What is the difference between the 70mm neck and 74mm bridge pickup sizes?

The neck pickup measures 70mm and the bridge pickup 74mm; these sizes are specifically engineered to accommodate modern five-string bass bridge spacing up to 3.10" and neck spacing up to 3.00", ensuring proper fit and balanced tone across the instrument.

Are these pickups suitable for genres beyond jazz?

These pickups excel in jazz, studio sessions, and live performance contexts; they are not optimized for metal or djent styles, where higher output and different tonal character are typically preferred.

What does vacuum wax potting do, and why does it matter?

Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing, while ensuring stable performance across temperature and humidity changes—critical for both studio recording and live gigging reliability.

Will these pickups work with my current passive bass electronics?

Yes; the SJ5S-70/74 features vintage output levels designed to integrate seamlessly into passive signal chains, preserving natural instrument dynamics without requiring active electronics or tonal modification.

Are black covers included, and can they be removed?

Black covers are included and maintain aesthetic consistency with most instrument finishes; they can be removed if you prefer an open-coil appearance.

Seymour Duncan SJ5S-70/74 Passive Single Coil Pickup Set For Jazz Bass

The SJ5S-70/74 delivers the articulate, punchy character that defines traditional jazz bass tone. Hand-wound and vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation, this pickup set captures the vintage warmth and dynamic response essential to walking lines and chord work on five-string instruments. Built specifically to accommodate modern string spacing while respecting the sonic architecture of classic single-coil design.

Tone & Construction

Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets paired with Forbon flatwork create a focused, articulate midrange character with natural compression and extended harmonic detail. The vintage output level integrates seamlessly into passive signal chains, preserving the natural dynamics of your instrument without tonal coloration.

Design & Specifications

Neck and bridge pickups are sized at 70mm and 74mm respectively, accommodating modern five-string bridge spacing up to 3.10" and neck spacing up to 3.00". Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures stable performance across temperature and humidity variations, while the included black covers maintain aesthetic consistency with most instrument finishes.

Key Features

Neck pickup: 70mm; Bridge pickup: 74mm
Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
Forbon flatwork construction
Vacuum wax potted (squeal-free operation)
Vintage output level
Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
Black covers included
Bridge string spacing accommodation: up to 3.10" (78.7mm)
Neck string spacing accommodation: up to 3.00" (76.2mm)
Passive single-coil design

This is a professional-grade pickup set engineered for five-string jazz bass players who demand clarity, sustain, and the unmistakable voice of quality single-coil construction.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States