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Best Seymour Duncan Pickups for 4-String J-Bass 2025

Premium Seymour Duncan pickups for 4-string j-bass - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz Bass Upgrade For Studio Recording For Professional Performance For Tone Enhancement For Vintage Restoration For Modern Sound
BRANDS: Seymour Duncan Fender EMG DiMarzio Sadowsky Lollar
Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass, 4 Str, Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass, 4 Str, Set

by Seymour Duncan
Professional Performance Modern Sound Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Improves tone and output
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • Requires technical installation
  • • Can be expensive for premium pickups

Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass4 StrPickup Set for Electric BassPassive humbucker pickups for 4-string jazz bass...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 386269
$340
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Seymour Duncan STK-J2B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Seymour Duncan STK-J2B

by Seymour Duncan
Vintage Restoration Jazz Bass Upgrade Modern Sound
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Many vintage and modern options
  • • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
  • • May change original vintage value
  • • Requires technical installation

Seymour Duncan STK-J2B, Hot Jazz Stack Bass Pickup, Fat authentic vintage jazz bass tone, Elimination of mains hum...

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 180531
$164
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Seymour Duncan ANT II-JJBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Seymour Duncan ANT II-JJBB

by Seymour Duncan
Modern Sound Professional Performance Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
  • • Can dramatically change bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • Requires technical installation
  • • Installation voids warranty

Seymour Duncan ANT II-JJBB, J-Style Pickup for Bass, Bridge position, In stile of the 60s which resemble those that...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 116437
$212
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Seymour Duncan SJB-2B BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Seymour Duncan SJB-2B BLK

by Seymour Duncan
Tone Enhancement Modern Sound Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
✓ PROS
  • • Many vintage and modern options
  • • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
  • • Requires technical installation
  • • May need additional electronics work

Seymour Duncan SJB-2B BLK, E-Bass, Bridge position, More output and punch than the vintage pickup, Provides a strong...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 183549
$131
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Seymour Duncan SJB-1B BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Seymour Duncan SJB-1B BK

by Seymour Duncan
Vintage Restoration Tone Enhancement Modern Sound
Key Feature:
• Can dramatically change bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Professional upgrade option
  • • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
✗ CONS
  • • Installation voids warranty
  • • May need additional electronics work

Seymour Duncan SJB-1B BK, J-Style Pickup, Vintage jazz bass®, For bridge position, Colour: Black

⭐ 4.4/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 179278
$131
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity J-Style Bridge - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Seymour Duncan Antiquity J-Style Bridge

by Seymour Duncan
Jazz Bass Upgrade Modern Sound Tone Enhancement
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Professional upgrade option
  • • Can dramatically change bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • May change original vintage value
  • • Can be expensive for premium pickups

Seymour Duncan Antiquity J-Style BridgePickup for Electric BassSingle coilFor the bridge positionWarm midrange punch...

⭐ 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 554320
$219
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Seymour Duncan SJB-2N BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Seymour Duncan SJB-2N BLK

by Seymour Duncan
Tone Enhancement Professional Performance Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
✓ PROS
  • • Professional upgrade option
  • • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for premium pickups
  • • May need additional electronics work

Seymour Duncan SJB-2N BLK, E-Bass, Neck position, With more output and punch than the vintage pickup, this pickup...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 183548
$128
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Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P/J Bass Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P/J Bass Set

by Seymour Duncan
Tone Enhancement Jazz Bass Upgrade Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Many vintage and modern options
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • May need additional electronics work
  • • Can be expensive for premium pickups

Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P/J Bass SetP/J Pickup SetFor 4-string bass guitarCalibrated SetPassive operation1/4...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 334999
$281
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Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Jazz Bass Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Jazz Bass Set

by Seymour Duncan
Modern Sound Jazz Bass Upgrade Tone Enhancement
Key Feature:
• Professional upgrade option
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
  • • Many vintage and modern options
✗ CONS
  • • May change original vintage value
  • • May need additional electronics work

Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Jazz Bass SetJazz Bass Pickup SetFor 4-string bassPassive design1/4" Alnico V...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 335001
$263
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Seymour Duncan STK-J1B J-Bass Bridge 4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Seymour Duncan STK-J1B J-Bass Bridge 4

by Seymour Duncan
Jazz Bass Upgrade Studio Recording Tone Enhancement
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for premium pickups
  • • May need additional electronics work

Seymour Duncan STK-J1B J-Bass Bridge 4Pickups for J-Style Electric BassSingle coilsFor bridge position4-String...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561371
$160
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Seymour Duncan STK-J2N - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Seymour Duncan STK-J2N

by Seymour Duncan
Professional Performance Tone Enhancement Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
  • • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
  • • Installation voids warranty
  • • May change original vintage value

Seymour Duncan STK-J2N, Pickup, Hot Jazz stack bass, Fat authentic vintage jazz bass sound while eliminating hum...

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 244427
$164
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Seymour Duncan AJB-2B Jazz Bridge 4-String - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Seymour Duncan AJB-2B Jazz Bridge 4-String

by Seymour Duncan
Modern Sound Vintage Restoration Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
  • • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
  • • Requires technical installation
  • • Installation voids warranty

Seymour Duncan AJB-2B Jazz Bridge 4-StringPickups for Electric BassSingle coilFor the bridge positionVintage style tone...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 554088
$197
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Seymour Duncan AJB-1b Bridge 4-string - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Seymour Duncan AJB-1b Bridge 4-string

by Seymour Duncan
Vintage Restoration Tone Enhancement Modern Sound
Key Feature:
• Professional upgrade option
✓ PROS
  • • Can dramatically change bass sound
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • Requires technical installation
  • • May need additional electronics work

Seymour Duncan AJB-1b Bridge 4-stringPickup for Electric BassActive single coilBridge positionModern punch and attack...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 553996
$197
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Seymour Duncan SJB-3N BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Seymour Duncan SJB-3N BK

by Seymour Duncan
Modern Sound Tone Enhancement Jazz Bass Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Improves tone and output
  • • Many vintage and modern options
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for premium pickups
  • • May change original vintage value

Seymour Duncan SJB-3N BKJ-Style PickupNeck positionSpecially developed for bass playerswho seek a powerful attack in...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 178688
$128
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Seymour Duncan SJB-3B BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Seymour Duncan SJB-3B BK

by Seymour Duncan
Jazz Bass Upgrade Modern Sound Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
✓ PROS
  • • Can dramatically change bass sound
  • • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
✗ CONS
  • • May change original vintage value
  • • Installation voids warranty

Seymour Duncan SJB-3B BKJ-Style PickupBridge positionSpecially developed for bass playerswho seek a powerful attack in...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 172080
$131
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How to Choose the Best Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced pickups for 4-string j-bass typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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