Harness the same tight low-end and attack Duff is known for with a pickup combination sure to inspire
If rock had a heartbeat, chances are it would sound like epic low end monsters like Duff McKagan. From the ferocious bassline that kicked off ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ to the swaggering groove of ‘Slither,’ Duff’s tone has always been as iconic as the man himself: tight, punchy, and unapologetically raw. Now, that same signature sound can be yours. Duff McKagan is proud to introduce his signature bass pickups – the ultimate in grit, clarity, and power – now available in stores.
Back in the mid-1980s, a young Duff McKagan used his first record advance to buy a Fender Jazz Bass Special -a choice that would quietly shape the sound of rock for decades. That setup: a P-style split-coil neck with a modified ‘Hot Stack’ J-pup in the bridge -was the secret weapon behind some of rock’s most legendary basslines. From Appetite for Destruction to Contraband, that PJ combo gave Duff the versatility to swing from booming low-end thunder to razor-sharp attack, all while staying hum-free and ferociously dynamic.
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Fast-forward to today, and Seymour Duncan has managed to bottle that lightning. The Duff McKagan Signature PJ Set brings together the best of both worlds: the Quarter Pound P-Bass pickup in the neck for deep, muscular lows and the Hot Stack Jazz Bass pickup in the bridge for articulate, growling mids. With Alnico 5 magnets and high-output coils, this duo offers the full Duff experience: massive tone, zero noise, and a skull-and-crossbones logo to remind you this isn’t just any pickup set. It’s attitude, bottled.
Whether you’re slamming through punk, driving hard rock, or laying down funk-inspired grooves, this set gives you the punch and definition required to cut through any mix. On stage or in the studio, it’s a tone that commands attention-just like Duff himself.
A musician, writer, and radio host, the influence of Duff McKagan extends considerably further than the bass. From his early punk roots with The Fastbacks and The Living, through global domination with Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, to his introspective solo work on Tenderness (2019) and Lighthouse (2023), his creative fire burns just as bright.
Now, with his Seymour Duncan collaboration, you can channel that same fire. Install the PJ-set onto your bass, crank the amp, and feel the roar of rock history come alive-one thunderous note at a time.
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