Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass, 5 Str, 74 Bridge Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11403-12
Description
Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass 5-String 74mm Bridge Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass bridge pickup delivers articulate, punchy response with clarity across the frequency spectrum. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup pairs traditional Jazz bass character with modern refinement, engineered for players who need defined note separation and controlled low-end without sacrificing warmth—essential for cutting through on stage and laying down solid pocket work.
Tone & Response
The linear humbucking design with two side-by-side coils cuts hum while maintaining the classic Jazz bass midrange presence. Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets provide responsive dynamics and natural sustain, ideal for fingerstyle work, slap, and articulate playing across all five strings. The result is definition that projects in a live mix without fighting other instruments.
Construction & Materials
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures long-term stability through tours and regular gigging, while Forbon flatwork provides structural integrity and consistent performance night after night. The black cover maintains aesthetic continuity with most Jazz bass aesthetics while allowing magnetic interaction with the strings.
Key Features
- Length: 4.100" (104.14mm)
- Width: 0.730" (18.542mm)
- Position: Bridge pickup for 5-string Jazz bass
- Linear humbucking design with two coils
- Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
- Forbon flatwork construction
- Vacuum wax potted for microphonic isolation
- Black cover finish
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
This Apollo pickup delivers the articulation and clarity expected from Seymour Duncan's bridge designs, with the road-tested reliability needed for touring bassists and working musicians who depend on their gear night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass is a hand-built bridge pickup for 5-string Jazz basses that delivers articulate, punchy tone with defined note separation and warm midrange presence. Designed for intermediate to professional players who work in jazz, funk, and studio sessions, it excels at capturing fingerstyle clarity and slap articulation without excessive low-end mud. The linear humbucking design with Alnico 5 magnets and vacuum wax potting ensures road-ready reliability and consistent performance whether you're in the studio or on stage.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this pickup suitable for slap and fingerstyle playing?
The hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets provide responsive dynamics and natural sustain, while the linear humbucking design with two side-by-side coils delivers defined note separation ideal for both techniques. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring clean articulation whether you're fingerpicking or slapping.
Is this pickup a direct replacement for my 5-string Jazz bass bridge position?
Yes, this is a bridge pickup designed specifically for 5-string Jazz bass, measuring 4.100 inches in length and 0.730 inches in width. Confirm your current pickup dimensions and wiring configuration match before ordering to ensure compatibility.
How does the humbucking design affect tone compared to a single-coil Jazz pickup?
The linear humbucking design cuts hum while retaining the classic Jazz bass midrange presence, eliminating the noise issues that can plague single-coil pickups in live or studio settings. You maintain warmth and articulation without sacrificing clarity.
What genres is this pickup best suited for?
The Apollo excels in jazz, funk, and studio session work where note definition and controlled low-end are priorities. It is not recommended for metal or thrash metal applications where heavier, more aggressive tones are typically desired.
How does Seymour Duncan ensure long-term performance and stability?
The pickup is vacuum wax potted to prevent microphonic feedback and ensure consistent performance over time, with Forbon flatwork construction providing structural integrity. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with Alnico 5 magnets, it delivers proven reliability for both studio and professional performance.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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