Recognizing the evolving needs of bassists, Seymour Duncan expanded into the bass market, applying the same meticulous attention to detail and tonal philosophy. By the 1980s, Seymour Duncan was actively producing pickups for bass guitars, steadily building their reputation among the low-end community.

What we found is that yes, with the right upgrades, a very affordable bass can definitely be improved significantly in terms of sound quality as well as playability. Check out the sound clips...

What if we started with the absolute bottom of the barrel? I'm talking about the kind of bass you might find gathering dust in a pawn shop, or maybe that first starter bass you bought way back when and haven't touched in decades

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. 

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...