Markbass MB Bass 3-Tone Sunburst PB

The P Style classic revisited by MB

The MB PB embodies the fundamentals of the P Style bass, a silhouette that has become a staple in the world of electric bass. Its approach focuses on efficiency: a single pickup, passive electronics and straightforward controls, allowing you to concentrate on the essentials—rhythmic placement and playing expression.

This understated design retains everything that makes the P Style format so effective: a direct response, solid notes and a natural presence in a mix. With its glossy Sunburst finishing, this bass also boasts a timeless aesthetic, equally at home on stage, in rehearsals or in a home studio.

An intuitive bass for building a solid rhythmic foundation

The MB PB is particularly suited to beginner bassists looking for an instrument that is easy to understand and enjoyable to use from their very first bass lines. Its two controls quickly provide a usable tonal color, without getting lost in complex electronics.

It will also suit intermediate musicians looking for a reliable, direct and versatile 4-string bass. Its character is naturally suited to rock, metal and punk, where its pronounced attack and supportive low mids effectively underpin distorted guitars. It is also perfectly at home in soul, blues, pop and vintage styles, thanks to its warm, organic tone.

Played fingerstyle, it retains plenty of body and depth in the notes. With a pick, it gains clarity and impact, making it a relevant partner for energetic rhythmic lines and powerful riffs.

The dense, warm tone of the split-coil pickup

At the heart of the MB PB, the P-style single split-coil pickup delivers the character sought from this type of bass: prominent lows, generous low mids and enough definition to remain audible within a band. This dense voice helps the notes retain their weight, even when the arrangement becomes busy.

The passive electronics preserve a natural dynamic response, directly related to the intensity of your attack. The volume control allows you to adjust the output level precisely, while the tone control affects the overall brightness. With the tone fully open, the bass reveals more attack and clarity ; as you roll it back, it takes on a softer, more muted and vintage color.

The poplar body provides a balanced sonic foundation, with an even response across the entire register. The maple neck encourages a clear attack, while the laurel key contributes to a precise playing feel and an articulate response. Combined with the 34" / 864 mm scale length, this construction helps keep the low strings taut and the notes stable.

Recommended compatible accessories

For this 4-string bass with its long 34" / 864 mm scale length, choose a set of long-scale 4-string electric bass strings. A light gauge will provide welcome flexibility for beginners or extended playing sessions, while a heavier gauge will reinforce the firmness of the attack and the solidity of the low end. As the MB PB comes supplied with a gig bag and a strap, it already includes the essential accessories for transport and playing.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	P	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	PB	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Settings	Tone
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Gradient
Fingerboard	Laurel	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	20	Hardware	Chromed
Original Strings	acier	Weight	5980 kg
Body	Poplar

Type	P Style electric bass	Bridge	fixed
Number of strings	4	Pickup configuration	P
Format	P Style	Pickup	1 split-coil pickup
Neck	maple	Preamp	no
Key	laurel	Controls	volume, tone
Number of frets	20	Left-handed	no
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Comes with	gig bag, strap