Seymour Duncan HEAVY WEATHER J-BASS KIT BLACK (SANS LOGO)
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A Modern Tribute to the Fretless Jazz Bass
The Heavy Weather J-Bass is designed as a nod to the great electric bass references, particularly the fretless Jazz Bass aesthetic. The goal is clear: to recapture that vintage 60s grain while opening up the upper spectrum to bring clarity, definition, and a sense of breathing to the playing.
For Whom and Which Styles
This set is aimed at bassists who love the personality of a Jazz Bass but want more brightness and presence without falling into a too modern or clinical sound. It suits both fretted and fretless basses, for funk, soul, pop, rock, fusion, or any context where articulation and growl need to remain expressive.
Design: Single Coil, Alnico V, and Harmonic Clarity
Based on a single coil with a strong character, the Heavy Weather combines a rather "hot" winding and Alnico V magnets to enhance response, punch, and precision. The result: a clear attack, lively mids, and treble enriched with harmonics that support right-hand nuances, ghost notes, and playing with fingers or pick. In the Black (no logo) version, it maintains a discreet look that fits perfectly on both stage and studio instruments.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | bass microphone |
| Instrument | 4-string bass |
| Magnet | alnico V |
| Winding | simple |
| Position | set |
| Color | Black |
| Neck resistance | 8.95k |
| Bridge resistance | 9.39k |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Heavy Weather J-Bass kit compatible with a 4-string bass?
This set is designed for 4-string basses and includes neck and bridge pickups.
What sound does this Jazz Bass pickup set deliver?
The single-coil winding combined with Alnico V magnets provides a sharp attack and lively mids. The highs, enriched with harmonics, bring clarity and presence. The desired character evokes the 60s fretless Jazz Bass tone, with a more open high end.
Can these pickups be installed on a fretless bass?
This configuration is suitable for both fretless and fretted basses, with articulation adapted to playing nuances.
What are the resistances of the neck and bridge pickups?
The neck pickup has a resistance of 8.95 kΩ, while the bridge pickup measures 9.39 kΩ.
What finish does the Seymour Duncan Heavy Weather J-Bass Kit Black without logo offer?
The black finish without logo provides a discreet appearance on the instrument.
