Seymour Duncan SJB-2 Hot for Jazz Bass Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan SJB-2 Hot for Jazz Bass Pickup Set

The SJB-2 Hot for Jazz delivers articulate, focused single-coil response with the clarity and punch that modern jazz and fusion bass players demand. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, these pickups balance vintage character with contemporary output, offering tight low-end definition and responsive midrange presence that cuts through a live mix. The neck pickup's reverse-wound/reverse-polarity design ensures hum-free operation when both pickups are engaged together—essential for reliable stage performance.

Tone & Electrical Characteristics

Resonant peaks of 3.8 kHz (bridge) and 4.5 kHz (neck) provide articulate string separation and focused midrange presence across the fretboard, helping you lock in with a band without getting buried. The EQ curve of 4/6/4 (Bass/Midrange/Treble) balances warm lows with punchy mids and smooth highs, while DC resistance ratings of 16.6 kΩ (bridge) and 15.02 kΩ (neck) deliver high-output response without harshness, giving you the headroom to sit comfortably in a live context.

Construction & Build Quality

Wax-potted Alnico V rod magnets paired with forbon flatwork eliminate microphonic feedback for squeal-free performance in any venue or rehearsal space. Each pickup is hand-wound and assembled in Santa Barbara, with the neck pickup slightly narrower to optimize response at the headstock end of the instrument, ensuring consistent tone from top to bottom on stage.

Key Features

• Passive single-coil pickup configuration – neck and bridge set
• Alnico V rod magnets, hand-ground for precise performance
• Wax-potted construction for feedback-free operation
• Neck pickup: reverse-wound/reverse-polarity (RW/RP) for hum cancellation in dual-pickup mode
• Bridge pickup DC resistance: 16.6 kΩ
• Neck pickup DC resistance: 15.02 kΩ
• Bridge resonant peak: 3.8 kHz
• Neck resonant peak: 4.5 kHz
• EQ voice: 4/6/4 (Bass/Midrange/Treble)
• Single-conductor PVC cable included
• Includes logo cover
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California

The SJB-2 Hot for Jazz delivers the articulation and output working bass players need while preserving the character that makes jazz and fusion tones sing—built tough enough for the road.