Seymour Duncan APJ-2 Lightin' Rods For P-Bass Neck/Bridge Pickup
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Seymour Duncan APJ-2 Lightin' Rods For P-Bass Neck/Bridge Pickup
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- SKU
- 11406-06
Description
Seymour Duncan APJ-2 Lightnin' Rods For P-Bass Neck/Bridge Pickup
The APJ-2 Lightnin' Rods deliver articulate, vintage-voiced active tone with the clarity and punch that modern precision and jazz bass players demand. These hand-built pickups combine hum-cancelling split-coil design with Alnico 5 magnets to cut through any mix while maintaining the organic character that defined classic bass tone.
Active Electronics & Tone
The active design provides extended battery life of approximately 2,000 continuous hours, keeping your bass powered through extended sessions and tours. Alnico 5 magnets ensure rich harmonic content and responsive dynamics across the frequency spectrum, while the hum-cancelling split-coil topology eliminates unwanted noise without sacrificing warmth or definition.
Installation & Compatibility
These pickups are drop-in replacements for American Fender-sized P and J routes, making installation straightforward on most modern and vintage bass bodies. The set includes a 3-conductor lead wire, logo covers, and all necessary mounting and wiring hardware to complete the installation.
Key Features
- Vintage voiced active precision jazz bass pickup set (APJ-2)
- Hum-cancelling split-coil active design
- Alnico 5 magnet construction
- 3-conductor lead wire included
- Logo covers included
- Mounting and wiring hardware included
- Approximately 2,000 hours battery life
- Drop-in replacement for American Fender-sized P and J routes
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
The APJ-2 Lightnin' Rods represent serious craftsmanship from a builder with decades of pickup expertise, delivering professional-grade tone in a format that fits your existing bass without modification.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan APJ-2 Lightin' Rods are active replacement pickups for P-Bass that deliver warm, woody vintage tone with modern clarity and response. Built-in discrete preamp keeps noise ultra-low while preserving dynamic range and snap—ideal for blues, country, pop, and classic rock players who want that traditional P-Bass character without vintage compromises. Road-ready, straightforward to install, and backed by pro players like Ronnie James Dio.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the box?
Each pickup includes logo covers, mounting hardware, and wiring hardware for installation. Battery life is approximately 2,000 continuous hours per set.
How does the active preamp affect tone and noise?
The built-in fully discrete active preamp delivers ultra-quiet operation with excellent dynamic range, giving you faster response and clarity compared to passive designs while maintaining the warm, woody vintage P-Bass character.
What styles is this pickup best suited for?
The APJ-2 is recommended for blues, country, pop, and classic rock. It is not optimized for metal or djent applications.
Can I use this pickup with tone circuits for more control?
Yes, Seymour Duncan often recommends pairing the Lightin' Rods with STC-2 or STC-3 Tone Circuits for optimal tonal shaping and flexibility in the studio or live setting.
How does this compare to other active P-Bass pickups?
Unlike the Pro-Active series, the Lightin' Rods are specifically voiced for vintage tone with exposed Alnico 5 rod pole pieces, striking a balance between classic character and modern preamp performance.
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