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

The APB-1 Pro delivers articulate, punchy bass response with the clarity of an active pickup system and the traditional split-coil character players expect from a P-Bass. 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 players who demand definition and sustain without sacrificing classic P-Bass fundamentals.

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. Battery life reaches approximately 2,000 continuous hours, minimizing downtime and delivering consistent output across extended playing sessions.

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. The 3-conductor lead wire provides flexible wiring options, and mounting hardware plus logo covers ship included for straightforward installation.

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 serious bass players need from their primary pickup.