Hot Vintage P Bass Pickup AlnicoALNICO D. C. =10K If it ain't broke, don't fix it. When introduced in 1957, the split P Pick up was a break through in ways that many people didn't appreciate. By keeping the two coils under two strings, this design minimises hum while retaining the clarity and transparency of a singlecoil since there is no phase cancellation. With Alnico V magnets and black covers, it's the real deal!