Seymour Duncan SPB-1

I have been searching for a certain sound in my head for my p-bass -
a low end grindy smooth thump

very steve harris , but with ability for all other styles , disco . funk rock even jazz

This pickup was like finding the holy grail.

bass = fender road worn 50's p bass maple neck

I tried the nordstum np4 - too flat - too controlled - no life
went back to stock fenders - but they are too raw and lacked finesse and are thin sounding

tried the spb 1 in the end

instant sound I am looking for
superb finger touch . ghost notes are a breeze
great piano like sustain and twang
lovely punchy grind and low end .

if you want to play finger style and cut thru - this is the baby for you

steve harris sound ? look no further .

Now I cant put the bass down now with these pickups in it

I'm very hard to please - these pleased me hugely

you wont regret them !

This is a well made pickup designed to sound like a vintage P-Bass. I don't have a vintage pickup to compare it to but the sound characteristics appear to be indistinguishable from the ones I've heard on countless recordings from the past. I have only one minor complaint. I understand that the originals were that way, too, but they could have at least improved the hook-up cables. I would have preferred if they were shielded instead of just covered with waxed cloth. Shielded cables would have prevented from interference and thus highly reduced the hum. Other than that, this is a high quality, good sounding pickup.