Seymour Duncan APJ-2 Lightin' Rods For P-Bass Neck/Bridge Pickup
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Seymour Duncan APJ-2 Lightin' Rods For P-Bass Neck/Bridge Pickup
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- 11406-06
Description
Seymour Duncan APJ-2 Lightnin' Rods For P-Bass Neck/Bridge Pickup
The APJ-2 Lightnin' Rods deliver articulate, vintage-voiced active tone with the clarity and punch that recording bass tracks and mixing sessions demand. These hand-built pickups combine hum-cancelling split-coil design with Alnico 5 magnets to cut through any mix while maintaining the organic character that defined classic bass tone.
Active Electronics & Tone
The active design provides extended battery life of approximately 2,000 continuous hours, keeping your bass powered through marathon studio sessions and long-form recording projects. Alnico 5 magnets ensure rich harmonic content and responsive dynamics across the frequency spectrum, while the hum-cancelling split-coil topology eliminates unwanted noise without sacrificing warmth or definition.
Installation & Compatibility
These pickups are drop-in replacements for American Fender-sized P and J routes, making installation straightforward on most modern and vintage bass bodies. The set includes a 3-conductor lead wire, logo covers, and all necessary mounting and wiring hardware to complete the installation.
Key Features
- Vintage voiced active precision jazz bass pickup set (APJ-2)
- Hum-cancelling split-coil active design
- Alnico 5 magnet construction
- 3-conductor lead wire included
- Logo covers included
- Mounting and wiring hardware included
- Approximately 2,000 hours battery life
- Drop-in replacement for American Fender-sized P and J routes
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
The APJ-2 Lightnin' Rods represent serious craftsmanship from a builder with decades of pickup expertise, delivering professional-grade recording tone in a format that fits your existing bass without modification.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The APJ-2 Lightnin' Rods are professional-grade active pickups that capture articulate, vintage-voiced bass tone with responsive dynamics and extended harmonic content, making them excellent for recording sessions across jazz, funk, and studio work. The hum-cancelling split-coil design and Alnico 5 magnets ensure a warm, defined tone that sits well in a mix without feedback or noise issues. Drop-in compatibility with standard Fender P and J routes and included wiring hardware streamline installation, letting you focus on capturing great bass tones.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups easy to install if I've never done pickup work before?
These are drop-in replacements for American Fender-sized P and J routes, meaning they fit standard bass cavities without modification. The set includes all necessary mounting and wiring hardware plus a 3-conductor lead wire, making installation straightforward for intermediate players or anyone with basic soldering skills.
How long does the battery last?
The active electronics provide approximately 2,000 continuous hours of battery life per charge, which translates to several months of regular playing or extended touring before a battery change is needed.
What genres are these pickups best suited for?
The APJ-2 Lightnin' Rods excel in jazz, funk, studio sessions, and live performance settings where articulate, punchy tone with vintage character is valued. They are not optimized for metal or djent styles that require different tonal profiles.
How do these compare to other professional jazz bass pickups?
The APJ-2 Lightnin' Rods sit among professional-grade options like the Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Pickups, Nordstrand NJ4SE, and DiMarzio Model J. The Seymour Duncan active design emphasizes articulation and punch while maintaining warmth, and they are hand-built in Santa Barbara with decades of pickup expertise behind them.
What's included in the box?
The set includes both neck and bridge pickups, a 3-conductor lead wire, logo covers, and all necessary mounting and wiring hardware for installation.
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