The MM bass pickup introduced in the Stingray bass became the first choice for bass legends like Louis Johnson, Flea, John Deacon, and Tony Levin. The MM gave these players something that they weren’t able to get before. 

Unlike the standardized designs of P-Bass and J-Bass pickups, soapbars offer a wider canvas for experimentation for pickup designers. The larger format allows manufacturers to inject their unique voice and push the boundaries of bass tone...

The 70-year-old P bass can cover a lot of tonal territory, that is, with the right pickups. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of some of the best Precision Bass pickups you have available in 2024...