Description
Extending true J-tone to five strings isn’t just about adding wire — it’s about rethinking coil geometry so the low B doesn’t turn to mush. Seymour Duncan built the SJ5-S around exactly that problem, reworking the winding of a classic ’62 Jazz Bass single-coil so that the growl, snap, and midrange bite you expect from a great J stays consistent across the whole neck, not just the top four strings.
- Passive single-coil design suited to country, blues, pop, and classic rock tones
- Calibrated neck and bridge pair, voiced to work together rather than as two identical pickups
- 70mm neck / 74mm bridge spacing — fits many popular 5-string basses
- Neck and bridge covers are matched in size, with logo cover included
Live, this is the set for players who need that woody, articulate Jazz Bass attack to translate through a rig without losing the fundamental on the B string. Pair it with an STC-2 or STC-3 preamp if you want onboard shaping to sculpt the low end further, but even passive, it holds its character. Tad Kinchla (Blues Traveler) and Hugh McDonald (Bon Jovi) have leaned on this voicing for stage and studio work where a real J-bass feel matters more than gimmicks.
Note the spacing before you buy: this 70/74 version fits many popular 5-string basses, while Seymour Duncan also offers a 67/70 spacing built as a direct retrofit for Fender Jazz V basses.
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