Seymour Duncan SJ5B-70/74 Passive Single Coil Bridge Pickup For Jazz B

Seymour Duncan SJ5B-70/74 Passive Single Coil Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass

The SJ5B-70/74 is a high-output single-coil bridge pickup engineered to capture clarity and articulation in jazz bass tracking without feedback issues. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup delivers the punch and definition needed for articulate walking lines and modern jazz sessions while maintaining the classic single-coil character that cuts through dense mixes.

Design & Construction

Built with hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets and quarter-inch Alnico pole pieces, this bridge pickup achieves a high-output true single-coil configuration with an over-wound coil for increased presence. The Forbon flatwork and vacuum wax potting eliminate squeal and microphonic feedback, ensuring clean, reliable capture across multiple takes and session conditions.

Compatibility & Specifications

The 74mm bridge pickup accommodates string spacings up to 3.10" (78.7mm), making it compatible with standard and wide jazz bass configurations. Ships with a black cover and chrome pickup screws for immediate installation.

Key Features

• Bridge pickup with 74mm body dimensions
• Accommodates string spacings up to 3.10" (78.7mm)
• Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
• Quarter-inch Alnico pole pieces with over-wound coil
• High-output true single-coil configuration
• Forbon flatwork material
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
• Includes black cover and chrome pickup screws
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, California

This purpose-built jazz bass bridge pickup combines Seymour Duncan's proven single-coil design with the feedback-free performance and output needed to capture professional-quality recordings across varied studio applications.