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Seymour Duncan AJJ-2 Lightin' Rods For Jazz Bass vs Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5S Blackouts For Bass 5-String Pickup Set
The AJJ-2 Lightin' Rods are a 4-string jazz-specific pickup designed for articulate, warm tones in studio and live settings, while the ASB-BO-5S Blackouts are aggressive 5-string pickups built for metal, hard rock, and modern genres. Choose the AJJ-2 if you play jazz or funk on a 4-string, or the Blackouts if you need a 5-string workhorse for heavy music.
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Seymour Duncan AJJ-2 Lightin' Rods For Jazz Bass
Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5S Blackouts For Bass 5-String Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan AJJ-2 Lightin' Rods For Jazz Bass | Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5S Blackouts For Bass 5-String Pickup Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $289.00 | $289.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Any Position | Set |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan AJJ-2 Lightin' Rods For Jazz Bass
- ✓ Drop-in fit for Fender American Standard 4-string Jazz Bass with no routing required
- ✓ Ceramic magnets deliver warm, articulate tone with excellent note separation ideal for jazz and funk
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with 3-conductor leadwire integration for clean existing preamp compatibility
Why choose Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5S Blackouts For Bass 5-String Pickup Set
- ✓ 5-string configuration provides extended range for modern tunings and wider neck compatibility up to 3.10" spacing
- ✓ High-output active design with 8.0 kHz resonant peak cuts through heavy mixes without muddiness
- ✓ Direct EMG 40 sized cavity replacement simplifies installation on compatible instruments
Frequently asked questions
Can I use either pickup on my 5-string bass?
No. The AJJ-2 is a 4-string set only and is engineered as a drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard 4-string Jazz Basses. The ASB-BO-5S is designed exclusively for 5-string basses with standard or wider neck spacing. Choose the Blackouts for 5-string instruments.
Which sounds better for jazz and funk?
The AJJ-2 Lightin' Rods are purpose-built for jazz and funk, featuring tight low-end definition and crisp upper-midrange character optimized for clarity and note separation. The Blackouts are explicitly not ideal for jazz and are voiced aggressively for metal and hard rock genres.
Will either pickup fit my existing bass cavity without modification?
The AJJ-2 is a direct drop-in for Fender American Standard 4-string Jazz Basses with no routing needed. The ASB-BO-5S requires an EMG 40 sized cavity; if your bass has a different pickup cavity, modification or a new instrument may be necessary.
Which has higher output?
The ASB-BO-5S Blackouts are specifically described as high-output active pickups engineered to drive amplifiers hard, while the AJJ-2 are active pickups with boosted output optimized for articulation and clarity rather than maximum gain.