34.02")

Electric Bass, 3-Piece body: alder / maple / alder, 5-Piece neck: maple / mahogany, Fretboard:...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Yamaha BB 434 BK

4-String P-Basses

$836

Scale 864 mm (34.02")

Electric Bass, Alder body, Maple/Mahogany 5-piece neck, Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) fretboard, 21...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Squier CV 70s P Bass MN BK

4-String P-Basses

$515

Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Neck profile C-shape neck

Electric Bass, Body: Nato, Neck: Maple, Neck attachment: Bolt-on, Fretboard: Maple,...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Yamaha BB734 A DCSG RW

4-String P-Basses

$1,260

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 4-string Body Alder body

4-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, maple, alder, Neck: 5-Ply maple/mahogany, Fretboard:...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL OWT

4-String P-Basses

$480

Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") Neck profile C-shape neck Body Poplar body

Electric Bass, Classic Vibe Series, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Neck attachment: Bolt-on,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL 3TS

4-String P-Basses

$492

Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") Neck profile C-shape neck Body Poplar body

Electric Bass, Classic Vibe Series, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Indian...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton PB-20 SBK Standard Series

4-String P-Basses

$148

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Poplar body

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

4.8 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural

4-String P-Basses

$343

Nut width 39 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 355.6 mm (14") Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Style: PB, Ergonomically shaped body made of swamp ash, 6-Bolt...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Shop 4-String P-Basses 2026

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 SOWHP

Fender Player II P Bass MN BCG

Fender Player II P Bass RW PWT

Fender 59 P-Bass B Journeyman Relic

Fender 55 P-Bass BB Journeyman Relic

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Satin Black

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH SFRD

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH NAT

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Sonic Blue

Squier Sonic Precision Califor Bundle

Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB Bundle

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ B Bundle

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ O Bundle

Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom GZ 4 PP

Fender LTD '59 P-Bass Special NB

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural Bundle

Squier Sonic Precision California BL

Squier Sonic Precision 2TSB

Squier Sonic Precision Black

Harley Benton PB-50 FR Vintage Series Bundle

Harley Benton PB-50 LH SB Vintage Ser Bundle

Harley Benton PB-50 SB Vintage Series Bundle

Marcus Miller P8-4 NT

Fender AV II 60 P BASS RW WT3TB

Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series Bundle

Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag

Harley Benton PB-20 BK Standard Serie Bundle

Schecter Model-T Session-4 ANS

Marcus Miller P5R Alder-4 VWH

Sandberg California II VM 4 PF BB GH

Sandberg California II VT 4 Black Matt

Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series

Sandberg California II VS 4 FR MHCA

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ OW

Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 DRD

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS

Sandberg California II VS 4 HCA Marley

Yamaha BB734 A TMBL

Yamaha BB 434 BK

Squier CV 70s P Bass MN BK

Yamaha BB734 A DCSG RW

Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL OWT

Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL 3TS

Harley Benton PB-20 SBK Standard Series

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural

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