Seymour Duncan SJB-1B Vintage 4-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass

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Seymour Duncan SJB-1B Vintage 4-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass sku number 11401-02

Seymour Duncan SJB-1B Vintage 4-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass

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SKU
11401-02
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Description

application
Vintage-correct true single-coil. Perfect for country,pop,blues,and classic rock.

description
The hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets and moderate windings bring out the warmth and fullness of the instrument while maintaining clarity and definition. Comes with waxed cloth hookup cable and non-logo cover.

complete setup
Calibrated neck and bridge set. Neck pickup is slightly narrower. Neck is RW/RP for hum canceling when both pickups are used together. Often used together with STC-2 or -3 Tone Circuits for optimal tonal control.

available mods
Comes in any color you want. As long as it’s black.

players
Chopper Anderson / Reba McEntire,David Bronze / Eric Clapton,Tim Smith / Sheryl Crow

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Condition New
Country of Manufacture United States
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At a Glance

The Seymour Duncan SJB-1B is a vintage-correct single-coil bridge pickup for 4-string jazz bass, hand-wound with Alnico 5 magnets to deliver warm, full tone with clarity and definition. Built for players who gig in jazz, blues, country, pop, and classic rock and want authentic vintage character without sacrificing articulation and punch on stage. Choose it for reliable, road-tested tone that sits naturally in a mix and pairs seamlessly with your neck pickup for hum-free performance.

Who This Is For

Great for

  • ✓ Jazz
  • ✓ Blues
  • ✓ Country
  • ✓ Pop
  • ✓ Classic Rock

Not the best pick for

  • – Metal
  • – Djent
  • – Thrash Metal

Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the box?

You receive the SJB-1B bridge pickup, a waxed cloth hookup cable, and a non-logo cover.

Can I use this pickup alone, or do I need the neck pickup too?

This is a bridge pickup and can work standalone, but Seymour Duncan designed the matched neck version (STC-1N) with reversed polarity to cancel hum when both pickups are used together, which is the classic jazz bass setup.

What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?

The SJB-1B excels in jazz, blues, country, pop, and classic rock. Its hand-wound Alnico 5 design and moderate windings prioritize warm, defined tone over high-output aggression, so it is not designed for metal, djent, or thrash styles.

How does the hand-ground Alnico 5 magnet affect the tone?

Alnico 5 magnets paired with moderate windings bring out warmth and fullness while preserving clarity and definition, delivering vintage-correct single-coil articulation and punch.

Does this pickup work with tone control circuits?

Yes, Seymour Duncan often pairs the SJB-1B with STC-2 or STC-3 tone circuits for optimal tonal control and flexibility in the recording or live rig.

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