1) Stock Both 0:31 vs Apollo Both 2) Stock Both 0:44 vs Apollo Both 1:11 3) Stock Neck 0:52 vs Apollo Neck 1:18 4) Stock Bridge 1:01 vs Apollo Bridge 1:27 5) Stock Both 1:35 vs Apollo Both 2:07 6) Stock Neck 1:44 vs Apollo Neck 2:16 7) Sotck Bridge 1:57 vs Apollo Bridge 2:27 8) Stock Both 2:37 vs Apollo Both 3:11 9) Stock Neck 2:48 vs Apollo Neck 3:21 10) Sotck Bridge 3:00 vs Apollo Bridge 3:34 11) Stock Both 3:43 vs Apollo Both 4:30 12) Stock Neck 3:58 vs Apollo Neck 4:43 13) Sotck Bridge 4:16 vs Apollo Bridge 5:00 11) Stock Both 5:13 vs Apollo Both 5:48 12) Stock Neck 5:24 vs Apollo Neck 5:59 13) Sotck Bridge 5:37 vs Apollo Bridge 6:15 ***THANK ME LATER***
This comparison was good. Thanks for that. My opinion, the Fender did have that classic tone but seems to be stuck at that. The Apollo brings out more attack. It can be tamed. I think they are the better because of that.
Both sets sounded great. There was a thickness to the Apollo set that I dug for pick playing. I would love to one day see a comparison with DiMarzio Model J's.
@@jaxonvictoria4345 I feel like the audio quality isn't doing them justice, in person the apollo's sound more rich, and precise while taking a little edge off of the treble. Hearing the comparison when I put these in my bass, I def like the apollo's more.
I have a set of Apollo’s in a 5-string, and they have a huge tone. I know those MIJ Geddy Lee basses have awesome pickups, so unless you are aching for hum-cancelling pickups, I’m not sure it would be an upgrade. But for my bass that I built up from having 0 pickups, the Apollo’s are awesome.
Yeah I agree, I actually wanted to test them out because I was planning on doing a Warmoth Jazz Bass. Also I've switched the volume pots with 500k ones. It helps to retain some low end, and maybe I'll do another demo as well
Definitely a unique sound. More rounded and polite than the Fender. I’m not sure why they’re priced like that though, considering all of DiMarzio’s J pickups are hum-cancelling and about $20 cheaper.
I’m interested in hearing the pickups mixed: SD bridge with Fender neck, SD neck with Fender bridge. Good demo video. It’s interesting because the technique seems to drastically change the sound. I was liking the SD better on some, then the Fender sounded better with the pick (on my iPhone).
Both sets of pickups sound great. The Seymour Duncan Apollo pair brings a Precision Bass flavour to the party and, with the neck and bridge on full, remind me a little bit of a Double P bass I used to own. To my ears, the Apollo set is darker and more polite, I wonder how different they would sound with a 500k tone pot in situ. For a Jazz Bass player who likes to blend or solo their pickups, the Duncan set is a great and noiseless compromise. As you beautifully put it, the Apollo set is a different animal to the stock Fender pickups. And a fab animal at that.
Thanks, I agree! I'm definitely think about getting a different bass for these pickups, as I somehow prefer the stock ones on the Geddy Lee. I feel like these pickups need their own dedicated electronics, and maybe the 70s position of the bridge pickup is not the best one for the Apollo
@@OliverTobyn The Apollo set really has its own thing happening. It's like a middle ground between a J and P Bass. The stock pickups in your signature bass sound really dynamic and, not surprisingly, have that Geddy-like clank to them. I'd love to hear how'd they'd fare in another Jazz Bass with a non-70s Bridge Pickup placement and a 500k tone pot. I think the results would be amazing.
Both are very interesting! It's not a big difference, but I felt that Fender has a more traditional tone, and the Apollos have a more modern tone. Definitely Fender has more harmonics, more mids, which I suppose will be great for pizzicato and tapping. On the other hand, the Apollos have a naturally mid scoop sound, and I felt they are kind of "self-compressed", ideal for slap and playing with a pick, I would say. Remember, it's not a big difference, it doesn't mean you can't cut Fender midrange for slap or boost Apollo mids for tapping, whether on a DAW EQ plugin or in a real-life amp. Also, the type/age of the string that you are playing is more important than the specs of your pickups, IMHO.
I like the stockies so much more. The Apollos sound awesome, they're just not to taste/requirements on a personal level. In someone else's hands? I'm all for it.
Nice demo! I've been watching demos on the Apollo pickups and I like that they have a "studio" like tone versus the fender pickup which is warmer and more classic sounding. Both pickups are great, matter of taste.
the apollos sound a bit more clear and distinct almost like active pickups. like I can get a more precise hit with your fingers and it doesn't feel as smeared together.
The Duncan's retained nice a brightness but it cut out the extra twang the Fenders had. I would like to hear it through a real amp and cabs. I like the Duncan but the Fenders were still good.
Thanks! They're awesome pickups! I made a separate demo about them switching to 500k pots which work better in my opinion, and just uploaded a video comparing these stock pickups to another cool set, the Di Marzio Ultra Jazz, check them out!
I bought these for my Fender 75th Anniversary Jazz..I like the Apollo's tone, quiter in noise/hum & darker tone... The Apollo's would be a good swap for a standard Jazz's p-up's, i got them for a good price...a good comparison with decent sound quality.....👍
The idea behind them is the same as the P bass split-coil, which definitely doesn't disappear in a mix. Maybe using them both you do get a little bit of midrange cut, but that happens with every pickup. So far I haven't had any issues
Isn`t Apollo technically a Dimarzio Ultrajazz? Sound fatter, more volume and a little bit dead.. ( No offense, I love Dimarzio pickups, but the old ones are funnier....) SD Hot stack for Jazz is fantastic. But the are stacked. With a aguilar preamp they have a nasty Musicman- flavour. Without preamp, they are probably the best slapping pickups in the whole galaxy! Nice Test! Thanks!
If people buy to play bright, spanky, or funky (Fendery-style) sounds / music, Fender is better. For rock, and / or metal, probably the Seymour Duncans are the way to go.
Yep, no effects, recorded direct. Though I believe the pickup height wasn't adjusted properly as they differed in size. I plan to do another video soon with just the Duncans to better explore how they sound
@@OliverTobyn But do you hear that the sound is definitely not clear, overdrive or large volume? I am thinking at this moment, buy Apollo or another noiseless bridge pickup.
In my opinion these pickups make sense to use on a cheap squier or some other cheap bass, Getty Lee bass already has great pickups since it is a 1,300 dollar bass.
Meh, the price of the instrument isn't really an indication on how good it's components are. My Made in Japan Steve Harris P bass had terrible pots and jack. The Geddy Lee stock pickups are Fender Jazz Bass Original pickups, which are a bit weak in my opinion, the Fender '74 Pure Vintage are way closer to the ones he actually uses. Nothing wrong with a little upgrade, even on expensive instruments
What is your question? No upgrade is "necessary. It's a matter of preference and what sound you're after. There are a ton of options out there. A good amp/cab is also vital in getting good tone. What type of music you play etc. I play in a rock band, everything from VH to Tommy Bolin plus our originals. I need versatility with a lot of midrange to cut through the mix.
Did you notice a difference in output level between them? I have just bought a set of Apollos for my MIJ Geddy because the stock ones have such a low output compared to my P bass and I have to change all the settings on my amp and pedals when I switch between them.
Yeah, I agree. They do have a thicker and darker tone. I did another demo of them about a month ago and I switched the pots from 250k to 500k, and they seem to work better for that kind of sound
Grande oliver, sempre "preciso" nei tuoi video. Ho ascoltato bene soprattutto il sound al manico del pickup apollo, vorrei ascoltare dalle tue parole se potrebbero essere ideali per la mia necessità di precisionizzare il mio jazz. Me li consiglieresti? Magari, visto il prezzo non proprio abordabile, solo il pu al manico?
Ciao perdonami il ritardo ma ho visto solo ora. Sono dei gran bei pickup a mio avviso, un po' più scuri dei classici single coil, ma ho in parte risolto usando dei pot da 500K per i due volumi. Usandone solo uno al manico potrebbe risultare un po' sbilanciato secondo me, quando si tratta di roba più particolare è sempre meglio il set
Stock everytime. They have 'growl' that's lacking in the SD'''s. If I wanted more of anything then I'd get the Custom Shop 60's or the Lindy Fralins. Preferrably the CS 60's as it's a Jazz Bass!
Fender pickups sounded more organic and deep, they have more clear sound. SD Apollo pickups sounded a bit lower and like a "compressed" sound, clear notes but with less punch. It's hard to give an oppinion just hearing and watching a vídeo, but to have a real idea of the sound, nothing better than playing...
1) Stock Both 0:31 vs Apollo Both
2) Stock Both 0:44 vs Apollo Both 1:11
3) Stock Neck 0:52 vs Apollo Neck 1:18
4) Stock Bridge 1:01 vs Apollo Bridge 1:27
5) Stock Both 1:35 vs Apollo Both 2:07
6) Stock Neck 1:44 vs Apollo Neck 2:16
7) Sotck Bridge 1:57 vs Apollo Bridge 2:27
8) Stock Both 2:37 vs Apollo Both 3:11
9) Stock Neck 2:48 vs Apollo Neck 3:21
10) Sotck Bridge 3:00 vs Apollo Bridge 3:34
11) Stock Both 3:43 vs Apollo Both 4:30
12) Stock Neck 3:58 vs Apollo Neck 4:43
13) Sotck Bridge 4:16 vs Apollo Bridge 5:00
11) Stock Both 5:13 vs Apollo Both 5:48
12) Stock Neck 5:24 vs Apollo Neck 5:59
13) Sotck Bridge 5:37 vs Apollo Bridge 6:15
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IMO it’s not an upgrade, it’s just a matter of taste. Duncan Apollo pickups have scooped midrange than stock Fender pickups.
This comparison was good. Thanks for that.
My opinion, the Fender did have that classic tone but seems to be stuck at that.
The Apollo brings out more attack. It can be tamed. I think they are the better because of that.
Both sets sounded great. There was a thickness to the Apollo set that I dug for pick playing.
I would love to one day see a comparison with DiMarzio Model J's.
Same here! Those are on my short list, as they have a nice mid and are quiet.
The stock fender pick ups have a lot more color and character.
Yeah the Apollos sound thin and quacky.
@@jaxonvictoria4345 I feel like the audio quality isn't doing them justice, in person the apollo's sound more rich, and precise while taking a little edge off of the treble. Hearing the comparison when I put these in my bass, I def like the apollo's more.
@@jaxonvictoria4345 the stocks sound thinner here?
I prefer the Apollo jazz pickups
Is it me or did they almost make the J bass sound like a P in weird ways...?
Fender stock picks so far for me 👌🏼
Not only in this video. I really tested on studio and it record awesome!!
Apollo’s neck is the best. Don’t think it dictates a must own for the set. Stock is fine.
I have a set of Apollo’s in a 5-string, and they have a huge tone. I know those MIJ Geddy Lee basses have awesome pickups, so unless you are aching for hum-cancelling pickups, I’m not sure it would be an upgrade. But for my bass that I built up from having 0 pickups, the Apollo’s are awesome.
Yeah I agree, I actually wanted to test them out because I was planning on doing a Warmoth Jazz Bass. Also I've switched the volume pots with 500k ones. It helps to retain some low end, and maybe I'll do another demo as well
Definitely a unique sound. More rounded and polite than the Fender. I’m not sure why they’re priced like that though, considering all of DiMarzio’s J pickups are hum-cancelling and about $20 cheaper.
I’m interested in hearing the pickups mixed: SD bridge with Fender neck, SD neck with Fender bridge. Good demo video. It’s interesting because the technique seems to drastically change the sound. I was liking the SD better on some, then the Fender sounded better with the pick (on my iPhone).
Both sets of pickups sound great. The Seymour Duncan Apollo pair brings a Precision Bass flavour to the party and, with the neck and bridge on full, remind me a little bit of a Double P bass I used to own. To my ears, the Apollo set is darker and more polite, I wonder how different they would sound with a 500k tone pot in situ. For a Jazz Bass player who likes to blend or solo their pickups, the Duncan set is a great and noiseless compromise. As you beautifully put it, the Apollo set is a different animal to the stock Fender pickups. And a fab animal at that.
Thanks, I agree! I'm definitely think about getting a different bass for these pickups, as I somehow prefer the stock ones on the Geddy Lee. I feel like these pickups need their own dedicated electronics, and maybe the 70s position of the bridge pickup is not the best one for the Apollo
@@OliverTobyn The Apollo set really has its own thing happening. It's like a middle ground between a J and P Bass. The stock pickups in your signature bass sound really dynamic and, not surprisingly, have that Geddy-like clank to them. I'd love to hear how'd they'd fare in another Jazz Bass with a non-70s Bridge Pickup placement and a 500k tone pot. I think the results would be amazing.
@@dukeyradioshow1107 agree, I just need to decide on when to pull the trigger, hah!
Both are very interesting! It's not a big difference, but I felt that Fender has a more traditional tone, and the Apollos have a more modern tone. Definitely Fender has more harmonics, more mids, which I suppose will be great for pizzicato and tapping. On the other hand, the Apollos have a naturally mid scoop sound, and I felt they are kind of "self-compressed", ideal for slap and playing with a pick, I would say. Remember, it's not a big difference, it doesn't mean you can't cut Fender midrange for slap or boost Apollo mids for tapping, whether on a DAW EQ plugin or in a real-life amp. Also, the type/age of the string that you are playing is more important than the specs of your pickups, IMHO.
I thought the stock pups were pretty pleasant. the SD's have a nice character in the mids but too fizzy for my liking. Still a good contender!
Yeah, it's an interesting comparison, I really like both. So now I just need another Jazz bass to have them both haha
I like the stockies so much more. The Apollos sound awesome, they're just not to taste/requirements on a personal level. In someone else's hands? I'm all for it.
Nice demo! I've been watching demos on the Apollo pickups and I like that they have a "studio" like tone versus the fender pickup which is warmer and more classic sounding. Both pickups are great, matter of taste.
the apollos sound a bit more clear and distinct almost like active pickups. like I can get a more precise hit with your fingers and it doesn't feel as smeared together.
The Duncan's retained nice a brightness but it cut out the extra twang the Fenders had. I would like to hear it through a real amp and cabs. I like the Duncan but the Fenders were still good.
Man! You sound a lot better with those seymour duncan 😎 it's awesome how tight it sounds... I love them! That's the pro tip
Thanks! They're awesome pickups! I made a separate demo about them switching to 500k pots which work better in my opinion, and just uploaded a video comparing these stock pickups to another cool set, the Di Marzio Ultra Jazz, check them out!
Nice to see them in a 70s jazz bass with the moves bridge pickup
Which is why i loaded up the comparison, I'm looking for upgrades to my CV70's Squier.
I bought these for my Fender 75th Anniversary Jazz..I like the Apollo's tone, quiter in noise/hum & darker tone... The Apollo's would be a good swap for a standard Jazz's p-up's, i got them for a good price...a good comparison with decent sound quality.....👍
I’m looking to replace squire pickups, I woulda been scared to touch American fender pickups 😭😭😭
Sounds great brother 😎
I like the Apollos more it sounds like they have a wider frequency range with a cleaned up bass response wich is awesome to work with in the studio.
Go with the stocks. The appollos sound exactly like pickups who disappear in a mix.
The idea behind them is the same as the P bass split-coil, which definitely doesn't disappear in a mix. Maybe using them both you do get a little bit of midrange cut, but that happens with every pickup. So far I haven't had any issues
Isn`t Apollo technically a Dimarzio Ultrajazz? Sound fatter, more volume and a little bit dead.. ( No offense, I love Dimarzio pickups, but the old ones are funnier....) SD Hot stack for Jazz is fantastic. But the are stacked. With a aguilar preamp they have a nasty Musicman- flavour. Without preamp, they are probably the best slapping pickups in the whole galaxy! Nice Test! Thanks!
2:37 vs 3:12
how do you think?
i like seymour :)
If people buy to play bright, spanky, or funky (Fendery-style) sounds / music, Fender is better. For rock, and / or metal, probably the Seymour Duncans are the way to go.
Is this clear sound? It seems to me that Seymour Duncan - with the Horus effect. effect room?
Yep, no effects, recorded direct. Though I believe the pickup height wasn't adjusted properly as they differed in size. I plan to do another video soon with just the Duncans to better explore how they sound
@@OliverTobyn But do you hear that the sound is definitely not clear, overdrive or large volume? I am thinking at this moment, buy Apollo or another noiseless bridge pickup.
In my opinion these pickups make sense to use on a cheap squier or some other cheap bass, Getty Lee bass already has great pickups since it is a 1,300 dollar bass.
Meh, the price of the instrument isn't really an indication on how good it's components are. My Made in Japan Steve Harris P bass had terrible pots and jack. The Geddy Lee stock pickups are Fender Jazz Bass Original pickups, which are a bit weak in my opinion, the Fender '74 Pure Vintage are way closer to the ones he actually uses. Nothing wrong with a little upgrade, even on expensive instruments
any major volume difference?
my pups with the mid set of a bass drive can reach similar mids, but apollo's bass is killer
I have the same bass but I would like to know if it is necessary since we would be changing from single coil to humbuker.
somebody could help me .
What is your question? No upgrade is "necessary. It's a matter of preference and what sound you're after. There are a ton of options out there. A good amp/cab is also vital in getting good tone. What type of music you play etc. I play in a rock band, everything from VH to Tommy Bolin plus our originals. I need versatility with a lot of midrange to cut through the mix.
Did you notice a difference in output level between them? I have just bought a set of Apollos for my MIJ Geddy because the stock ones have such a low output compared to my P bass and I have to change all the settings on my amp and pedals when I switch between them.
Yeah, the Apollos have definitely more output than the stock ones, which aren't very good pickups in my opinion
I like the Apollo's, but for an entirely different application and approach. I think they fit more the thrash/hardcore/punk crowd imo.
Yeah, I agree. They do have a thicker and darker tone. I did another demo of them about a month ago and I switched the pots from 250k to 500k, and they seem to work better for that kind of sound
Ma come mai nei negozi si trovano difficilmente questi pickup? Non sono più prodotti?
Non sono comunissimi, ma se vedi sul sito di Boxguitar dovrebbero esserci
@@OliverTobyn li ho presi oggi in germania....e notavo che in pochi li hanno disponibili. A me piacciono
I like fender pickups
The seymour are disapointing for a double coil
To my nube, untrained ears the SDA sounds best in the neck position. The stock bridge pu is more Geddy.
I much prefer the stock bridge pickup. the Apollo just sounds flat in comparison.
Grande oliver, sempre "preciso" nei tuoi video. Ho ascoltato bene soprattutto il sound al manico del pickup apollo, vorrei ascoltare dalle tue parole se potrebbero essere ideali per la mia necessità di precisionizzare il mio jazz. Me li consiglieresti? Magari, visto il prezzo non proprio abordabile, solo il pu al manico?
Ciao perdonami il ritardo ma ho visto solo ora. Sono dei gran bei pickup a mio avviso, un po' più scuri dei classici single coil, ma ho in parte risolto usando dei pot da 500K per i due volumi. Usandone solo uno al manico potrebbe risultare un po' sbilanciato secondo me, quando si tratta di roba più particolare è sempre meglio il set
I liked the stock pups, much britter.
Gostei do Apollo jazz Bass
Ma che video meravigliso è questo??
Haha ti ringrazio
@@OliverTobyn :-D
Great job with the demo! Like the Apolo they will fix my Squier VM jazz.
You need to play fender pickup then seymour, not loads of fender then loads of seymour, its very hard to compare anything!
5 string brapa
Stocks better
Stock everytime. They have 'growl' that's lacking in the SD'''s. If I wanted more of anything then I'd get the Custom Shop 60's or the Lindy Fralins. Preferrably the CS 60's as it's a Jazz Bass!
Fender stock so good, uh?!
Fender have more punch, and presence
Fender pickups sounded more organic and deep, they have more clear sound.
SD Apollo pickups sounded a bit lower and like a "compressed" sound, clear notes but with less punch.
It's hard to give an oppinion just hearing and watching a vídeo, but to have a real idea of the sound, nothing better than playing...
Fender 🙏👍❤️
I say if it ain’t broke,...
Sure, I just love to experiment with different stuff
The Fenders sound a lot better, so no upgrade. Also: you touch the strings with your nails a lot...
This sounds like an acoustic guitar, not a bass at all !
you need your hearing checked man