Seymour Duncan P-Bass, 5 Str Quarter Pound Pickup

Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P-Bass 5-String Pickup

The Quarter Pound P-Bass 5-String captures aggressive, articulate output with the clarity essential for five-string bass recording and mixing. This passive split-coil pickup trades some vintage warmth for a punchy, defined midrange that cuts through dense arrangements and anchors the low end with definition. It's engineered for producers and engineers tracking sessions that demand presence and string articulation over a classic, darker tone.

Tone & Output Character

High output from 14 kOhm DC resistance delivers significant signal boost without requiring preamp support, allowing the pickup to drive your interface or amplifier input with authority and headroom. The ¼" diameter Alnico 5 rod magnets generate aggressive transient response and distinct string definition across the five-string range, translating clearly in slap, fingerstyle, and pick-driven session work.

Construction & Durability

Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback during recording and ensures long-term stability through multiple sessions, while the Forbon flatwork bobbin provides structural integrity and consistent magnetic geometry for reliable, repeatable tone capture. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, California, each pickup undergoes rigorous quality control typical of Seymour Duncan's manufacturing standards.

Key Features

• ¼" diameter Alnico 5 rod magnets
• Forbon flatwork bobbin construction
• Vacuum wax potted for feedback elimination
• 14 kOhm DC resistance
• High/Vintage output level
• Passive split-coil configuration
• Two-wire shielded connection cable included
• Black cover included
• Drop-in replacement for American Standard Precision Bass
• Handmade in Santa Barbara, CA

This Quarter Pound replacement is engineered to provide five-string players with enhanced midrange presence and aggressive output in a time-tested split-coil format, delivering consistent recordings and mix-ready tone across session work.