Seymour Duncan APB-2 Lightnin' Rods For P-Bass Pickup

The Seymour Duncan APB-2 Lightnin' Rods is an active P-bass pickup engineered to deliver vintage character with the punch of modern amplification. This hand-built pickup slots directly into standard Fender American Standard P-bass cavities, making it an immediate upgrade path for players seeking articulate low-end response without extensive modification.

Tone & Electronics

Built around ceramic magnets and exposed Alnico 5 rod pole pieces, the APB-2 voices vintage P-bass warmth while the active circuitry boosts output to cut through dense mixes and deliver clarity on every note. The hum-cancelling split-coil design eliminates 60-cycle noise while preserving the organic midrange character P-bass players depend on.

Installation & Build Quality

Hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, CA, this pickup arrives with everything needed for installation: a 3-conductor lead wire, mounting hardware, and logo covers. The drop-in replacement format means no routing or modification required—it's a straightforward swap into your existing P-bass electronics cavity.

Key Features

• Active precision bass pickup with vintage-style tone
• Higher active output level for increased signal strength
• Ceramic magnets for focused, defined response
• Exposed Alnico 5 rod pole pieces
• Hum-cancelling split-coil design
• 3-conductor lead wire
• Drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard P-Bass sized pickup slot
• Includes mounting and wiring hardware
• Includes logo covers
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Battery life approximately 2,000 continuous hours

The APB-2 Lightnin' Rods combines Seymour Duncan's precision engineering with practical ease of installation, delivering professional-grade tone without the complexity of a full electronics overhaul.