Detail 01
.25-inch Alnico V rod magnets
Thick magnet slugs sit close to the strings. That is where the extra output comes from.
Product detailSKU #1274034493711
Seymour DuncanSCPB-3 Quarter Pound Single-Coil P Bass Pickup
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Quarter Pound single-coil P Bass pickup with .25-inch Alnico V rods, $89. For single-coil P routes, not split-coil Precisions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Single-coil P style basses with one long pickup slot
- Players wanting more output from a single-coil P
- Builders wiring a simple one-pickup, one-volume bass
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard split-coil Precision basses — wrong route
- Players sensitive to hum; a single coil is not humbucking
- Anyone wanting coil-splitting or series/parallel switching
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Single-coil, not split-coil
One continuous coil in one long slot. It will not drop into a standard staggered Precision route.
Detail 03
Single-conductor PVC cable
One hot wire plus shield. Straightforward to wire, but no options for series/parallel or coil switching.
Detail 04
4.5 kHz resonant peak
The pickup's natural emphasis sits in the upper mids, where string attack and pick noise live.
Detail 05
EQ 6 / 8 / 8 (treble / mid / bass)
Mids and lows are pushed harder than treble. A thick response rather than a bright one.
Detail 06
$89, one pickup
Covers a full single-pickup bass. No second unit needed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check you have a single long pickup route, not the staggered split-coil P route.
- 02Soldering required; no pots, pickguard, screws or harness included.
- 03Being single-coil, it hums near computer monitors and dimmers. No shielding included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between this and the SPB-3?
This is the single-coil version for a single long route. The SPB-3 is the split-coil version for a standard Precision route. They are not interchangeable.
02Will it fit my regular Precision Bass?
No, not if your bass has the two staggered coil halves. This one needs a single continuous slot.
03Does it hum?
Yes, like any single coil. Shielding the cavity and keeping away from monitors and dimmers reduces it, but does not remove it.
04Can I split it or wire it in parallel?
No. The single-conductor cable gives one hot and a ground, so only standard wiring is possible.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- EQ
- 6 / 8 / 8 (Treb/Mid/Bass)
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- P
- Bridge
- 4.5kHz
1 detailsIn the box
- Cable
- Single-conductor PVC
1 detailsOther
- Magnet
- .25 inch Alnico V Rods
