Sadowsky J/J-Style Bass Pickup Set N/B5

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Sadowsky J/J-Style Bass Pickup Set N/B5

Sadowsky

J/J-Style Bass Pickup Set N/B5

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Product Info

Article Number: 529839
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: J/J-Style Bass Pickup Set N/B5
Price: $372.90

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These Sadowsky J/J pickups are a serious upgrade for your 5-string J-bass, delivering that classic, punchy J-bass tone with a bit more clarity and warmth than some alternatives. The AlNiCo V magnets give them a really nice fundamental response—perfect for players needing a versatile sound that cuts through a mix, from funk to rock.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky J/J-Style Bass Pickup Set N/B5
  • J-Style Pickup Set for 5-String Electric Bass
  • For neck (SAC PU J5 N) and bridge (SAC PU J5 B) position
  • Single coil
  • 2-Wire connection cable
  • DC resistance (neck): 9.8 kOhm
  • DC resistance (bridge): 10.6 kOhm
  • AlNiCo V magnet
  • Open pole pieces
  • Mounting dimensions per pickup (L x W): 95 x 18.20 mm
  • Passive
  • Black cover

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • AlNiCo V delivers warm, articulate tone with strong fundamental frequencies.
  • • Open pole pieces allow for easy adjustment and personalized voicing.
  • • 9.8k neck/10.6k bridge offers balanced output and tonal separation.
  • • Sadowsky’s renowned build quality ensures long-term reliability and consistency.
CONS
  • • Higher DC resistance may slightly reduce sustain on some basses.
  • • Black cover, while clean, might not suit all aesthetic preferences.
  • • Price point positions this as a premium upgrade; not a budget option.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck (SAC PU J5 N) and Bridge (SAC PU J5 B)
Magnet AlNiCo V
Output Level Medium-High
DC Resistance Neck: 9.8 kOhm, Bridge: 10.6 kOhm
Mounting 95 x 18.20 mm per pickup
Cover Black

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Frequently Asked Questions

They’re noticeably more refined – less brittle, with a rounder low-end and improved articulation, while retaining that signature J-bass clarity.
While passive, the higher output of the bridge pickup might require some preamp tweaking to balance the neck and bridge, but the results can be fantastic.
Generally yes, but minor routing adjustments *might* be needed depending on your bass’s existing pickup cavity dimensions.

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