---
product_id: 4317357
title: "Original Precision Bass Pickup"
brand: "fender"
price: "£148.37"
currency: GBP
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 11
category: "Fender"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4317357-original-precision-bass-pickup
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Powerful, clear bass & high-end Split single-coil humbucking tech Easy DIY upgrade fit Original Precision Bass Pickup

**Brand:** fender
**Price:** £148.37
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your groove with the legendary Fender Precision punch!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Original Precision Bass Pickup by fender
- **How much does it cost?** £148.37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4317357-original-precision-bass-pickup)

## Best For

- fender enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fender brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Humbucking Clarity:** Eliminates hum while delivering rich, punchy lows and sparkling highs.
- • **Plug & Play Upgrade:** Simple installation transforms your bass instantly—no pro needed.
- • **Instant Tone Elevation:** Turn any Mexican or budget P-Bass into a stage-ready powerhouse.
- • **Authentic Vintage Vibes:** Recreates the iconic 1962 Precision Bass tone for that classic Fender mojo.
- • **Precision Craftsmanship:** Built with basswood and stainless steel for durability and tonal consistency.

## Overview

The Fender Original Precision Bass Pickup is a faithful reproduction of the 1962 split single-coil humbucking pickup, delivering powerful, clear bass tones with rich highs. Designed for easy installation, it upgrades your bass with authentic vintage sound and eliminates unwanted hum, making it a top choice for musicians seeking classic Fender tone and professional-grade performance.

## Description

As Heard on Fender American Vintage Precision Bass guitars An accurate reproduction of the 1962 Precision Bass pickup, this split-coil humbucking pickup delivers powerful bass and clear high-end.

Review: 100% worth it - Beautiful, classic Fender tone. Rich and full with lots of top end clarity. Turned my Mexican p-bass into the real deal. Huge difference from the factory pups!
Review: Great pickups - I have an old Precision Bass, made in Mexico. The pickups were awful and I put up with it for a while until I decided to spend the money and upgrade the pickups. I am not a professional, I just play for myself as a hobby. Otherwise I would have just invested in a better bass. Still, it is not a bad instrument, but the stock pickups hum a lot. If you have never changed pickups it is not difficult. I took off the pick guard, snipped the wires to the old pickups, removed the old pickups, and dropped the new ones in. Solder the wires (black to black, white to white), wrap the solder connections in electrical tape or heat shrink tube (preferable to electrical tape), and put everything back together and it was a quick change. Be sure to adjust the pickups so they are close to the strings without touching them. At first they were too far away and the sound would cut out randomly. Loosening the pickup screws a bit brings them toward the strings and no more cutting out. Once I had it together and retuned the strings (I loosened them to be able to work on the electronics) all I can say is "wow." These sound amazing, and no hum (these are humbucking pickups). Very crisp sound, nice tone. Despite this particular P-bass being a cheaper version of the real deal it sounds amazing. Good pickups and good strings do wonders for the sound. I have not changed any of the other electronics. I have heard that the tone and volume potentiometers are also cheap on the non-American models of the P-bass, but this sounds amazingly better with just new pickups. I highly recommend upgrading to these pickups if you have a cheaper model of the Precision Bass with crappy pickups that hum.

## Features

- Split Single-coil Bass Pickup

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002KZB0W |
| Back Material | Basswood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #83,207 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #144 in Bass Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers |
| Body Material | Basswood |
| Color Name | Original Vintage |
| Connector Type | 1/4" Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (307) |
| Date First Available | September 7, 2007 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Item model number | 0992046000 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.07 x 0.59 x 1.87 inches |
| Size | One Size |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material | Basswood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Basswood
- **Brand:** Fender
- **Color:** Original Vintage
- **Finish Type:** Unfinished
- **Instrument:** Electric Bass
- **Item Weight:** 0.5 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.07 x 0.59 x 1.87 inches
- **Size:** One Size
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Top Material Type:** Basswood

## Images

![Original Precision Bass Pickup - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ff8oPCYvL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 100% worth it
*by A***R on January 18, 2026*

Beautiful, classic Fender tone. Rich and full with lots of top end clarity. Turned my Mexican p-bass into the real deal. Huge difference from the factory pups!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pickups
*by M***S on March 12, 2016*

I have an old Precision Bass, made in Mexico. The pickups were awful and I put up with it for a while until I decided to spend the money and upgrade the pickups. I am not a professional, I just play for myself as a hobby. Otherwise I would have just invested in a better bass. Still, it is not a bad instrument, but the stock pickups hum a lot. If you have never changed pickups it is not difficult. I took off the pick guard, snipped the wires to the old pickups, removed the old pickups, and dropped the new ones in. Solder the wires (black to black, white to white), wrap the solder connections in electrical tape or heat shrink tube (preferable to electrical tape), and put everything back together and it was a quick change. Be sure to adjust the pickups so they are close to the strings without touching them. At first they were too far away and the sound would cut out randomly. Loosening the pickup screws a bit brings them toward the strings and no more cutting out. Once I had it together and retuned the strings (I loosened them to be able to work on the electronics) all I can say is "wow." These sound amazing, and no hum (these are humbucking pickups). Very crisp sound, nice tone. Despite this particular P-bass being a cheaper version of the real deal it sounds amazing. Good pickups and good strings do wonders for the sound. I have not changed any of the other electronics. I have heard that the tone and volume potentiometers are also cheap on the non-American models of the P-bass, but this sounds amazingly better with just new pickups. I highly recommend upgrading to these pickups if you have a cheaper model of the Precision Bass with crappy pickups that hum.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ That p bass sound...
*by D***A on February 18, 2014*

Like the box says, get these if you want that original Fender Precision Bass sound. Made well, prewired to a new copper ground plate - solder in 2 wires and you're in business. At one time I had active pickups in this 30 year old Made In Japan P bass. Run by a 9 volt battery (I routed a battery cavity under the pickguard), they were bright and "attacky", and I really liked them at the time. Then, after some years of using those pickups, I reinstalled the originals out of a desire for change, and was amazed by the great tone. I didn't recall loving the original tone before, but this was great. That was at least 10 years ago. Then I bought these recently to replace the original pickups. Because the original pickups sound great to me in this bass, I did this primarily 'cause I've upgraded everything on this instrument over the years - better bridge, better tuners, and I now did the electronics, thinking I could improve the instrument's tone even more. While I can't say, "wow - it sounded awful before and now it's amazing!", I think maybe it's got better definition and clarity than before. It certainly has the traditional sound I'm looking for and I'm not wishing I hadn't bothered. I need to play and record with it more to form a clearer opinion, but so far it's everything I was hoping for, tone-wise. I did note that the new pickups look like they're maybe manufactured better than the old stock ones. All in all, these are the real deal, provide original spec sound, and they're made well and easy to install. It's hard to know whether you'll improve your sound in a way you'll like in any given instrument when you change pickups. But if you like upgrading your gear and experimenting, it's always worthwhile to try.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Fender Precision Bass Pickups - Original Vintage Design
- Golden Age Premium Wiring Kit for P-Bass

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*Last updated: 2026-06-02*