Seymour Duncan SJ5B-67/70 Passive Single Coil Bridge Pickup For Jazz B
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Seymour Duncan SJ5B-67/70 Passive Single Coil Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
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- SKU
- 11402-41
Description
Seymour Duncan SJ5B-67/70 Passive Single Coil Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
The SJ5B-67/70 delivers the articulate, woody character that captures modern jazz bass tone in the studio and translates cleanly to mix. This bridge pickup excels at resolving the nuanced dynamics and note definition required for melodic playing, with a responsive character that tracks both fingerstyle precision and slap technique with clarity. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, this passive single coil sits at the intersection of vintage tonal character and contemporary engineering designed for session work.
Tone & Recording Characteristics
With a DC resistance of 8.2 kΩ and a resonant peak at 4.9 kHz, this pickup emphasizes the midrange clarity essential for jazz bass to sit intelligibly in a mix. The EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble: 6/8/7) yields a balanced, articulate response that cuts through an ensemble without sacrificing warmth, maintaining definition through compression and processing in post-production.
Construction & Materials
Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets and vacuum wax potting ensure consistency and eliminate microphonic feedback during recording sessions, while the Forbon flatwork and black cover maintain traditional aesthetics. Every pickup is assembled by hand, guaranteeing attention to detail that mass production cannot match, translating to tonal coherence across multiple takes.
Key Features
- Passive single coil design for 5-string jazz bass bridge position
- Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
- DC Resistance: 8.2 kΩ
- Resonant Peak: 4.9 kHz
- EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble): 6/8/7
- 70 mm string spacing at bridge pickup
- Forbon flatwork construction
- Black cover finish
- Vacuum wax potted for noise elimination
- Two conductor shielded cable
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, CA
The SJ5B-67/70 combines Seymour Duncan's reputation for tonal clarity with the robust construction needed for professional recording and production work.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SJ5B-67/70 is a passively voiced single-coil bridge pickup that captures the articulate, balanced character jazz bass requires on tape and in the mix—midrange emphasis at 4.9 kHz lets bass lines sit clearly without muddiness while maintaining warmth across fingerstyle and slap playing. Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara with Alnico 5 rod magnets and vacuum wax potting, it eliminates microphonic noise for clean, focused recordings. Choose this for jazz, studio sessions, and any tracking context where note definition and responsive dynamics matter.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Punk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What bass and position is this pickup designed for?
This is a bridge-position pickup for 5-string jazz bass with 70 mm string spacing. It is a passive single-coil design, so it pairs with standard electronics and does not require batteries or active circuitry.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
It excels in jazz, studio sessions, and live performance contexts. It is not recommended for metal or punk, where higher output and different tonal characteristics are typically preferred. The pickup rewards both fingerstyle precision and slap technique.
How does the tone sit in a mix?
With a resonant peak at 4.9 kHz and an EQ curve favoring midrange (6/8/7 bass/mid/treble), this pickup delivers articulate, woody clarity that cuts through an ensemble without sacrificing warmth. The 8.2 kΩ DC resistance yields a balanced, responsive character.
What construction features eliminate feedback and ensure consistency?
The pickup uses hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets, vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback, and Forbon flatwork construction. Each pickup is hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, guaranteeing attention to detail that mass production cannot match.
What is included with the pickup?
The SJ5B-67/70 comes with a two-conductor shielded cable ready for installation. It features a black cover finish and traditional aesthetics.
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