Detail 01
Quarter Pound pole pieces
Oversized magnet slugs sit closer to the strings, so output is higher than a standard P pickup.
Product detailSKU #1274034493699
Seymour DuncanSPB-3 Quarter Pound P Bass Pickup - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Quarter Pound P Bass replacement pickup with a black cover, priced at $99. For Precision players who want more output from the stock pickup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Precision basses with a standard split-coil route
- Players wanting a hotter output than a stock pickup
- Anyone matching black hardware and a black pickguard
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz Bass owners — the route and shape are different
- Players wanting to keep an unmodified stock instrument
- Anyone unwilling to solder or pay a tech
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
P configuration
The two-piece split coil that drops into a standard Precision route. Two halves, one pickup, one output.
Detail 03
Black cover
Cosmetic only. Matches black pickguards and hardware; visible through most standard P pickguard cutouts.
Detail 04
$99 for the pair of halves
This is one complete P pickup, not one half. You do not need to buy two.
Detail 05
Higher output than stock
Hits the amp input harder. You may need to back off gain on an amp or preamp you already have set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required — two wires to pot and ground. Budget a tech visit if unsure.
- 02No pickguard, screws, pots or wiring harness included.
- 03Measure your body route before ordering; not all P-style basses use the standard split route.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Squier or Fender Precision?
It fits a standard split-coil Precision route. Pull your pickguard and check the two cavity halves are staggered in the usual P layout before ordering.
02Do I need to buy two of these?
No. One purchase is the complete P pickup — both coil halves, wired together as a single unit.
03Is this louder than the pickup already in my bass?
Yes. The Quarter Pound magnets are larger and closer to the strings, so output goes up. Expect to reset your amp gain.
04Can I install it myself?
If you can solder two wires, yes. Otherwise a shop install is typically quick and inexpensive.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- P
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
