Seymour Duncan APB-1 Pro Active Pickup For P-Bass Pickup

Seymour Duncan APB-1 Pro Active Pickup For P-Bass

The APB-1 Pro captures articulate, punchy bass response with the clarity of an active pickup system and the traditional split-coil character that sits naturally in any mix. This hand-built pickup maintains the familiar form factor of a passive P-Bass pickup while adding the dynamic range and low-noise floor that active electronics provide. Built for recording sessions that demand definition and sustain without sacrificing classic P-Bass fundamentals—delivering consistent, controlled tone across takes and overdubs.

Active Electronics & Tone Shaping

The integrated active circuit offers a three-band EQ system tuned to bass (6 dB), mid (4 dB), and treble (9 dB) with a resonant peak centered at 4.22 kHz for articulate mid-range presence. This peak helps the bass cut through dense arrangements and live-tracked arrangements with clarity. Battery life reaches approximately 2,000 continuous hours, ensuring reliable operation through full album sessions and minimizing battery swaps between recording days.

Construction & Design

Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, this split-coil active pickup uses ceramic magnets and features a no-pole-piece cover for reduced electromagnetic interference—critical for tracking clean, noise-free recordings. The 3-conductor lead wire provides flexible wiring options for different bass configurations, and mounting hardware plus logo covers ship included for straightforward installation into your tracking bass.

Key Features

• Split-coil active pickup design
• Ceramic magnet construction
• Resonant peak at 4.22 kHz
• Three-band EQ: 6 dB bass, 4 dB mid, 9 dB treble
• No-pole-piece cover
• 3-conductor lead wire
• Approximately 2,000 continuous hours battery life
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Mounting and wiring hardware included
• Logo covers included

The APB-1 Pro combines Seymour Duncan's craft with modern active convenience, delivering the controlled aggression and clarity required for professional bass tracking and session work.