Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass 5 67/70 Set
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Seymour Duncan
Apollo J-Bass 5 67/70 Set
Product Info
Article Number:
386285
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Apollo J-Bass 5 67/70 Set
Category:
Pickups for 5-String J-Bass
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Apollo pickups are a fantastic choice if you’re after that classic, smooth J-Bass growl. They’ve got a really nice, balanced tone across all five strings and Seymour Duncan’s build quality shines through – these are robust pickups that’ll last. Perfect for players digging that Motown or classic R&B vibe.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass 5 67/70 Set
- Pickup-set
- Passive humbucking pickup set for 5-string jazz bass
- Split coil design in the jazz bass pickup format
- Vintage output
- Alnico 5 rod magnets
- Max. string spacing: 67 mm at the neck pickup and 70 mm at the bridge pickup
- DC resistance: 9.58 kΩ (neck pickup) and 11.10 kΩ (bridge pickup)
- Two-core shielded connection cable
- Sealed airtight with wax
- Forbon coil body
- Colour: Black
- Handmade in USA
PROS
- • Alnico 5 magnets deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
- • Wax potting minimizes microphonic noise and feedback.
- • Forbon coil bodies ensure consistent performance and durability.
- • 67/70mm spacing accommodates wider string spreads common on 5-string basses.
CONS
- • Output leans towards the vintage side; modern high-gain players might find it lacking.
- • The black finish can show fingerprints and grime easily.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in vintage-inspired styles, less so for extreme genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck & Bridge (5-String J-Bass)
Magnet
Alnico 5 rod magnets
Output Level
Vintage
DC Resistance
9.58 kΩ (Neck), 11.10 kΩ (Bridge)
Mounting
Standard 4-hole J-Bass mounting pattern
Cover
Black
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vintage 5 set is a bit hotter and has a slightly more aggressive edge; the Apollos offer a more refined, vintage-leaning character.
While they're designed for passive use, a preamp could certainly boost their output, but it might mask some of their vintage charm.
They’ll work, but the lower output and vintage voicing won't provide the aggressive ‘pop’ some slap players prefer; a brighter pickup set would be more ideal.
