DESCRIPTION:

The Seymour Duncan SJ5-3 Quarter Pound brings the high-output Quarter Pound Jazz Bass® sound to 5-string basses. This listing is for the complete SJ5-3s set (neck and bridge). Massive 1/4" Alnico 5 rod magnets and hot coil winds deliver high output, strong attack and a full response while retaining the articulation and detailed high end that keeps a Jazz Bass® pickup useful across a wide range of playing styles.

The neck pickup is RWRP (reverse wound / reverse polarity), allowing the neck and bridge to cancel hum when used together as a matched pair while retaining true single-coil construction.

Hand built in Santa Barbara, California, the 5-string Quarter Pound Jazz Bass® pickups use 1/4" Alnico 5 rod magnets and Forbon flatwork and are wax potted for squeal-free operation. Each pickup comes with a black cover.

Please note: 5-string Jazz Bass® pickup dimensions are not universal. Seymour Duncan specifically notes that Mexican Standard Jazz Basses use two neck-sized pickups. Compare the dimensions below with both your existing pickup and pickup route before ordering.

This listing is for the Seymour Duncan SJ5-3s set (SKU 11402-55). Includes the Quarter Pound neck and bridge pickups.

IMPORTANT FIT INFORMATION

Drop-in replacements for most American Standard Jazz Bass® instruments. However, 5-string Jazz Bass® pickup sizes are not standardized across every bass and customers should confirm measurements before purchasing (see below).

Important: Seymour Duncan specifically notes that Mexican Standard Jazz Basses use two neck-sized pickups. Do not assume that your bass requires the larger SJ5-3b bridge pickup simply because you are replacing a bridge-position pickup.

Measure your existing pickup and compare it with the exact neck and bridge dimensions below before ordering.

DIMENSIONS & FIT

SJ5-3b Bridge: 4.08" Long × 1.92" Wide · 2.76" Overall String Spacing
SJ5-3n Neck: 3.97" Long × 1.84" Wide · 2.76" Overall String Spacing

TECHNICAL

Type: Passive Single Coil
Output: High
Magnet: 1/4" Alnico 5 Rod Magnets
Cable: 2-Conductor Shielded
Flatwork: Forbon
Wax Potted: Yes
Cover: Black
SJ5-3n Neck — DC Resistance: 14.6kΩ · Winding: RWRP
SJ5-3b Bridge — DC Resistance: 16kΩ
Included: Neck + Bridge (SJ5-3s set)
Hum-Cancelling: When both pickups are used together
SKU: 11402-55

WHAT IS THE TONE OF THE SEYMOUR DUNCAN SJ5-3 QUARTER POUND JAZZ BASS® PICKUPS?

The SJ5-3 Quarter Pound takes the familiar Jazz Bass® single-coil sound in a bigger, more aggressive direction. The hot coil wind and oversized Alnico 5 pole pieces deliver high output, strong attack and a full, even response with plenty of sustain and authority. Compared with a more traditional vintage-output Jazz Bass® pickup, the Quarter Pound hits harder while retaining articulation and detailed high end.

This is a strong choice for players who like the definition and response of true Jazz Bass® single coils but want substantially more output and a more forceful overall presentation.

As always, keep in mind that these are generalizations. Your experience could be different depending on many factors.

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