Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass, 5 Str, 67 Neck Pickup

Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass 5-String 67mm Neck Pickup

The Seymour Duncan Apollo neck pickup delivers the focused, articulate response that five-string jazz bass tracking and session work demand. This linear humbucking design sits comfortably under a traditional cover, eliminating the hum that plagues single-coil configurations while maintaining the clarity essential for capturing clean takes on modern jazz and fusion sessions.

Tone & Recording Characteristics

The 9.58 kΩ DC resistance and Alnico 5 magnets produce a warm yet defined midrange with controlled low-end extension—ideal for the neck position where note clarity matters in fast melodic passages and layered production work. Vacuum wax potting ensures squeal-free operation under heavy playing dynamics and extended sustain, reducing unwanted noise in the recording chain.

Build Quality & Specifications

Hand-built in Santa Barbara using hand ground Alnico 5 rod magnets and Forbon flatwork, this pickup reflects Seymour Duncan's precision manufacturing standards. The 67mm string spacing matches modern five-string jazz bass bridge configurations for proper pole piece alignment and even output across all strings—critical for balanced multi-track recording sessions.

Key Features

• Linear humbucking design with two side-by-side coils
• DC Resistance: 9.58 kΩ (neck position)
• Magnet: Alnico 5
• String Spacing: 67mm
• Hand ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
• Forbon flatwork construction
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
• 2-Conductor shielded cable included
• Black cover included
• Passive humbucking design (no batteries required)
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA

This pickup represents the convergence of traditional humbucking reliability and the modern five-string voicing that contemporary bass tracking and mixing demands.