Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass, 5 Str, 70 Bridge Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11403-09
Description
Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass 5-String 70 Bridge Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Apollo is a linear humbucking design engineered to deliver articulate, punchy lows and controlled midrange clarity in a 5-string bridge application. Built by hand in Santa Barbara using Alnico 5 rod magnets and vacuum wax potting, this pickup balances traditional Jazz Bass character with modern humbucking rejection of electromagnetic noise. It cuts through dense mixes with definition while maintaining the responsiveness needed for precise session work and overdub tracking.
Design & Construction
This pickup features two side-by-side coils hidden under a traditional-looking black cover, combining the aesthetic of a classic Jazz Bass with humbucking noise cancellation. Hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets and vacuum wax potting ensure consistent tone and immunity to microphonic feedback, while the 70mm bridge spacing matches standard 5-string Jazz Bass bridge positions. In the studio, the humbucking configuration eliminates hum from powered equipment and AC noise sources—critical for clean recording chains.
Tone & Electronics
The 11.1 kΩ DC resistance positions this pickup in the warm-to-bright spectrum, delivering strong fundamental definition with assertive treble articulation that sits well in modern production. The 2-conductor shielded cable provides clean signal transmission with minimal noise interference, making integration straightforward in most wiring schemes and ensuring your DI recordings remain artifact-free.
Key Features
- Linear humbucking Jazz Bass bridge pickup for 5-string instruments
- 70mm string spacing engineered for bridge position
- Two side-by-side coils under traditional black cover
- Alnico 5 hand-ground rod magnets
- 11.1 kΩ DC resistance
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- 2-conductor shielded cable
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- Humbucking design rejects electromagnetic interference
The Apollo delivers the clarity and sustain of a linear humbucking design without compromise, making it a refined choice for studio sessions where both traditional Jazz Bass tone and modern noise rejection are essential to capturing professional recordings.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass is a hand-wired 5-string bridge pickup engineered to capture strong fundamental definition with controlled midrange and assertive treble articulation, making it ideal for tracking jazz, funk, and studio sessions. Its 11.1 kΩ DC resistance and humbucking design provide a warm-to-bright tone that sits clearly in a mix without noise floor issues common to single-coil designs. Install it when you need a pickup that tracks plucking nuance and punch in the low end while keeping your recordings clean and focused.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Home Recording
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup right for a 5-string Jazz Bass, and what bridge spacing does it fit?
Yes—this is specifically engineered as a bridge pickup for 5-string Jazz Bass instruments. The 70mm string spacing matches standard 5-string Jazz Bass bridge positions, so confirm your bass uses 70mm bridge spacing before ordering.
What genres and playing styles is the Apollo best suited for?
The Apollo excels in jazz, funk, and studio session work where clarity, articulation, and punchy lows are priorities. It is not recommended for metal or thrash metal styles where extreme gain and aggression are typical.
How does the humbucking design affect the tone compared to traditional single-coil Jazz Bass pickups?
The Apollo combines two side-by-side coils under a traditional black cover to reject electromagnetic noise and feedback while preserving articulate lows and controlled midrange clarity. You get the definition of a linear humbucking design with traditional Jazz Bass character, minus unwanted hum.
What is included with the pickup, and how does it install?
The pickup comes with a 2-conductor shielded cable for clean signal transmission. Installation requires standard soldering to your bass's wiring scheme; the cable integrates straightforwardly into most Jazz Bass setups.
How is the Apollo constructed, and what makes it durable?
Each pickup is hand-built in Santa Barbara using Alnico 5 hand-ground rod magnets and vacuum wax potting to ensure consistent tone and immunity to microphonic feedback. This construction method provides reliable, feedback-free performance for both gigging and recording.
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