Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass, 4 Str, Set Pickup

Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass, 4 String Pickup Set

The Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass pickup set captures articulate, focused bass tone with minimal hum interference—essential for clean recording and mixing in the studio. Hand-built in Santa Barbara using Alnico 5 rod magnets and vacuum wax potting, these noiseless pickups maintain the clarity and punch required for professional tracking while eliminating the 60-cycle hum that compromises clarity in multitrack sessions. The linear humbucking architecture sits cleanly under black covers without sacrificing the tight, defined response that makes J-bass pickups ideal for contemporary production styles.

Tone & Recording Character

The linear humbucking design positions two coils side-by-side under the cover, canceling electromagnetic noise while preserving high-end articulation and midrange presence—critical for bass tracks that translate across different monitoring systems. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, ensuring rock-solid recordings during extended takes and layering sessions. Hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets deliver the classic J-bass character—punchy lows and defined highs—that sits perfectly in any mix without requiring excessive EQ correction.

Technical Specifications

Neck pickup dimensions of 3.6" long × 0.72" wide fit standard J-bass routes with 56 mm string spacing at the neck and 59 mm at the bridge. The 9.25 Ohm DCR and 2-conductor shielded cable ensure clean signal transmission with minimal noise pickup during recording. These specs confirm compatibility with standard 4-string J-bass configurations while delivering the electrical characteristics required for studio tracking and DI recording.

Key Features

• Linear humbucking design with coils positioned side-by-side
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
• Alnico 5 rod magnets, hand-ground
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
• 4-string configuration
• DCR: 9.25 Ohms
• Neck pickup: 3.6" long × 0.72" wide
• String spacing: 56 mm (neck), 59 mm (bridge)
• 2-conductor shielded cable
• Black covers
• Forbon flatwork construction
• Noiseless design minimizes electromagnetic hum

The Apollo J-Bass set combines handcrafted construction with proven noise-rejection technology, delivering the articulate, hum-free tone that defines professional studio bass recordings.