Seymour Duncan SPB-2 Hot P-Bass Split-Coil Pickup (4-String)

Seymour Duncan SPB-2 Hot P-Bass Split Coil Pickup (4-String) – More Punch for Your Precision Bass

The Seymour Duncan SPB-2 Hot P-Bass Pickup is the ideal choice for bassists who want to give their Precision Bass a more powerful, assertive sound. Based on the classic vintage model, the SPB-2 offers higher output thanks to heavier coil windings and Alnico V magnets, a rich bass response, and an overall fuller, warmer tone—perfect for blues, classic rock, and heavy rock.

Whether live on stage or in the studio: With its assertive sound and increased dynamics, the SPB-2 brings your bass lines to the forefront clearly and distinctly—without any active electronics. The classic split-coil design continues to ensure hum-free performance with a rich fundamental tone and defined mids.

Seymour Duncan – Handcrafted Quality from the USA

Seymour Duncan is known worldwide for high-quality pickups manufactured in the USA and appreciated by both professionals and ambitious hobby musicians. The SPB-2 Hot is a prime example of this philosophy: traditional construction, modern performance, uncompromising sound quality.

With its wax-sealed construction, the pickup is additionally protected against feedback and microphony, making it a reliable choice even for loud stage environments and distorted sounds. The SPB-2 takes the classic P-Bass feel to a new level—with more power, more punch, and more presence in the mix.

Technical Details of the Seymour Duncan SPB-2 Hot P-Bass Pickup

The SPB-2 is a split-coil pickup for 4-string electric basses in the classic Precision Bass style. Thanks to the reinforced winding, the pickup achieves a DC resistance of 22.9 kOhm, resulting in a significantly higher output than the vintage model. The tone remains clear, controlled, and assertive—especially in the lows and mids.

Equipped with Alnico V magnets, the SPB-2 delivers a powerful response with fast dynamics and precise attack. The low frequencies are present and rich without sounding muddy or washed out. The highs remain balanced and smooth, ensuring the pickup sounds musical and pleasant even during intense playing.

The PVC-sheathed connection cable ensures reliable signal transmission, while the classic black design complements any bass visually. The SPB-2 is drop-in compatible with all standard Precision Bass models and can be installed with minimal effort—ideal for a quick, effective tone upgrade.

Why the Seymour Duncan SPB-2 Hot P-Bass Pickup Is the Perfect Choice

Do you love the sound of your P-Bass but want more punch, more depth, and a more aggressive response? Then the SPB-2 Hot is exactly the right pickup for you. It delivers the proven reliability of a split-coil pickup combined with a modern, powerful sound profile—perfect for genres where the bass mustn’t get lost in the mix.

With its high output, the SPB-2 is suitable for both clean and distorted sounds and gives you the presence you need to cut through even in loud bands. At the same time, it remains sensitive enough to authentically reproduce the finest nuances of your playing—a true all-rounder with an emphasis on power and character.

Whether for rock, blues, punk, or metal—the SPB-2 gives your bass a sonic upgrade that you’ll hear and feel right away. Handmade in the USA, built to last, and with spot-on tone—this pickup turns any Precision Bass into a true powerhouse.

Features:

• P-style split-coil pickup for 4-string electric basses
• Powerful, punchy sound with a strong bass foundation
• More output and fuller tone than the vintage model
• Alnico V magnets for warm mids and dynamic response
• Wax-sealed to protect against microphony and feedback
• DC resistance: 22.9 kOhm
• High output—ideal for blues, classic rock, and heavy rock
• PVC-sheathed connection cable
• Color: Black
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Pickup type: Humbucker
• Pickup-Type: passive
• Strings: 4
• Color: Black
• Type: Pickups for electric Guitars
• Theme: Guitars and Basses

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