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

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 P-Bass players expect. 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 serious players who demand definition and sustain without sacrificing classic P-Bass fundamentals—essential for cutting through live mix and holding your ground on stage.

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, meaning you won't be stranded mid-set and can depend on consistent output across extended playing sessions and tour schedules.

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—critical for tight, hum-free performance in any venue. 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 working bass players need from their primary pickup—whether you're in the studio, touring regionally, or holding down a weekly residency.