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Seymour Duncan SJ5N-67/70 Passive Single Coil Neck Pickup For Jazz Bass vs Seymour Duncan SJ5-3B Quarter Pound 5-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
The SJ5N-67/70 is a neck pickup with warm, woody midrange focus for balanced jazz tone, while the SJ5-3B Quarter Pound is a high-output bridge pickup with punchy presence and treble clarity for cutting through the mix. Buy the SJ5N-67/70 if you need a neck position upgrade; buy the SJ5-3B if you're upgrading your bridge position.
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Seymour Duncan SJ5N-67/70 Passive Single Coil Neck Pickup For Jazz Bass
Seymour Duncan SJ5-3B Quarter Pound 5-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SJ5N-67/70 Passive Single Coil Neck Pickup For Jazz Bass | Seymour Duncan SJ5-3B Quarter Pound 5-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SJ5N-67/70 Passive Single Coil Neck Pickup For Jazz Bass
- ✓ Neck position design specifically voiced for balanced, articulate response
- ✓ Hand-ground alnico 5 magnets with warm, woody character
- ✓ Wider cover size matched to modern Fender Jazz V five-strings
Why choose Seymour Duncan SJ5-3B Quarter Pound 5-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
- ✓ High-output quarter-pound over-wound coil cuts through dense arrangements
- ✓ Bridge position with punchy, focused tone and treble clarity
- ✓ 22.2 kΩ DC resistance delivers strong output with upper-midrange presence
Frequently asked questions
Can I use both pickups together?
Yes. The SJ5N-67/70 is designed for neck position and the SJ5-3B for bridge position, so they complement each other as a matched pair for five-string Jazz bass.
Which pickup is better for studio recording?
Both are listed as suitable for studio sessions. The SJ5N-67/70 excels at articulate, balanced tone without muddiness, while the SJ5-3B offers strong output and presence for punchy recorded tracks. Choose based on whether you need warmth and clarity or punch and upper-end definition.
Are these passive pickups?
The SJ5N-67/70 is explicitly passive single coil construction. The SJ5-3B is described as a true single-coil design with no mention of active electronics, indicating it is also passive.
Will these fit my Fender Jazz V bass?
The SJ5N-67/70 features a wider cover size matched to modern Fender Jazz V specifications for the neck. The SJ5-3B accommodates string spacings up to 3.10 inches and is direct-retrofit compatible with Fender Jazz V basses for the bridge position.