What's included with the AJB-5B?

The pickup includes a black cover, mounting screws, springs, and a 3-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring integration.

Will this pickup work on a four-string bass?

Yes, the blade pole pieces accommodate both four- and five-string instruments with precision, though string spacing should not exceed 3.10 inches.

Does this pickup require a battery?

Yes, the fully discrete active preamp runs on a 9-volt battery and delivers low impedance output with a low noise floor.

What genres is this pickup best suited for?

It excels in jazz, funk, and studio sessions where articulate, transparent tone and controlled output are priorities; it is not designed for metal or djent.

How does vacuum wax potting help performance?

Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing, ensuring clean performance in both studio and live environments.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $10 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

Seymour Duncan AJB-5B Active 5-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass

The AJB-5B is a professional-grade active bridge pickup engineered for five-string jazz basses that demand articulate, controlled output and transparent tone. Built with a fully discrete, ultra-quiet preamp and vacuum wax potting for squeal-free operation, this pickup excels in studio tracking sessions where clarity, definition, and low-noise performance are essential for capturing clean bass takes and maintaining transparent mix placement.

Tone & Electronics

The ceramic magnet and blade pole piece design deliver focused midrange response with excellent string definition across all five strings. The fully discrete, 9-volt preamp offers low impedance output with exceptional dynamic range, capturing the nuance of fingerstyle technique without noise or coloration—critical for recording sessions where every articulation and dynamic shift needs to translate clearly through your mix.

Design & Compatibility

The blade pole pieces accommodate both four- and five-string instruments with precision, while the 3.10″ (78.7mm) string spacing accommodation fits modern jazz bass bridge spacing standards. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring clean recording captures and consistent performance across multiple takes in controlled studio environments.

Key Features

Ceramic magnet construction for focused tonal character
Fully discrete, 9-volt active preamp with ultra-low noise floor
Low impedance output with excellent dynamic range
Blade pole pieces for 4- and 5-string compatibility
3-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring integration
8k ohms DC resistance at bridge position
Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free, feedback-resistant performance
Accommodates string spacing up to 3.10″ (78.7mm)
Includes black cover, mounting screws, and springs
Manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA

This pickup combines Seymour Duncan's engineering precision with active electronics designed to preserve the natural dynamics of your playing while delivering studio-ready output that sits cohesively in recordings and maintains signal integrity through your signal chain.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States