What's the difference between the bridge and neck pickups in this set?

The bridge pickup has a DC resistance of 16.6 kΩ and a resonant peak of 3.8 kHz, while the neck pickup measures 15.02 kΩ with a 4.5 kHz peak. The neck pickup is also slightly narrower and features reverse-wound/reverse-polarity winding to cancel hum when both pickups are engaged together.

Will these pickups work hum-free in dual-pickup mode?

Yes. The neck pickup uses reverse-wound/reverse-polarity (RW/RP) design, which eliminates hum when both the neck and bridge pickups are blended or used together. The wax-potted construction also eliminates microphonic feedback in any playing environment.

Are these pickups suitable for metal or punk?

These pickups are voiced specifically for jazz, fusion, and studio session work, where articulation and midrange punch are priorities. They are not designed for metal or punk, where thicker, more aggressive tones are typically preferred.

What's included in the set?

The set includes a neck and bridge pickup, a single-conductor PVC cable, and a logo cover. Each pickup is hand-wound and assembled in Santa Barbara and wax-potted for feedback-free operation.

What tone should I expect from these pickups?

Expect articulate single-coil response with tight low-end definition, punchy midrange presence, and smooth highs. The 4/6/4 EQ curve balances warm lows with focused mids, delivering the clarity and string separation modern jazz and fusion bass players need without harshness.

Seymour Duncan SJB-2 Hot Jazz Bass

Seymour Duncan SJB-2 Hot for Jazz Bass Pickup Set

The SJB-2 Hot for Jazz captures articulate, focused single-coil response with the clarity and punch that recording sessions and studio work demand. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, these pickups balance vintage character with contemporary output, offering tight low-end definition and responsive midrange presence that cuts through dense mixes. The neck pickup's reverse-wound/reverse-polarity design ensures hum-free operation when both pickups are engaged together, critical for tracking clean bass layers without unwanted noise interference.

Tone & Electrical Characteristics

Resonant peaks of 3.8 kHz (bridge) and 4.5 kHz (neck) provide articulate string separation and focused midrange presence that sits naturally in mix-heavy sessions. The EQ curve of 4/6/4 (Bass/Midrange/Treble) balances warm lows with punchy mids and smooth highs, while DC resistance ratings of 16.6 kΩ (bridge) and 15.02 kΩ (neck) deliver high-output response without harshness, translating directly to your recording console with minimal gain staging adjustments.

Construction & Build Quality

Wax-potted Alnico V rod magnets paired with forbon flatwork eliminate microphonic feedback for squeal-free tracking and overdub sessions. Each pickup is hand-wound and assembled in Santa Barbara, with the neck pickup slightly narrower to optimize response at the headstock end of the instrument, ensuring consistent tone capture across playing positions during long studio days.

Key Features

Passive single-coil pickup configuration – neck and bridge set
Alnico V rod magnets, hand-ground for precise performance
Wax-potted construction for feedback-free operation
Neck pickup: reverse-wound/reverse-polarity (RW/RP) for hum cancellation in dual-pickup mode
Bridge pickup DC resistance: 16.6 kΩ
Neck pickup DC resistance: 15.02 kΩ
Bridge resonant peak: 3.8 kHz
Neck resonant peak: 4.5 kHz
EQ voice: 4/6/4 (Bass/Midrange/Treble)
Single-conductor PVC cable included
Includes logo cover
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California

The SJB-2 Hot for Jazz delivers the articulation and output your recordings need while preserving the character that makes bass tones sit perfectly in the final mix.

Seymour Duncan SJB-2 Hot for Jazz Bass Pickup Set

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