Seymour Duncan SJ5N-70/74 Passive Single Coil Neck Pickup For Jazz Bas

Seymour Duncan SJ5N-70/74 Passive Single Coil Neck Pickup For Jazz Bass

The SJ5N-70/74 captures the articulate, clear voice essential for jazz bass recording and mixing. This neck position pickup combines vintage character with modern engineering, delivering a focused yet open response that translates cleanly to tape or DAW—equally effective tracking traditional walking lines or contemporary session work. Hand-wound in Santa Barbara, this pickup sits at the sweet spot between clarity and warmth, lending itself to transparent recording chains and detailed mix presentation.

Tone & Electronics

A moderate output level paired with hand ground Alnico 5 rod magnets produces a balanced, refined tone with excellent note definition that cuts through dense arrangements without harshness. The vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic squeal, ensuring consistent tracking performance across all string tensions and playing dynamics in the studio environment.

Design & Build

The stacked coil design cancels hum while maintaining the single-coil character that defines the tone—critical for clean recordings and layered bass work. 7.5k DC resistance keeps the output moderate and responsive to playing dynamics, preserving articulation and nuance in the recording chain, while Forbon flatwork and hand-winding techniques ensure consistent construction quality and dependable session performance.

Key Features

• Dimensions: 3-5/8" × 3/4"
• DC Resistance (Neck): 7.5k ohms
• Magnet: Hand ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
• Stacked design eliminates hum
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
• Forbon flatwork construction
• Passive design with moderate output
• Accommodates string spacings up to 3"
• 2-conductor shielded cable included
• Black covers included
• Hand made in Santa Barbara, California

The SJ5N-70/74 stands as a refined choice for recording engineers and bassists prioritizing tone clarity and traditional jazz voicing in the studio without compromise.