The Seymour Duncan SPB-3 is a force to be reckoned with, as it is a “quarter pounder” split-coil.
This is a popular pickup upgrade for P-Bass owners because of its loud-and-good output combined with extended frequency range due to its quarter-inch-wide pole pieces. After using the SPB-3, you will quickly realize that the wider poles do legitimately punch up your tone and are not just for show. This pickup has also been carefully voiced to keep a P-Bass sounding like a proper P-Bass.
Do these usually sell out quick? Typically, yes they do, but we can get them for you. All you have to do is ask (email us at sales@bestbassgear.com).
Video demo
Notes about this video:
Both pick and fingerstyle play is featured in this video.
At the 3:15 mark, the author of the video explains why this particular pickup upgrade for the P-Bass is important. In particular, if you are a Jazz Bass player and never really liked the P-Bass because it just didn’t have the tonal character you were looking for, the SPB-3 may just make you a believer in the P.
I have a Squire with Quarter Pounders that I bought here over a year ago and they sound great. I also have an American P bass but still prefer the Squire sound. Also, can I really play bass if Patrick Hunter plays like that (great envy expressed)? Thanks for the video.
what effects is he using ……I really like the tone….that tone can’t be just the pick ups can it
What is the signal path setup?? Is this clean or tone shaping used??