Seymour Duncan SCPB-1 BLK
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Seymour Duncan
SCPB-1 BLK
Product Info
Article Number:
213019
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SCPB-1 BLK
Category:
Pickups for 4-String P-Bass
Price:
$127.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SCPB-1 is a fantastic recreation of the early Precision Bass sound. If you’re chasing that warm, round, and articulate vintage P-Bass tone for country, surf, or classic rock, this pickup delivers an incredible amount of authenticity for a budget-friendly price.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan SCPB-1 BLK
- Pickups for Electric Bass
- Vintage single-coil P-style bass pickup
- Vintage-correct single coil pickup
- Exact replica of the first Precision Bass® from the early 50s (Telecaster® bass)
- This pickup we have devoted the time-honored "Tele®-Bass" model of the early 50s
- Coils
- magnets
- wire and the black yarn are exactly as before and provide the original look and the same bright tone
- Produces the same beautiful brilliant tone
- Ideal for country
- surf
- blues and classic rock
PROS
- • Authentic vintage P-Bass tone, remarkably close to originals
- • Uses vintage-correct windings, magnets, and wire for accuracy
- • Black yarn cover replicates early 50s aesthetic perfectly
- • Excellent value for a Seymour Duncan-quality pickup
CONS
- • Output is lower than modern pickups; lacks high-gain punch
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in vintage styles only
- • May require adjustments for non-vintage P-Bass setups
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico II
Output Level
6.5k Ohm
DC Resistance
3.575 Ohms
Mounting
4-Hole Standard P-Bass Mount
Cover
Black Yarn
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's remarkably close, capturing the core tonal characteristics, but Fender's earliest pickups had some manufacturing inconsistencies this pickup aims to replicate accurately.
It's unlikely to integrate well; the lower output and vintage voicing will clash with active electronics' boosted signal and EQ.
Primarily cosmetic, but the yarn dampens high-frequency resonance slightly, contributing to the vintage tone's character.
