2009 PRODUCT SOURCEBOOK - Seymour Duncan

stompboxes p.5 

education p. 11 

electric guitar pickups p. 13 

acoustic guitar pickups p. 51 

basslines p. 55 

custom shop p. 69 

gear p. 71 

tone chart p. 75 

2009 SEYMOUR DUNCAN PRODUCT SOURCEBOOK 

2009 PRODUCT 

SOURCEBOOK 

Pickups and Stompboxes 

seymourduncan.com 

For Tone that Sets You Apart

TONE. IT’S WHAT DEFINES YOU. IT’S WHAT 

SETS YOU APART. THE SUBTLE. THE OVERPOWERING. 

THE LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES. P OSSIBILITIES WE’VE PURSUED 

FOR A LIFETIME. POSSIBILITIES BORN FROM A COMMITMENT 

TO CRAFTSMANSHIP AND A TR UE UNDERSTANDING OF 

THE ARTIST’S DESIRE. THE DESI RE TO CREATE. THE DESIRE 

TO EXPLORE. THE DESIRE TO IM AGINE. 

IMAGINE YO URSELF.

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for tone that sets you apart 

stompboxes 

electric guitar pickups 

basslines 

Soapbars 

seymour says 

I can’t believe it’s been more than 30 

years since Cathy Carter Duncan and I 

started Seymour Duncan Pickups out of a 

loft in downtown Santa Barbara. When I 

think about how far we’ve come, it pretty 

much comes down to two things: The 

product. And you. 

All Seymour Duncan and Basslines pickups 

are built by hand in my Santa Barbara 

factory. There are cheaper and more 

mechanized ways to build pickups. 

I know. I’ve seen them in my travels. 

But Seymour Duncan pickups are not 

about “cheap”: they’re about tone. 

Besides being a pickup designer, 

I’m a player and I know how pickups 

are supposed to sound. And, I believe, 

to build them properly, they have to 

be made by hand with the highest 

quality materials. 

Then there’s you, the customer. We’re 

nothing without you. When it comes to 

developing new products or re-designing 

old products to make them better, it’s all 

done to provide you with a quality pickup 

or stompbox that makes you sound better. 

That’s what it’s about here. It’s been that 

way for the last 30 years. And it’ll be that 

way for the next 30. 

Yours in tone, 

Seymour W. Duncan 

Chairman and Co-Founder 

SFX-10 Déjá Vu Tap Delay........................ 5 

SFX-09 Double Back Compressor............ 6 

SFX-11 Twin Tube Blue................................ 6 

SFX-04 Twin Tube Mayhem....................... 7 

SFX-01 Pickup Booster................................ 8 

SFX-02 Tweak Fuzz..................................... 8 

SFX-03 Twin Tube Classic........................... 8 

SFX-05 Lava Box.......................................... 9 

SFX-06 Paranormal..................................... 9 

SFX-07 Shape Shifter.................................. 10 

SFX-08 Power Grid...................................... 10 

education 

choosing your pickup 

How to choose the right pickup for you...... 11 

INSTALLATION 

How to install a pickup.............................. 70 

glossary 

What it means........................................... 73 

TONE chart 

Technical specifications............................... 75 

acoustic 

guitar pickups 

Active Magnetic 

SA-6 Mag Mic.......................................... 51 

Passive Magnetic 

SA-1 Acoustic Tube................................... 51 

SA-3XL Woody XL.................................... 52 

SA-3HC Woody HC.................................. 52 

SA-3SC Woody SC................................... 52 

D-TAR 

duncan|turner acoustic research................ 53 

custom shop 

Custom Shop............................................. 69 

gear 

Media, audio, DVD................................... 71 

Apparel .................................................. 72 

Humbuckers 

Vintage Humbuckers 

SH-1 ’59 Model................................ 13 

SH-55 Seth Lover Model.................... 14 

APH-1 Alnico II Pro........................... 14 

SH-PG1 Pearly Gates........................ 14 

Modern Humbuckers 

SH-3 Stag Mag................................ 15 

SHPR-1 P-Rails................................... 15 

SH-2 Jazz Model............................. 16 

SH-10 Full Shred.............................. 16 

SH-12 Screamin’ Demon.......................16 

SH-4 JB Model................................. 17 

TS-1/2 Triple Shot Mounting Ring...... 18 

High Output Humbuckers 

SH-6 Duncan Distortion..................... 18 

SH-5 Duncan Custom........................ 19 

SH-11 Custom Custom........................ 19 

SH-14 Custom 5................................ 19 

Aggressive Humbuckers 

SH-13 Dimebucker............................ 20 

SH-8 Invader.................................... 21 

SH-15 Alternative 8.......................... 21 

Parallel Axis Trembuckers 

PATB-1 Original Trembucker................ 22 

PATB-2 Distortion Trembucker.............. 22 

PATB-3 Blues Saraceno Model............. 22 

PA-STK1 Parallel Axis SC-sized Stack 22 

Active humbuckers 

AHB-1 Blackouts............................ 23 

AHB-2 Blackouts Metal.................. 24 

AS-1 Blackouts Singles................ 24 

LW-MUST Dave Mustaine Model........ 25 

LW-CH2 Livewire Classic II................ 25 

Mini-Humbuckers 

SM-1 Vintage Mini-Humbucker.......... 26 

SM-2 Custom Mini-Humbucker.......... 26 

SM-3 Seymourized Mini-Humbucker.. 26 

P-90s 

SP90-1 Vintage P-90 Soapbar.................27 

SP90-2 Hot P-90 Soapbar.......................27 

SP90-3 Custom P-90 Soapbar.................27 

STK-P1 P-90 Stack...................................28 

SPH90-1 Phat Cat...................................28 

Pickups for Strat ® 

Vintage Single Coils 

SSL-1 Vintage Staggered........................29 

APS-1 Alnico II Pro Staggered.................30 

APS-2 Alnico II Pro Flat...........................30 

SSL52-1 Five-Two ....................................31 

Alternative Single Coils 

SSL-2 Vintage Flat...................................32 

SSL-3 Hot...............................................32 

SLS-1 Lipstick Tube..................................32 

SSL-4 Quarter-Pound Flat.......................33 

SSL-7 Quarter-Pound Staggered..............33 

APST-1 Twang Banger.............................33 

SSL-5 Custom Staggered.........................34 

SSL-6 Custom Flat...................................34 

Single Coil-Sized Humbuckers 

SHR-1 Hot Rails......................................35 

SVR-1 Vintage Rails................................36 

SCR-1 Cool Rails.....................................36 

SL59-1 Little ’59......................................37 

SDBR-1 Duckbuckers...............................37 

SLSD-1 George Lynch Li’l Screamin’ Demon..37 

SJBJ-1 JB Jr.............................................38 

Hum-Canceling Stack 

STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus...........................39 

STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus........................39 

LiveWires Active Single coils 

LW-CS1 Livewire Classic II.......................40 

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Pickups for Tele ® 

Vintage Single Coils 

STL-1b Vintage for Broadcaster Lead.......41 

STR-1 Vintage Rhythm.............................41 

STL-1 Vintage ’54 Lead...........................42 

Alternative Single Coils 

STL- 2 Hot Lead......................................43 

STR-2 Hot Rhythm...................................43 

STL-3 Quarter-Pound Lead.......................43 

STR-3 Quarter-Pound Rhythm..................43 

APTL-1 Alnico II Pro Lead........................44 

APTR-1 Alnico II Pro Rhythm....................44 

APTL-3JD Jerry Donahue Model Lead.....45 

STL52-1 Five-Two Lead.............................46 

STR52-1 Five-Two Rhythm.........................46 

Single Coil-Sized Humbuckers 

STK-T3b Vintage Stack Lead...................47 

STK-T1n Vintage Stack Rhythm.................47 

STK-T2b Hot Stack...................................47 

ST59-1b Little ’59.....................................48 

STHR-1b Hot Rails for Tele - Lead.............48 

STHR-1n Hot Rails for Tele - Rhythm..........48 

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Pickups for Jaguar ® 

SJAG-1 Vintage......................................49 

SJAG-2 Hot............................................49 

SJAG-3 Quarter-Pound............................49 

Lipstick Tube for Danelectro ® 

SLD-1 Lipstick Tube..................................49 

Pickups for Jazzmaster ® 

SJM-1 Vintage........................................50 

SJM -2 Hot.............................................50 

SJM -3 Quarter-Pound............................50 

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and P-J is a trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corp. Gibson, Les Paul, Firebird, and Melody Maker are 

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Pickups for Music Man ® Bass 

single coil SMB-4a 4-String Alnico Pickup.................. 65 

single coil SMB-5a 5-String Alnico Pickup.................. 65 

SMB-4d 4-String Ceramic Pickup............... 66 

SMB-5d 5-String Ceramic Pickup............... 66 


hum cancelling SMB-4a 4-String 3-Coil Alnico Pickup......... 6 6 

SMB-5a 5-String 3-Coil Alnico Pickup......... 66 

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SSB-5NYC Passive Phase II NYC................. 55 

SSB-4/5 Passive Phase II............................ 55 

ASB-6 Active Phase II................................ 55 

ASB2-5 Active Phase II.............................. 55 

ASB2-6 Active Phase II.............................. 55 

ASB-5 Active Phase I................................. 56 

ABOB-4/5 Blackouts for Bass.................... 56 

Pickups for Fender ® Bass 

Active for Jazz Bass ® and P-Bass ® 

AJJ-1 Pro-Active for Jazz Bass ® ................. 57 

APB-1 Pro-Active for P-Bass........................ 57 

APB-2 Lightnin’ Rods for P-Bass.................. 57 

AJJ-2 Lightnin’ Rods for Jazz Bass.............. 57 

Single Coil Pickups for Jazz Bass ® 

SJB-1 Vintage for Jazz Bass...................... 58 

SJB-2 Hot for Jazz Bass............................. 59 

SJB-3 Quarter-Pound for Jazz Bass............ 59 

Stack Pickups for Jazz Bass ® 

STK-J2 Hot Stack....................................... 59 

STK-J1 Classic Stack.................................. 60 

Pickups for 5-String Jazz Bass ® 

SJ5-3 Quarter-Pound for 5-String............... 61 

SJ5-67-70 Passive Single coils................... 62 

SJ5-70-74 Passive Single coils................... 62 

AJB-5 Active 5-String................................. 62 

SJB-5 5-String Stack.................................. 62 

Pickups for P-Bass ® 

SPB-3 Quarter-Pound................................ 63 

SPB-1 Vintage........................................... 63 

SPB-2 Hot................................................. 63 

Pickups for Single-Coil P-Bass ® 

SCPB-1 Vintage......................................... 64 

SCPB-2 Hot............................................... 64 

SCPB-3 Quarter-Pound.............................. 64 

Pickups for Rickenbacker ® Bass 

SRB-1 Replacement for Rickenbacker Bass. 66 

Electronics 

STC-2C/S-BO Blackouts 2-Band Tone Circuit.5 6 

STC Bass Tone Circuits.............................. 67 

Fretless 

Fundamental Fretless System...................... 68 

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seymour duncan stompboxes 

Boutique Stompboxes for the Working Musician 

stompboxes 

SFX-10 

Déjà Vu 

Tap Delay 

This revolutionary pedal combines digital delay with real 

analog delay and adds tap tempo for incredible versatility. 

Recommended for all genres of music. 

application While the Déjà Vu includes the standard 

wet/dry blend control and the required delay time adjustment, 

the Déjà Vu also features an analog/digital blend control, to 

achieve any desired level of balance between the warmth of 

a real Bucket Brigade delay and the squeaky clean sound of 

a microprocessor-based digital delay. There’s also a Feedback 

control, which allows you to dial in a runaway recycling of your 

sound in the style of an analog tape echo. 

Also features two insert jacks. The Feedback Insert jack allows 

an external processor to be included in the recycling path, 

so that the processor’s effect becomes more intense at each 

regeneration, thus continuously morphing the delayed sound 

as it recycles. The Wet output/loop jack works on the sound after 

it leaves the recycler, allowing custom tweaking of the overall 

character of the wet signal before it recombines with the dry 

signal. 

description The Déjà Vu has Tap Tempo to match 

the delay time to the tempo of the music. And a Ratio Control 

that gives you multiple delays for each press of the Tap Tempo 

footswitch. And a tempo “Heartbeat” red flashing LED to keep 

everybody honest (or, at least, in time). And a “Modulation” 

control that lets you add a flange/chorus effect to the time delay. 

MODS Both insert jacks can connect directly to a standard 

volume pedal so the Regen Insert jack becomes a foot control for 

the level of regeneration, and the Wet Insert jack becomes a foot 

control for the Wet/Dry mix. And you can connect two foot pedals 

at the same time for ultimate control of the delayed sound. 

Connect a second amp to the stereo output to hear an incredible, 

ethereal, space-filling stereo effect. Or use the stereo output by 

itself to get a sound with a totally different timbre. 

USA MSRP $349 

SFX-09 

double back 

compressor 

Finally a Compressor that doesn’t squash your tone! The Double Back 

feature blends some of your guitar’s uncompressed signal with the 

compressed signal. The result is a totally unique stompbox: one that 

offers traditional compression while retaining dynamics, harmonics, 

and transient frequencies for a natural sound. And it’s extremely quiet. 

application The gain control element is a VCA (voltage-controlled 

amplifier) which offers transparent gain reduction, consistent ratio, 

and predictable attack/release curves due to the faster response when 

compared with other compression methods like light and photocell. 

But perhaps what makes this compressor so unique is the Double Back 

feature which offers the option to blend back some uncompressed 

signal to restore some of the dynamics and “feel” lost during 

compression. There are three Double Back frequency options: “High” 

blends back top end only so sharp attack, and harmonics still come 

through. At low settings, tactile sensitivity is restored. Higher settings 

let you cut through the mix with amazing control. “Mid” blends back 

mid-range frequencies, perfect for fattening up your tone; and “Full” 

blends back the full frequency range to enrich overall dynamics. 

The Double Back features a built-in, easy access battery door, a 100% 

analog signal path and true bypass. 

description Simply put, a compressor makes quiet passages louder 

and loud passages quieter. Most other compressors can get in the way 

of your guitar’s natural transients and feel. Thanks to the innovative 

and unique Double Back feature and associated three-way EQ switch, 

the Double Back Compressor lets the original guitar signal leak back 

into the compressed tone for a natural performance like no other. The 

Double Back can also increase the clean sustain of your guitar, and it 

does this with almost no extraneous noise or interference thanks to 

revolutionary VCA circuit topology. This is the cleanest, quietest and 

most expressive compressor around. 

players Peter Stroud / Sheryl Crow Band 

SFX-11 

twin tube blue 

The Twin Tube Blue is the perfect stompbox for the nocompromise 

blues player. You know the type. They have to have 

the best possible tone and they’ll spend any amount of money 

to get it. Fortunately, this boutique quality “secret weapon” 

pedal won’t break the bank. 

application High-quality, two-channel, guitar preamp 

voiced for the blues. Uses a duet of premium, mil-spec, 

subminiature, USA-made Phillips-Sylvania® 6111 dual triode 

tubes. Great for modern blues, Chicago blues, Texas blues, and 

classic rock. 

description Too often, inexpensive tube gear runs in 

“starved plate mode,” where the tubes function like clipping 

diodes and do not actually amplify. The Twin Tube Blue’s high-plate 

voltage and 100% vacuum tube signal path allows the tubes to 

operate at their fullest potential and provide maximum dynamic 

range. This means you get the most gain and all the smooth 

tone you expect from a high-quality tube preamp. Two 

channels provide versatility. Like all Seymour Duncan 

stompboxes, the Twin Tube Blue is true bypass and 

features a fully encapsulated toroidal transformer for 

quiet operation. Heavy duty steel chassis. 

usa MSRP $325 

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usa MSRP $225 

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stompboxes 

SFX-04 

twin tube 

mayhem 

If you could take the tones of the 

all-time heaviest rock guitarists and 

inject them into a high voltage two 

tube stompbox, this would be it. 

SFX-01 

pickup booster 

The SFX-01 was our first foray into the world 

of foot effects. This is the stompbox that started 

it all. 

SFX-03 

twin tube 

classic 

application High-quality 

guitar preamp with built in boost. 

Uses a duet of premium, mil-spec, 

subminiature, USA-made Phillips- 

Sylvania ® 6205 pentode tubes. 

Great for old school metal, new 

metal, thrash, death and doom. 

description The high plate 

voltage and 100% vacuum tube signal 

path allow the tubes to operate at 

their fullest potential and provide 

maximum dynamic range. Additional 

gain is achieved with a high voltage, 

low noise, discrete Class A input stage. 

There are no clipping diodes. The Class 

A input stage increases the resistance 

of the stomp-box to microphonics. 

The result is maximum dynamic range, 

the most gain, and the heaviest tone 

you expect from a great tube preamp 

voiced for metal. Also features userselectable 

4dB or 8dB boost for 

pre-setting rhythm and lead levels. 

True bypass. Fully encapsulated 

toroidal transformer for quiet 

operation. Heavy duty steel chassis. 

USA MSRP $325 

application The first effects pedal designed 

specifically to work together with the pickups 

in a guitar to achieve optimum gain and 

resonance for all tonal applications. Works 

with all musical styles. 

description By rotating the gain control knob 

you can add pure, flat-EQ gain, ranging from 

6dB to 25dB! The Resonance Switch drops 

the resonant peak of a single coil pickup up to 

5KHz, making a single coil sound like a full and 

fat humbucker. Features fully discrete Class A 

circuitry along with true bypass. Comes in a 

heavy-duty steel chassis and runs on a single 

9 volt battery. 

of note For Resonance Switch to work 

properly, the SFX-01 must be first in the signal 

chain using passive pickups and a standard 

guitar cable — not a wireless unit. 

players Michael Landau, 

Gary Rossington, Rickey Medlocke 

& Hughie Thomassen / Lynyrd Skynyrd, 

Michael Britt / Lonestar, 

Chris Chasse / Rise Against, 

Greg Hetson / Bad Religion, Dave Navarro 

usa MSRP $114 

SFX-02 

tweak fuzz 

For our second pedal, we teamed up with 

session guitarist Blues Saraceno and his 

amplifier and pedal designer father, Alex. 

For more information on the birth of the 

Tweak Fuzz, including footage of Blues 

putting it through its paces in his studio, 

check out the free streaming video on 

seymourduncan.com. 

application Production version of boutique 

fuzz pedal that features a six-position “Tweak” 

control for tonal versatility. Great for pop, 

classic rock, heavy rock, punk and metal. 

description The Tweak Fuzz features a 

six-position “Tweak” switch to voice the fuzz 

tone. The basic tone will be familiar to those 

who remember the rich, lush, vintage fuzz tones 

of the ‘60s pop festivals. But with the addition of 

the Tweak switch, you can now create a myriad 

of totally unique fuzz tones, making the Tweak 

Fuzz an incredibly versatile pedal for electric 

guitar and bass. Discrete, Class A, low-noise 

transistor with true bypass. Steel chassis. 

Runs on a single 9-volt battery. 

The SFX-03 was our first all-tube 

pedal with a built-in high voltage 

transformer and real tube distortion. 

The sound is classic rock ‘n roll. 

application High-quality, twochannel, 

guitar preamp. Uses a duet 

of premium, mil-spec, subminiature, 

USA-made Phillips-Sylvania ® 6021 

dual triode tubes. Great for country, 

blues, surf, classic rock. 

description The high-plate voltage and 

100% vacuum tube signal path allows the 

tubes to operate at their fullest potential and 

provide maximum dynamic range. This 

means you get the most gain and all the 

smooth tone you expect from a highquality 

tube preamp. Two channels 

provide versatility. True bypass. Fully 

encapsulated toroidal transformer 

for quiet operation. Heavy duty 

steel chassis. 

players Michael Wilton / 

Queensryche, Jesse Colin 

Young / The Youngbloods, 

Peter Stroud / Sheryl 

Crow, Ray Toro / 

My Chemical Romance 

usa MSRP $314 

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players Blues Saraceno, 

Doug Pettibone / Lucinda Williams, 

Mark Browne / Melissa Etheridge, 

Karen Cuda / Nashville Pussy, 

Bill Kelliher / Mastodon 

J Mascis / Dinosaur Junior 

usa MSRP $149 

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stompboxes 

SFX-05 

lava box 

The Lava Box is not your ordinary distortion/overdrive pedal. It actually 

reacts more like a great amp than a stompbox, with the depth and 

dynamics that give well-made amps so much character. 

application Mosfet distortion/overdrive with incredible dynamic 

range. Even at the highest gain settings, you can turn down your guitar’s 

volume control and the Lava Box will clean up beautifully. Onstage, you 

can set the Lava Box for a loud lead tone and simply use your guitar’s 

volume control to get your clean and crunch tones—all without switching 

channels or kicking in other effects. In the studio, you can explore the 

huge array of tones that are available with the intuitive controls, creating 

special-effect thin tones or spooky dark sounds that are perfect for 

layering and overdubs. 

description The six-position “Rumble” bass roll-off control changes 

the sonic character of the Lava Box’s distortion for a huge range of 

tones, from bright and spanky to deep and warm. Whether you have 

the thinnest single-coil in the bridge of your guitar or the woolliest 

humbucker in the neck, there is a Rumble setting that’s perfect for it. 

players Sascha Gerstner / Helloween, 

Fred Cimato / Cute is What We Aim For 

usa MSRP $149 

SFX-06 

paranormal 

bass direct box 

The Paranormal Bass Direct Box is a super flexible stage and studio tool. 

It functions as a direct box with three bands of active EQ and a dedicated 

Slap Contour switch. It’s a must for every gig and every session. 

application Like all DIs, the Paranormal sports a balanced line out XLR 

jack (with ground lift) so you can feed a front-of-house mixing board or a 

recording console with no loss of signal. But that’s where the similarities 

end, because the Paranormal Bass Direct Box also features active EQ 

and a Slap Contour switch. Use it on stage to split a signal between 

your amplifier and the mixing board. Or, use it in the studio as a direct 

recording device. 

description The Paranormal features three bands of active EQ 

specifically optimized for bass. This allows you to dial in your tone in any 

room, sculpting your lows, mids, and highs quickly and easily with up 

to 12dB of boost or cut for each band of EQ. It’s the perfect solution for 

bassists who want the flexibility of an active system but don’t want to 

modify their instrument. The SFX-06 also features our proprietary Slap 

Contour switch, which applies an additional preset EQ curve to whatever 

settings you’ve chosen with the 3-band EQ. This produces a tone that’s 

perfect for slap playing but also works great as an alternate sound for 

fingerstyle or pick playing. 

players Pete Prevost / Sanctus Real, 

Brad Fordham / Jimmie Dale Gilmore 

usa MSRP $199 

SFX-07 

shape shifter 

If you like the smooth, easy-to-dial-in sound of vintage amp tremolo, 

you’ll love the Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo. But if you also crave 

unrestrained versatility and you want to delve into ultra-modern 

experimental sounds like flutters, shimmers, warbles and even radical 

“helicopter chops,” the Shape Shifter is still your tremolo! 

application Sonically pure, 100% analog signal path delivers the 

familiar lush, hypnotic, pulsing tremolo vibes characteristic of 

‘50s tube amps. Digital tap control offers incredible control. Shape 

and Wave controls provide unparalleled versatility. 

description There are two modes. In Rate mode the tremolo speed 

varies continuously from one to 20 cycles per second. An LED pulses 

in time with the tremolo effect for easy Rate setting. In Ratio mode, the 

speed is established by tapping the Tap Rate switch, allowing for easy 

synchronization of the tremolo rate with the song tempo. Also, in 

Ratio mode, the tapped tempo can be expressed in your choice of four 

tap-to-note ratios: 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, or 4:1 (1/4 notes, 1/8 notes, triplets, or 

1/16 notes). 

The Wave control allows the tremolo effect to go from the smooth 

modulation of a sine wave through the sharper characteristics of a 

triangle wave to the abrupt on/off effect of square wave drive. 

Most classic tremolos increase the volume over a certain period of time, 

say a quarter of a second, and then decrease the volume over a similar 

period of time. This gives a smooth, even feeling to the tremolo effect. 

When set to the middle of its range, the Shape Shifter’s Shape control 

does exactly that. But when the Shape control is rotated away from its 

center position, the relationship between the time spent increasing the 

volume and the time spent reducing the volume changes. For example, 

you can dial in one-tenth of a second of volume increase followed by 

four-tenths of a second of volume decrease, or vice-versa. This adds a 

very different feel to the tremolo effect. With a quick swell and a slow 

drop, the effect is percussive like a piano. Conversely, with a slow swell 

and sudden drop, the result is reminiscent of a tape played backwards 

SFX-08 

power grid 

With all the power and control built into the SFX-08 Power Grid, 

it could just be the last distortion pedal you buy. Ever! 

application High gain, solid state distortion stompbox capable 

of myriad tones thanks to a three-band active EQ section. Perfect 

for all genres of rock. 

description Designed to provide powerful overdrive and distortion 

suitable for rhythm and lead playing, thanks to five stages of class A, 

discrete circuitry, which are cascaded to provide nearly 100dB of gain 

and are managed by a multi-element gain and volume control system 

that allows fine control. 

With the Power Grid, your tone is further refined thanks to three 

bands of active EQ. Each band allows for up to 12dB of boost or 

cut at frequencies selected for maximum control of the electric 

guitar. This allows you to create tones with a far greater 

degree of surgical precision than what’s possible with any 

distortion pedal with passive EQ. Matches great with 

aggressive pickups like the SH-15 Alternative 8 and 

AHB-1 Blackouts. 

players Randy Bachman/Bachman-Turner 

Overdrive 

usa MSRP $149 

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players Doug Pettibone / Lucinda Williams, Matt Scannell / Vertical 

Horizon, Steve Dudas / Ringo Starr 

usa MSRP $225 

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seymour duncan 

is your relationship with 

your guitar on the ropes? 

are you constantly fighting with it to put out great tone? or maybe you’re just not 

getting any. you know, your instrument should love you as much as you love it. 

if things between the two of you aren’t working out, then it’s time for a new pickup. 


ok, what makes 

seymour duncan and 

basslines pickups so good? 

what’s a pickup? 

Technically, pickups are transducers that 

“pick up” string vibrations and translate 

them into an electrical current which then 

comes out of your amp as a tasty jazz run or 

an in-yer-face death metal riff. 

why change pickups? 

If you’ve got an instrument that looks right 

and feels right, but doesn’t sound right, then 

the pickups in that instrument are not right. 

Seymour Duncan/Basslines manufactures 

hundreds of models for all kinds of 

instruments with the single-minded goal of 

helping you find your tone. 

ok, this is about me. so, 

how do I choose the right 

pickups? 

First off, determine your tone needs. 

Do you need more output, sustain or better 

dynamics? Are you looking for a thicker 

tone or more bottom end? Answering these 

questions is the first step in choosing the 

right pickup. 

Seymourduncan.com has lots of great tools; 

the Tone Wizard, soundbytes, videos, cool 

wiring diagrams, a User Group Forum with 

the most tone-minded folks on the ‘net, plus 

Q&A with Seymour, artist interviews, dealer 

listings, newsletters, the Wall of Fame and 

more. 

what makes one pickup 

sound different from 

another? 

Basically, a passive pickup is composed of 

two things: a magnet and a coil of insulated 

copper wire. The magnet works to magnetize 

the strings creating a flux field. When the 

strings vibrate, the movement of this flux 

field creates an alternating current within 

the pickup coils. This alternating current 

then travels from the pickup to the amplifier. 

When you crank your amp, you hear the 

combination of the pickup and the amplifier 

interpreting the vibration of the strings. 

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coil 

A pickup coil is merely a long strand of 

insulated copper wire wound thousands of 

times around a bobbin (or coil form) that 

has magnetic pole pieces at its core or a bar 

magnet at its base. We use several types of 

insulation and several gauges of wire to give 

you the right tone. 

number of turns 

The number of turns of copper wire wound 

around the bobbin greatly affects the 

performance of the pickup and the overall 

tone of your guitar. A pickup with lots and 

lots of turns will have high output, but this 

output will come at the expense of dynamics 

and high end. A pickup with way too many 

turns will actually lose output due to resistive 

losses caused by excessive impedance. 

On the other hand, an under-wound pickup 

will come across sounding thin and weak. 

Getting the right number of turns for a 

great-sounding pickup is as much art as it is 

science. 

d.c. resistance and 

resonant peak 

D.C. resistance is resistance to the flow of 

direct current. Generally, the more turns 

of wire, the higher the d.c. resistance, the 

higher the output and the lower the treble 

response. For single coils, the d.c. resistance 

generally ranges from around 6.5k for a 

vintage tone, to 15k for a high output tone. 

For humbuckers, the range is around 7.5k to 

around 16.5k. 

Resistance to the flow of alternating current 

is called impedance and it changes with 

frequency. The frequency where a pickup’s 

impedance reaches its highest level is called 

the resonant peak. Generally speaking, the 

higher in frequency the resonant peak, the 

clearer and brighter the pickup’s tone. 

We list the d.c. resistance and resonant 

peak for almost all of our pickups. It’s most 

informative to compare D.C. resistance and 

resonant peaks between similar pickups, that 

is, between single coils or between 

full-size humbuckers for example, and not 

across broad categories, like comparing a 

single coil to a full-size humbucker. 

Besides actually hearing the pickup, this is 

the best way to figure out what the pickup is 

going to sound like. 

magnet 

The magnet brings life to the pickup. We 

use two different magnet materials: Alnico 

and ceramic. Alnico, an alloy which includes 

aluminum, nickel and cobalt (“AL-NI-CO”), 

tends to have lower string pull and creates a 

softer magnet field which improves sustain 

and helps smooth out the tone. We generally 

use two different strengths of Alnico 

magnets -- Alnico 2 and Alnico 5 -- to create 

two totally different tones. Alnico 2, which 

is slightly weaker than 5, tends to have a 

smoother, warmer, rounder tone with softer 

attack. Alnico 5 has a brighter, more dynamic 

tone with a tighter bottom end than 2. We 

recently added an Alnico 8 humbucker to our 

lineup, the SH-15 Alternative 8 (see page 16). 

Ceramic magnets are a blend of magnetic 

iron and rare earth materials like barium or 

strontium, which is formed into bars under 

high pressure and intense heat. If you are 

looking for power and extended range in 

your tone, ceramic is the way to go. 

Ceramic creates a magnet field more 

powerful than that of Alnico and is more 

resistant to environmental aging. We 

use ceramic magnets on some of our 

humbuckers (like the SH-13 Dimebucker), 

single coil sized humbuckers (like the JB Jr.), 

and bass pickups (like the active soapbars), 

because it produces a more aggressive tone 

with a punchier bass end and enhanced 

upper mids. 

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magnet (continued) 

Understanding the relationship between 

d.c. resistance and resonant peak is a great 

way to discern the “voice” of a pickup. But 

of equal importance is understanding how 

the magnet of the pickup matches with the 

various types of tone woods used in guitars. 

Ask yourself this: is my guitar naturally 

bright sounding or warm sounding? Bright 

sounding guitars will have a tendency to 

have a pronounced high-end detail; and 

warm sounding guitars will have more 

emphasis in the lower-midrange. Certain 

woods, like mahogany and rosewood, will 

often create a warm sounding guitar. Other 

woods, like maple and ebony, will make a 

guitar bight sounding. What kind of wood is 

used on your guitar? 

Here’s the trick: you can balance a bright 

sounding guitar with a warm sounding 

pickup. And vice versa. Alnico 2 has a 

characteristic warm tone with soft attack. 

Generally, this means it usually works well 

with bright sounding guitars. Alnico 5 and 

ceramic generally have a brighter tone than 

Alnico 2, which make them well suited to 

warm sounding guitars. Keep in mind that 

these are general guidelines; and we make 

some broad-based suggestions for woods for 

each pickup in their catalog description. But 

some Alnico 2 pickups, like the APS-1 Alnico 

II Pro for Strat ® , for instance, are actually 

bright sounding – not because of the magnet, 

but because of the low d.c. resistance and 

high resonant peak. See? It’s all related. 

Each pickup is built by hand 

it’s the pickups 

We have a 100%, no-compromise attitude about our 

product. From the hand assembly to the fanatical 

quality control, we have a passionate devotion to 

making sure our product is the best it can possibly be. 

That’s why so many guitar manufacturers specify 

our pickups as original equipment on their 

instruments. That’s why so many artists rely on 

Seymour Duncan and Basslines to give them their 

sound. And that’s what makes you sound so good 

when you get Seymourized. 

it’s the people 

We’re a company of guitar and bass players. 

We’ve been on stage. We’ve been in the studio. 

And we’ve spent countless hours practicing in our 

bedrooms. We know tone, and we know what it takes 

to give you the tone you’re looking for. 

it’s pleasing you 

Vacuum wax potting 

Our devotion to our customers starts with our product 

development and extends to our network of authorized 

dealers and our 21-Day Real World Exchange 

Policy. 

It’s all about taking care of you by helping you find 

Tone That Sets You Apart. And helping you patch 

things up with that axe you know you love so much. 

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From the vintage-correct appointments in our Patent Applied For (“P.A.F.”) recreations, like those built by Seth Lover in the mid-‘50s; 

to ultra-modern creations like the SH-14, designed by a fanatical group of web user board devotees, we’ve got your ‘bucker. • Humbucker and 

Trembucker spacing defined: on a 6-string guitar, if the distance from the high-E string to the low-E string measured above the bridge pickup is 

greater players than 2.00” pickor 50mm, use a Trembucker (“TB”). If the distance is less than 2.00” or 50mm, use traditional humbucker spacing (“SH”). 

Colors – Humbuckers and Trembuckers are available in double black, double white, zebra (black and cream), or reverse zebra at no extra charge. 

In addition, humbuckers (not Trembuckers) are available as shop floor customs in any combination of black, white, cream (except double-cream, 

which pro is a trademark shop owned by another company), red, pink, yellow, green, light blue, and dark blue. • Most humbuckers and Trembuckers are 

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SH-1 

’59 model 

application Versatile P.A.F.-type humbucker. 

Great for country, jazz, blues, funk, classic rock and heavy rock. 

description Late-‘50s, vintage-correct, humbucker 

sound. Warm and crystalline clean tones. Full and bright 

distorted tones. Smooth sustain. Classic appointments include 

plain enamel wire, long legged bottom plate, vintage single 

conductor cable and no logo. Compared to the SH-55 Seth Lover, 

the ’59 has slightly more scooped mids and is vacuum wax 

potted for squeal-free performance. 

complete setup Available in both neck and bridge 

models. Often a ‘59 neck is used together with a hotter bridge 

pickup like the SH-4 JB or SH-13 Dimebucker for extra versatility. 

guitars For balanced and warm instruments. Works 

especially well with mahogany bodies and rosewood 

fingerboards. 

available mods Four-conductor cable. Trembucker. 

Nickel or gold-plated cover. 7-string version. Seymour Duncan 

logo. Available in matched set of ’59 bridge and ’59 neck. 

players Ben Harper (neck & bridge), Robben Ford (neck & 

bridge), Mike Einzinger / Incubus (neck), Robert Smith / The Cure, 

Gus G. / Firewind 

USA MSRP $104 

SH-55 

seth lover 

model 

application Ultra-authentic, Alnico 2, P.A.F.- 

type humbucker. Great for country, jazz, blues 

and classic rock. 

description Designed jointly by Seymour 

and humbucker inventor, the late Seth Lover. 

Just like the original 1955 P.A.F.s, the SH-55 

utilizes a nickel silver cover and long-legged 

nickel silver bottom plate, butyrate plastic 

bobbins, plain enamel wire, Alnico 2 bar, 

wooden spacer, and black paper tape. To be 

completely true to the original design and tone, 

the pickup is not wax potted. The tone is vintage 

P.A.F. The unpotted cover gives a slightly 

“honky” microphonic quality. Vintage style 

single conductor cable standard. 

complete setup Most commonly used in a 

neck and bridge set. Can be used in the neck 

with an SH-11 Custom Custom for heavier rock 

sounds from the bridge position. 

guitars For brighter toned instruments. 

Works especially well with maple and ebony 

fingerboards. Not recommended for use with 

ultra-high-gain tube amplifiers over 50 watts. 

available mods Choose nickel or gold-plated 

cover. Four-conductor cable. Wax potting. 

players Joe Perry / Aerosmith (neck 

& bridge), Gary Rossington & Rickey Medlocke / 

Lynyrd Skynyrd (neck & bridge), Michael 

Britt / Lonestar, Dweezil Zappa, Sheryl Crow 

(neck & bridge), George Pajon Jr. / Black-Eyed 

Peas (neck & bridge), Steve Stevens (neck & 

bridge) 

usa MSRP $149 Nickel, $152 Gold 

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APH-1 

alnico II pro 

application Warm, moderate-output 

humbucker. Great for jazz, blues, classic rock 

and slide. 

description The Alnico 2 magnet and 

moderate windings yield a warm, sweet tone 

with more natural string vibration for great 

sustain. Classic rock players who get their 

distortion from the amp rather than the pickup 

love the APH-1. It allows them to back off the 

crunch and get beautiful clean tones with 

softer attack. Compared to the ’59, the Alnico II 

Pro has a rounder sound with a spongier bass 

response. Comes with four-conductor hookup 

cable and no logo. 

complete setup Often the APH-1 is used 

in both neck and bridge positions. Or, in the 

neck with a higher output pickup like an SH-11 

Custom Custom or SHPG-1b Pearly Gates for 

heavier rock or hotter blues sounds from the 

bridge position. 



fingerboards. Also works great with hollow and 

semi-hollow body guitars. 

available mods Nickel or gold-plated cover. 

Trembucker. Seymour Duncan logo. 

players Slash / Velvet Revolver & Guns 

‘N Roses (neck & bridge), Michael Wilton / 

Queensryche (bridge), Adrian Legg, Robin Finck 

/ Guns ‘N Roses, Tim Mahoney / 311 (neck), 

Troy Van Leeuwen / Queens of the Stone Age 

(neck) 

application Warm, slightly-hotter-thanvintage 

humbucker. Great for blues, classic 

rock, southern rock, jam, and hard rock. 

description Originally designed as a 

recreation of the pickups in the ’59 Les Paul ® 

Standard that defined the raw, rebellious sound 

of Texas blues-rock. The Pearly Gates is 

sweet, but slightly rude, with great sustain 

and a bright top end that make 

harmonics jump out of the guitar. 

Comes with four-conductor 

hookup cable. 

complete setup Often used in 

both neck and bridge positions. Can 

be used in the bridge with an APH-1n 

Alnico II Pro in the neck for smoother 

tones; or, a Pearly Gates in the neck with 

an SH-11 Custom Custom for heavier rock 

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fingerboards. Also works great with hollow 

and semi-hollow body guitars. 

available mods 

Nickel or gold-plated cover. 

Trembucker. 

players Dickey Betts 

(neck & bridge), 

Warren Haynes/ 

Gov’t Mule (neck & 

bridge), Monte 

Pittman / Madonna, 

Greg Martin / Kentucky 

Headhunters 

(neck & bridge) 

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SHPR-1 p-rails 

application Ground breaking, patent pending design allows a full-size humbucker to 

split to either a “real deal” P-90 or a traditional single coil. Perfect for a wide variety of styles 

including country, pop, surf, jazz, blues, classic rock, and heavy rock. 

description Until now, if you wanted humbucker, P-90, and vintage Strat ® tones, you’d 

have to haul three guitars to the gig. Enter P-Rails. It’s a full-size humbucker that splits to either 

a full-size P-90 or a special Alnico-powered single-coil Rail pickup. The humbucker sound is full 

and expansive, owing to the mis-matched coil configuration. The P-90 is a super fat. And the Rail 

coils, when used together, sound like the “2” and “4” positions in a great Strat. 

complete setup P-Rails are best used in a matched neck and bridge set. To get 

both humbucker and P-90 tones, use a two-way switch (push-pull or mini-toggle). To have 

humbucker and P-90 tones and bring in the added dimension of the single-coil Rail, 

use a three-way switch (DPDT on-off-on). 

guitars P-Rails can be used in any guitar set up for a traditional humbucker or 

Trembucker. A single P-Rails will bring added dimension to your guitar. However, to 

optimize P-Rails’ unique splitting capabilities and get the best single-coil Rails tones, 

use a neck and bridge set. 

available mods Normally, in humbucking mode, P-Rails are wired in series, for a 

high-output sound that works great for classic rock and heavier tones. However, when wired in 

parallel, the coil mismatch produces a very usable P.A.F.-style humbucker tone with less phase 

cancellation associated with standard parallel 

wired humbuckers, complete with present uppermid 

“bloom” and pronounced string articulation. 

Now available in cream and white covers. 

players Peter Stroud / Sheryl Crow Band, 

Blues Saraceno, Eric Miker / Decemberadio, 

Randy Bachman / Bachman-Turner Overdrive, 

Dustin Kensrue / Thrice, Steve Henderlong / 

39 Stripes 

USA MSRP $129 individually, 

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P-Rails Specifications 

SH-3 

stag mag 

application Uniquely constructed 

humbucker uses Alnico 2 rod pole pieces 

to achieve true single-coil sound when split 

(tapped). Recommended for classic rock, jazz, 

blues, funk and country. 

description The Stag Mag uses the same 

type of magnets as a vintage single coil. Each 

coil is as powerful as a single-coil. When the 

pickup is split (sometimes called “tapped”) such 

that only one coil is used, the sound is bright 

and glassy, like a vintage Strat ® pickup. In full 

output, humbucking mode, the tone is rich and 

full with a bright high-end. Comes with fourconductor 

hookup cable. 

complete setup Though often used in the 

bridge position, the Stag Mag can be used in the 

neck as well. 

guitars Use with any guitar with traditional 

string spacing in the bridge position (1.925” or 

48.9mm). Works with rosewood, ebony or maple 

fingerboards. 

available mods Make sure to use the Stag 

Mag with a switch to maximize the real-deal 

single-coil tone when split. See our website for 

wiring diagrams for split wiring and other cool 

mods. 

players Greg Hetson / Bad Religion, Michael 

Ciravolo / Gene Loves Jezebel, Mike Scott / 

Prince, Charlie Crowe / Brooks & Dunn 

Mode dc resistance Resonant peak 

Neck 

Humbucking 12.87KΩ 4.6KHz 

P-90 7.25KΩ 3.6KHz 

Rails 5.60KΩ 7.0KHz 

bridge 

Humbucking 18.80KΩ 3.0KHz 

P-90 10.20KΩ 3.1KHz 

Rails 8.56KΩ 6.0KHz 

Magnet: two Alnico 5 bars Cable: four-conductor 

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application Moderate output, P.A.F.-style with added “growl.” Great 

for classic rock, jazz-rock fusion, heavy rock and aggressive instrumental 

rock. 

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description This pickup was designed in the Custom Shop for guitar 

legend George Lynch. It has the big open sound of our ‘59 Model TM with 

a little less bite and a little more growl. The tone is big, percussive with 

a defined treble response that doesn’t get harsh. It uses one row of Allen 

screws and one row of standard slotted screws for a unique “airy” sound. 

Comes with four-conductor hookup cable. 

complete setup Recommended for bridge position. Often paired with 

a moderate output neck pickup like the SH-1 ‘59 for P.A.F. tones. 

guitars For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well 

with rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Trembucker. 

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SH-2 

jazz model 

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application Classic moderate output humbucker. Especially 

George Lynch / Dokken & Lynch Mob, 

popular in neck position. Don’t let the name fool you; it’s not only 

John Frank Werner / Andrew W.K., Fred Mascherino & Eddie Reyes / single coil 

great for jazz, but also country, blues, funk, pro classic shop rock and heavy 

Taking Back Sunday, Martin Henriksson & Niklas Sundin / Dark Tranquility 

rock. 

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SH-10 

full 

shred 

application High output tone for heavy rhythms and speed 

riffs. Used for classic rock, heavy rock, hip hop, fusion and 

aggressive solo playing. 

description Double rows of Allen screw pole pieces help fine 

tune the high end, leaving a tone that’s fat and chunky, yet perfectly 

defined for speed riffs. Gives tonal control in high-gain situation. Less 

aggressive than an SH-6 Distortion. More articulate than an SH-5 

Custom. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable. 

complete setup Available in both neck and bridge models 

— most commonly used in the bridge position. The Full 

Shred neck pickup has reduced output and more treble 

for tonal versatility. 

guitars For balanced and warm instruments. 

Works especially well with rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Trembucker. 

players Riggs/Rob Zombie (bridge), 

Phil Campbell/Motorhead (bridge), 

Chris Rest/Lagwagon (bridge) 

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hum description cancelling Provides an articulate and clear tone. Great for fast 

runs. The brighter tone has slightly less output and is a good match 

with most bridge pickups. When distorted, the tone is full and bright. 

Smooth sustain. Compared to the SH-1 ‘59 Model, the Jazz has 

players slightly pickless output and a more detailed treble response. Comes with 

four-conductor hookup cable. 

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Often a Jazz neck is paired with an SH-4 JB (Seymour’s 

favorite combination) or SH-5 Duncan Custom in the 

bridge position for diverse tones. 


Works especially well with mahogany bodies and 

rosewood fingerboards. Also works great with 

hollow and semi-hollow body guitars. 

hum cancelling available mods Nickel or gold-plated cover. 

7-string neck version. Available in a matched set 

with an SH-4 JB for the bridge. 

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players Jerry Horton / Papa Roach (neck), 

Corey Beaulieu / Trivium (neck), 

Doug Pettibone / Lucinda Williams (neck) 

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SH-6 

duncan distortion 

application High output humbucker built for aggressive playing styles. 

Recommended for old school metal, nu-metal, gothic, garage, punk, thrash 

and other heavy rock styles. Great for drop tunings. 

SH-4 jb model 

application The archetype hot-rodded humbucker for over 30 years. Great for everything from heavy blues to heavy 

metal. 

description The world’s most popular humbucker. Provides slammin’ output while retaining singing highs, 

aggressive harmonics, and just the right blend of sustain and distortion. Goes from sweet warm tones to raw rock ‘n’ roll. 

Compared to the SH-14 Custom 5, the JB has a stronger treble detail. Some players use it with 250K pots to smooth out the 

highs. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable. 

complete setup Recommended for bridge position. Often a JB is paired with a neck pickup like the SH-2n Jazz 

(Seymour’s favorite) for versatility or a SH-1 ‘59 for P.A.F. tones. 

guitars For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Nickel or gold-plated cover. Trembucker. 7-string version. Available in matched set of SH-4 JB 

Model bridge and SH-2n Jazz Model neck. 

players Frank Iero & Ray Toro / My Chemical Romance, Paul Stanley / KISS, Gary Rossington / Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ty Tabor 

/ King’s X, Nick Hexum & Tim Mahoney / 311, Patrick Stump & Joe Trohman / Fall Out Boy, Mike Schleibaum / Darkest Hour, 

Laura Pleasants / Kylesa 

description Yields high output while retaining clarity. The massive 

ceramic magnet and hot coil windings deliver tremendous power and raw 

distorted rock sounds. More aggressive than the SH-5 Duncan Custom. 


complete setup Available for both neck and bridge positions. Often a 

Distortion bridge is paired with an SH-2n Jazz Model in the neck for good 

clean tones and versatility. 

guitars For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with 

rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Nickel or gold-plated cover. Trembucker. 7-string 

version. 

players Gus G. / Firewind (bridge), Jerry Horton / Papa Roach (bridge), 

Wayne Static / Static X (bridge), Fred Mascherino & Eddie Reyes / Taking 

Back Sunday, Eric Peterson / Testament (bridge), Lars Johansson / 

Candlemass, Christopher Malmstrom / DARKANE 

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TS-2 (For Les Paul ® ) 

triple shot Switching 

Mounting ring 

application Expand your tonal palette by accessing 

three unique tones from a humbucker, thanks to this 

mounting ring that holds two small switches. 

description This “stealth” pickup switching 

device allows you to access series, parallel and 

split wirings with a standard humbucker. And 

it’s easy to install. Just solder your pickup leads 

to a small color-coded circuit board. That’s it. 

Push the two switches towards each other for 

standard series wiring; away from each other 

for parallel wiring; and both towards one 

coil (either one) to shut that coil off. 

complete setup For use with nearly 

any humbucker pickups with four-conductor 

cable: Seymour Duncan or otherwise. 

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dimebag darrell 

His guitar tone epitomized the hard-hitting, 

aggressive brutality that transformed 

Pantera and Damageplan into the mainstays of 

modern metal. Dime and Washburn guitars asked 

Seymour Duncan to develop a bridge pickup 

that would capture that heavy guitar barrage that 

defined Dime’s tone. In Dime’s words: 

SH-5 

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custom 

application “P.A.F. on steroids” tone. Used 

for classic rock, heavy rock, funk, punk, R&B, 

metal and drop-tunings. 

description Beefed up Patent Applied For 

tone for a hard-driving, kickin’ sound with the 

right balance of power, sustain, and distortion. 

This pickup cuts through with a distinctive high 

end and midrange attack. The ceramic magnet 

and custom coil design give it compressed 

dynamics, an enhanced harmonic structure, 

and a punchy bass. Perfect for dropped tunings 

without “mushing” out. Comes with fourconductor 

hookup cable. 

complete setup Recommended for bridge 

position. Often a Duncan Custom is paired with 

an SH-1 ‘59 in the neck for bigger P.A.F. tones 

in the bridge and vintage-correct P.A.F. tones in 

the neck. 


Works especially well with rosewood 

fingerboards. 


Trembucker. 7-string version. 

players Robin Finck / Guns ‘N Roses, 

Dave Kushner / Velvet Revolver, 

Mike Carden / The Academy Is... 

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SH-11 

custom 

custom 

application High output humbucker for use 

in bright guitars. Great for pop, country, blues, 

classic rock and heavy rock. 

description The Custom Custom TM is our 

SH-5 Duncan Custom TM humbucker with an 

Alnico II magnet for warm and smooth highs, 

more midrange, and a spongier bottom end 

than the SH-5. It’s a good choice for players who 

need a traditional vintage tone with increased 

output. Comes with four-conductor hookup 

cable. 


position. Often a Custom Custom is paired with 

a Pearly Gates for bluesy P.A.F. tones in the 

neck. 



fingerboards. 


Trembucker. 

SH-14 

custom 5 

application Like a higher output ‘59 Model 

with a deeper bottom end and expanded 

output. Perfect for pop, country, blues, classic 

rock and heavy rock. 

description Developed by 

contributors to our web user group 

who replaced the ceramic or Alnico 

2 magnet in an SH-5 Custom or 

SH-11 Custom Custom with an 

Alnico 5. Compared to the SH-5 

and SH-11, the Custom 5’s tone is 

more vintage, with less distortion, 

but it’s still very strong and powerful. 

Clean sounds are rich and full with 

enhanced presence. Comes with fourconductor 

hookup cable. 

complete setup Recommended for 

bridge position. Often a Custom 5 is paired 

with a ‘59 for real-deal P.A.F. tones in 

the neck. 

guitars For balanced and warm 

instruments. Works especially well 

with rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Nickel or 

gold-plated cover. 

Trembucker. 

players 

Paul Stanley / KISS, 

Troy VanLeeuwen 

Queens of the 

Stone Age 

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SH-13 dimebucker 

Photo: Rod Tanaka www.tanakaphoto.net 

“I’d tried out a lot of different pickups and some 

of them had the right kind of distortion, but I’d 

be missing the sustain or feedback I wanted, or 

I’d get the wrong kind of feedback. When I got 

together with Duncan, I explained exactly what 

I was looking for and I gave them one of my 

old pickups as a starting point. They changed 

the magnet type, the wire gauge, the number of 

turns, and other factors and then sent me two or 

three samples to try out and they nailed it... So 

basically, what we got was a super hot-rodded 

Dime pickup that’s got the right kind of Dime 

distortion. It’s toned in so that it feels like you’re 

playing on a sponge. It’s very saturated—not 

to the point where it’s overly fuzzy—but it 

has a smooth and crunchy distortion tone. 

You don’t have to fight to get the guitar 

to ring out in the way you want. It will 

give you some extra gain, but it won’t 

go so far that your sound breaks up and 

is going crazy. If you ever listen to a 

Pantera record, that’s what you’ll hear 

through this pickup.” 

“Dimebag” Darrell Abbott’s life ended 

tragically on December 8, 2004. At the 

request of his family, we will continue 

production of the Dimebucker, as a tribute 

to Dime and his fans. 

application Ultra high output blade humbucker built for 

aggressive playing styles. Recommended for rock, metal, 

hard-hitting solos and other heavy rock styles. 

description The Dimebucker uses a powerful ceramic 

magnet coupled with stainless steel blades for hard-hitting 

crunch. The SH-13 has both high d.c. resistance and a high 

resonant peak. The result is a high-output, aggressive 

humbucker with more treble bite and clarity than 

an SH-8 Invader; as well as punchy bass response 

and exceptional dynamics. The blades make the 

Dimebucker great for balanced bends. Comes with 

four-conductor hookup cable and its own form-fitting 

mounting ring. 

complete setup Recommended for bridge position. 

Dimebag used a ‘59 Model in the neck for P.A.F. tones. 

guitars For all instruments. The double blades make 

this pickup suitable for both humbucker and Trembucker 

string spacings. 

available mods Comes in any color you want. 

As long as it’s black. 

players Dimebag Darrell / Damageplan & Pantera, 

Mark Morton / Lamb of God, Mike Schleibaum / Darkest Hour, 

Ryan Waste / Municipal Waste 

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players Josh Homme / Queens of the Stone 

Age, Michael Wilton / Queensryche, Greg 

Hetson / Bad Religion, Dusty Redmon / 

Dead Poetic 

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SH-15 alternative 8 

application High output humbucker with Alnico 8 magnet for extra output. 

Perfect for all rock styles and great for use with high gain amps. 

description Our first production pickup to use an Alnico 8 magnet, the Alternative 8 

starts with hot coils wound for maximum output. With the addition of the Alnico 8 magnet, output 

is enhanced with a huge, punchy sound, full of fat mids and present upper-mids. This is a dynamic 

pickup that doesn’t get “sizzly” or dark like some high-output ceramic magnet pickups. 

complete setup Recommended for bridge position. Matches great with a moderate 

output neck pickup like the SH-1n ’59 or the SH-2n Jazz Model. Pairs well with a distortion pedal like 

the SFX-05 Lava Box or the SFX-08 Power Grid distortion. 

guitars Works great in most guitars set up for humbuckers, especially in balanced and 

warm instruments and those with rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Nickel or gold-plated cover. Trembucker. 

USA MSRP $119 

SH-8 invader 

application Ultra high output humbucker 

built for aggressive playing styles. 

Recommended for punk, garage, thrash, metal 

and other heavy rock styles. 

description Designed for the heaviest tones 

a passive pickup can produce. The combination 

of three ceramic magnets, over-wound coils 

and twelve black oxide cap screws make the 

Invader an electrifying force of energy. The wide 

magnetic field pumps power into your amp 

with a totally heavy sound. Comes with fourconductor 

hookup cable. 

complete setup Available for both neck 

and bridge positions - most commonly used in 

the bridge position. The Invader neck pickup has 

considerably reduced output for tonal versatility. 

guitars For all instruments. The wide 

pole pieces work for both humbucker and 

Trembucker string spacing. 

available mods 7-string version. 

players Troy Van Leeuwen / Queens of the 

Stone Age (bridge), Mike Chlasciak / Halford 

(bridge), Whitey Kirst / Iggy Pop (bridge), Tom 

Read / Bodyjar, Will Adler & Mark Morton / 

Lamb of God (bridge) 

usa MSRP $114 

Unique 24-pole piece design surrounds your strings in a magnetic flux field that doesn’t interfere with natural string vibration. This is how Seymour 

intended a “correct” pickup to be. This patented design (US Patent 5,148,733) actually enhances sustain by putting a pole piece on either side of the high output 

string. Bridge position models are Trembucker-spaced (2.070” or 52.6mm). Neck position models (PA-TB1n and PA-STK1n) are traditional spaced 

(1.925” or 49mm). 

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application Provides modern sound. Great 

for country, pop, classic rock, jazz, blues, funk 

and heavy rock. 

description Produces a modern, hi-fi sound. 

The tone is balanced, sweet, and bluesy with 

exceptional sustain. More output and mids 

than the PATB-3b Blues Saraceno model. The 

more gain you add, the more it sings, making it 

extremely versatile. Comes with four-conductor 

hookup cable. 

complete setup Available in both neck 

and bridge models. The bridge version is high 

output. The neck version is compensated for 

tonal balance. 

guitars Recommended for vibrato-equipped 

guitars. Works especially well with rosewood 

fingerboards. 

players Richard Patrick / Filter, Gavin 

Rossdale / Bush, Jodee Frawlee / Starr Faithfull 

usa MSRP $130 

PATB-2 

high output 

distortion 

PA-STK1n 

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application Single-coil-size 

pickup for use with Parallel 

Axis Trembuckers. Suitable 

for pop, country, jazz, blues, hum cance 

funk, classic rock, and heavy 

rock. 

description Uses our 

patented Stack ® humcanceling 

technology 

high output 

combined with the 

benefits of the Parallel 

Axis design (USA 

moderate Patent output 4,524,667). 

The tone is classic 


single-coil with 

blues 

sharper attack, 

application Provides modern 

single coil punchier bass, 

high-output sound. Great and compressed 

single for old coil 

school metal, nu-metal, gothic, saraceno dynamics. Comes 

garage, punk, thrash and other 

with four-conductor 

heavy rock styles. 

application Provides hum cancelling hookup cable. 

an old-school P.A.F. tone. 


description A powerful Recommended for pop, country, complete setup 

ceramic magnet and overwound 

coils give this pickup a and heavy rock. players pick middle or neck position 

jazz, blues, funk, classic rock, Recommended for the 

huge singing tone with a clear, 

together with any of the 

articulate high-end and players plenty of pickdescription Originally Parallel Axis Trembuckers 

grind on the bottom. Comes with created in the Custom Shop for in the bridge position. 

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Recommended for bridge 

position. Often paired with a 

PA-TB1n Original Parallel Axis 

Trembucker or PA-STK1n Parallel 

Axis Stack ® in the neck position 

for versatility. 

guitars Recommended for 

vibrato-equipped guitars. Works 

especially well with rosewood 

fingerboards. 

players Oz Fox & Michael 

Sweet / Stryper, Kenny Hickey / 

Type O Negative 

usa MSRP $130 

PATB-3 

Blues Saraceno, this pickup had 

to have the tone of the great 

old P.A.F. and the power to 

cut through for Blues’ unique 

and sometimes over-the-top 

style. According to Blues, this 

pickup provides a “’notched’ 

tone with a “honky,” old-school, 

retro vibe.” Comes with fourconductor 

hookup cable. 


Recommended for bridge 

position. Often paired with 

a PA-TB1n Original Parallel 

Axis Trembucker or PA-STK1n 

Parallel Axis Stack ® in the neck 

position for tonal balance. 

guitars Recommended for all 

vibrato-equipped guitars. 

players Blues Saraceno, 

Dweezil Zappa, John 

Kempainen / Black Dahlia 

Murder 

usa MSRP $135 

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guitars. 

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Blackouts are Seymour Duncan’s new line of active guitar pickups. What makes Blackouts special? They have a built-in preamp that runs on a single 

9-volt battery. The preamp is used to voice Blackouts for maximum heaviness: perfect if you play aggressive rock guitar. Blackouts use balanced inputs 

with a differential hum cancelling preamp. That means they have 12dB to 14dB less noise than other active pickups. Blackouts come with 25K pots, stereo jack, battery 

clip and a plug ‘n play “quick connector” for ease of installation. Blackouts. The new black. 

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AHB-2 

blackouts 

metal 

application Updated, redesigned, and 

re-launched version of LiveWires Metal 

humbucker with new preamp, new voicing, 

and ability to switch between output levels. 

Perfect for all styles of metal, punk, garage, 

thrash, drop tunings, and heavy rock. 

Phase I 

Phase II 

AS-1 

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application Hot but balanced single 

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tone in a direct retrofit for Stratocaster ® 

guitars. Ideal for heavy blues, classic rock, 


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AHB-1 

blackouts 

application 9-volt active humbucker for aggressive 

playing styles. Recommended for old school metal, garage, 

punk, thrash, drop tunings, and other heavy rock styles. 

description The “other” USA-made active 

humbuckers use unbalanced inputs in a differential preamp. 

The problem is, an unbalanced differential preamp is not very 

effective at cancelling hum. Our engineers figured out how to 

capture the tone that players want in an active design, but using 

balanced inputs. The result is 12dB to 14dB less noise, plus 

more lows, more highs, and more output. Simply put, Blackouts 

have more tone than other active pickups. Now available in 

nickel and gold covers. 

description Blackouts Metal pickups are 

voiced for extreme heaviness. They are our 

highest output electric guitar pickups. Period. 

They have a screaming voice with amazing 

mid-range punch and they produce thick, 

dark chords, and hard-hitting leads. When 

you play extreme aggressive styles and 

you have to cut through above the other 

instruments in your band, Blackouts Metal 

are the call. 

complete setup There’s only one version 

of Blackouts Metal, but you can dial up two 

very different output levels (see below). 

Paired with our SFX-04 Twin Tube Mayhem, 

Blackouts Metal pickups in high-output mode 

are so extreme, so brutal, and so vicious, 

you might want to check with local law 

enforcement to make sure they’re legal. Not 

really. But you get the idea. 

AHB-1 

blackouts 

for 7-string 

application Same amazing 9-volt active 

pickups as 6-string Blackouts, but built to 

direct retrofit nearly all 7-string electric 

guitars, thanks to two cover sizes. Perfect for 

old school metal, garage, punk, thrash, drop 

tunings, and other heavy rock styles. 

description Like 6-string Blackouts, the 

7-string versions use balanced inputs with 

a differential preamp for reduced noise. 

They’re voiced for heavy rock with greater 

dynamic range, less scooped mids, and less 

compression than other active pickups. 

description Blackouts Singles are voiced 

for heavy rock. They’ll drive your amp harder 

and they’re great for use with pedals or 

other signal processing. They’re perfect 

for everything from chunky rhythms to 

searing leads. 

complete setup Blackouts 

Singles are available individually 

or in matched sets of three. Match 

Blackouts Singles with a highgain 

stompbox like the SFX-04 

Twin Tube Mayhem or the SFX-08 

Power Grid (available Spring 2008) 

for extreme heavy rock tones. 

guitars Perfect for any electric guitar 

set up for a standard Stratocaster ® 

pickup route. Includes 25K pots, stereo 

jack, battery clip and other mounting 

hardware. 

complete setup Blackouts are available in individual 

neck and bridge models, or as a two-pickup set. All versions 

come with all necessary mounting hardware, including pots, 

jack, and a battery clip. 

guitars For all humbucker guitars. The blade magnets 

make this pickup suitable for both humbucker and Trembucker 

string spacings. 

AVAILABLE MODS Black or white plastic, nickel, black 

nickel, or gold-plated covers. 

PLAYERS Dino Cazares / Divine Heresy, 

Mick Thomson / Slipknot, Silenoz / Dimmu Borgir 

USA MSRP 

$129 neck or bridge humbucker 

$248 for double-humbucker set 

guitars Use Blackouts Metal pickups in any 

humbucker-routed electric guitar. Includes 

25K pots, stereo jack, battery clip, pin jumper 

(see below), and other mounting hardware. 

available mods Blackouts Metal have 

a unique dual pin configuration on the 

underside of the pickup for two modes of 

output: loud and louder. With the same 

aggressive tonality in each mode, you now 

have a choice in output. With the jumper 

removed, you have a high output bridge 

humbucker that’s still compatible with a 

neck pickup or the clean channel on your 

amp. However, with the jumper in place, you 

unleash all the raw power, incredible output, 

and untamed aggression. The pins can also 

be wired to a mini-switch or push/pull, for an 

on board boost! Not splitable. Available with 

black or white covers. 

usa MSRP $139 

complete setup 7-string Blackouts 

are available individually or in calibrated 

neck and bridge sets. Includes 25K pots, 

stereo jack, battery clip and other mounting 

hardware. Whether you use the 6-string or 

the 7-string versions, pair Blackouts with our 

SFX-04 Twin Tube Mayhem for maximum 

tonal aggression. 

guitars There are two versions of 7-string 

Blackouts: Phase I and Phase II. Phase 

I Blackouts are a direct retrofit for most 

passive 7-string humbuckers, including those 

by Seymour Duncan and DiMarzio ® . Phase 

II Blackouts are a direct retrofit for the EMG ® 

707 humbucker. 

players Dino Cazares / Divine Heresy 

usa MSRP $139 individually, 

$250 neck and bridge set 

available mods Blackouts 

Singles have a unique dual pin 

configuration on the underside 

of the pickup for two modes 

of output: moderate and 

high-gain. With the 

jumper removed, you 

have a moderate 

output that’s still 

comparable to 

passive pickups. 

However, with 

the jumper in 

place, the output 

is significantly 

boosted, making 

Blackouts Singles 

compatible with 

full-size Blackouts 

humbuckers. The 

pins can also be 

wired to a mini-switch 

or push/pull, for an on 

board boost! Available 

with black or white covers. 

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Active pickups use a built-in, batter-powered preamp to modify the signal by boosting the voltage coming from the coil and using tone shaping 

circuits to adjust the frequency response. LiveWire Classic II pickups differ from other actives because of their unique 9-volt preamp, which yields 

more headroom and more dynamic range compared to most 9-volt systems. This means you can get more signal-before-distortion and enhanced 

frequency response, eliminating the sterile sound associated with other active pickups. Active pickups are especially valuable to the guitarist who 

uses chained signal processing effects, where a moderate amount of noise at the beginning of the signal chain (meaning the pickup) can become 

excessive by the end. 

LW-CH2 classic II 

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application Nine-volt active humbucker pro shop 

with classic voicing. Great for pop, country, 

blues, classic rock and heavy rock. 

description The tone is full-bodied 

with a wide frequency response and rich 

sustain. They have a potent sound that 

lets you hear every note in the chord. The 

newly redesigned 9-volt preamp gives 

more headroom than other active pickups 

for improved tonality and increased 

dynamic range. These humbuckers do not 

have a split coil mode. 

complete setup Available in neck and 

bridge set. Many extreme metal players 

use a Blackouts in the bridge position and 

a LiveWire Classic II in the neck. Includes 

mounting ring, pots, battery clips, stereo 

jack and wire. 

guitars Any humbucker guitar with 

vibrato or hard-tail bridge. 

available mods Black or white. 

players Phil Campbell / Motorhead, Lord 

Ahriman / Dark Funeral 

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$261 for neck and bridge set 


LW-MUST 

dave mustaine model 

application Active, 9-volt-powered preamp built into the pickup. Provides the 

benefits of an active pickup without sacrificing the famous, organic, “Seymourized” tone. 

Great for classic rock, punk, garage, thrash, old school metal, nu-metal, black metal and other 

heavy rock and aggressive music styles. 

description The active preamp allows higher gain and more output without losing 

tonal response and dynamic feel. The resonant frequency of the bridge and neck pickup is 

matched with that of the SH-4 JB and SH-2n Jazz Model (neck) respectively. 

complete setup Comes in a two-pickup, neck & bridge set. 

Black nickel plated covers. 

guitars Any double humbucker guitar with vibrato or hard-tail bridge. 

players Dave Mustaine / Megadeth, Aaron Dalbec / Bane, 

Doug Sabolick / A Life Once Lost 

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Honestly, it doesn’t make good business sense for us to have so darn many pickup models for so many varieties of guitars. If this were a company 

run by accountants, we wouldn’t have more than one mini-humbucker, or P-90, or Jaguar ® replacement or Jazzmaster ® replacement. But we’re not a 

company run by accountants. We’re a company run by guitar and bass players. You win. 

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SM-1 vintage 

application Vintage-correct replica of classic Firebird ® pickup. 

Great for jazz, blues, rockabilly, classic rock and heavy rock. 

description The sound is somewhat of a tonal cross between 

a single-coil and a humbucker. They’re brighter and livelier than 

a full-size humbucker with more “bell tone.” The Alnico 5 magnet 

and moderate output coil windings make it an authentic tonal 

reproduction of the great sound of a classic Firebird ® . Comes with 

vintage-style single-conductor hookup cable. 

complete setup Available in both neck and bridge versions. 

Also, the Vintage is commonly used in the neck with an SM-2 Custom 

or SM-3 Seymourized in the bridge position for higher output and 

versatility. 

guitars For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially 


well with soft wood bodies (e.g., mahogany and swamp ash) and 


single coil 

players Johnny Winter, Sonny Landreth, Rick McRae / George 

Strait Band, Martha Davis / Motels, Tom Principato 

usa MSRP $125 


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SM-2 custom 

application High output mini-humbucker. Great for heavy blues, 

classic rock, hard rock and metal. 

description The ceramic bar magnet and hot coil windings give 

this pickup a more aggressive upper-mid detail than the SM-3, which 

makes it great for slide and higher output music styles. Comes with 


complete setup Available for both neck and bridge positions. 

The bridge version is high output. The neck version is compensated 

for tonal balance. Often, an SM-2b Custom is used in the bridge with 

an SM-1n Vintage in the neck for versatility. 

guitars For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well 

with mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards. 

players Brad Whitford / Aerosmith, Robben Ford, Cesar Rosas / 

Los Lobos, Aaron Dalbec / Bane 

usa MSRP $125 

SM-3 seymourized 

application Hotter-than-vintage mini-humbucker. 

Great for blues, classic rock, southern rock, jam and hard rock. 

description With this unique design, each coil contains a 

high-carbon steel blade coupled to the bottom-loaded Alnico V 

magnet. The result is more midrange, more clarity and more 

detail than the SM-2. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable. 

complete setup Available for both neck and bridge 

positions. The bridge version is high output. The neck 

version is compensated for tonal balance. Often, 

an SM-3b Seymourized is used in the bridge with 

an SM-1n Vintage in the neck for versatility. 


Works especially well with soft wood bodies 

(e.g., mahogany and swamp ash) 

and rosewood fingerboards. 

players Al Schnier / moe., Brian Stoltz / 

Funky Meters, Dean Parks / sideman, 

Nick Perri / Shinedown 

usa MSRP $125 

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single coil 

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hum cancelling moderate output 


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SP90-1 vintage 

application Faithful recreation of the 1946 

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Gibson ® single-coil. Recommended for country, 

jazz, swing, blues, rockabilly, classic rock and 

heavy rock. 

description The short, wide bobbin pro series accounts 

for higher output and more powerful mid-range 

than Strat ® or Tele ® single-coils. To be vintage 

correct, the SP90-1 is wound with plain enamel 

wire on the same Leesona winder that wound 

the 1950s versions. The tone is sweet and 

smooth. Comes with single-conductor hookup 

cable. 

complete setup Available for both neck and 

bridge positions in a balanced set. Often, the 

SP90-1 Vintage is used in the neck with an SP90- 

2 Hot or SP90-3 Custom in the bridge for tonal 

versatility. 


Works especially well with mahogany bodies 

and rosewood fingerboards. Please note the 

slightly taller, vintage correct, .745” height 

profile, compared to the SP90-2 and -3. Consult 

our website for complete dimensions to see if it 

will fit your guitar. 

available mods Choose cream or black 

cover (included). 

players Gary Allan (neck), Michael Chislett / 

Butch Walker, Marko DeSantis / Sugarcult (neck), 

Jonny Wickersham / Social Distortion 

usa MSRP $109 

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SP90-2 hot 

application High output P-90. Excellent for 

heavy blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk and 

metal. 

description Extra coil windings combined 

with dual (small) ceramic magnets produce 

higher output, increased sustain, and more 

sensitivity to subtle string movements. Most 

noticeable, when compared to the SP90-3, is the 

pronounced upper mid-range detail that makes 

this pickup really cut through the mix. Comes 

with single-conductor hookup cable. Slightly 

shorter .585” height profile. 


bridge positions in a balanced set. Also popular, 

is an SP90-2 Hot in the bridge position with an 

SP90-1 Vintage in the neck for tonal versatility. 

guitars For balanced and brighter-toned 

instruments. Works especially well with maple 

and ebony fingerboards. 



players Mike Ness / Social Distortion (neck 

& bridge), Rickey Medlocke / Lynyrd Skynyrd 

(bridge) 

usa MSRP $109 

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SP90-3 custom 


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application High output P-90. Excellent for 

modern country, heavy blues, classic rock, hard 

rock, punk, garage and metal. 

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description Unlike the SP90-2 Hot, the 

Custom uses two large ceramic magnets for 

extra output, more compressed dynamics and 

sharper attack. The result is pro a full series frequency 

response with extra punch. Comes with singleconductor 

hookup cable. Slightly shorter .585” 

height profile. 


bridge positions in a balanced set. Often, the 

SP90-3 Custom is used in the bridge with an 

SP90-1 Vintage in the neck position for tonal 

versatility. 

guitars For balanced and brighter-toned 

instruments. Works especially well with maple 

and ebony fingerboards. 



players Rodney Cravens / Dishwalla (bridge), 

Brent Woods / Vince Neil Band (bridge), 

James Pennebaker / Lee Roy Parnell & Delbert 

McClinton (bridge), Mike Stone / Queensryche 


STK-P1 p-90 stack ® 

application P-90 sound without traditional 

hum. Versatile and applicable for all musical 

styles. 

description Comes with four-conductor 

hookup cable which allows for series / parallel / 

split wiring and tonal options. In series wiring, 

the tone is loud, brash and great for heavy 

rock. In parallel wiring, the sound is brighter 

and thinner and better suited to jazz, blues and 

country. Taller .951” height profile. 


bridge positions in a balanced set. 

guitars For use in any P-90 guitar. However, 

if your pickup cavity is less than 1.25 inches (32 

mm) deep in the neck position or .75 inches (19 

mm) in the bridge position, guitar modification 

may be necessary. 



players George Thorogood / The Destroyers, 

Geoffrey Whitehorn / Roger Daltry Band, 

Whitey Kirst / Iggy Pop. 

usa MSRP $135 

SPH90-1 phat cat 

application Authentic P-90 sound in a humbucker retrofit size pickup. Recommended 

for country, jazz, blues, rockabilly, classic rock and heavy rock. 

description Originally developed in the Custom Shop for Hamer ® Guitars, a Phat Cat 

is an actual single-coil P-90 Soapbar that fits under a humbucker cover and drops into 

humbucker-equipped guitars. The tone is big and fat, er, phat. It uses two Alnico 2 

magnets for more sustain and softer attack. Also, the metal covers provide more 

shielding and noise reduction than standard soapbar covers. Comes with singleconductor 

hookup cable. 

complete setup Available for both neck and bridge positions in a balanced 

set. The neck pickup is RW/RP relative to the bridge for hum-free 

performance when both pickups are used together. 

guitars For use in any humbucker-equipped guitar. Works especially 

well in balanced instruments with rosewood, ebony or maple 

fingerboards. 

available mods Choose nickel plated or gold plated cover 

(included). 

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single coil 

pro series 

players Tom Dumont / No Doubt, Bill Frisell, Steve Pedulla / Thursday, 

Matt Skiba / Alkaline Trio 

usa MSRP $114 Nickel, $120 Gold 

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SSL-1 

vintage staggered 

application Vintage-correct true single-coil for warm 

instruments. Recommended for country, pop, surf, rockabilly, 

blues, ska and classic rock. 

description Our most popular single-coil for Strat ® . 

The hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets and moderate windings 

(Heavy Formvar ® wire) yield a bright and punchy tone with 

vintage output. Perfect for players who need accurate traditional 

single-coil tone, especially with clean and mildly distorted amp 

settings. Compared to the APS-1, the SSL-1 has a more focused 

“bell” tone with a tighter bass response. Comes with waxed 

cloth hookup cable and vintage-style “keyed” bottom plate. 

complete setup Calibrated “California 50’s” set 

available with RW/RP middle pickup. 

guitars For warmer toned ash, alder or basswood body 

instruments. Works especially well with rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Reverse wound, reverse polarity 

(RW/RP) middle pickups for hum canceling in positions “2” and 

“4” on the five-way switch. Left-hand magnet stagger. 

players Chris Hicks, Kent Wells & Lang Scott / Reba 

McEntire, Dan Schafer / Shania Twain, David Levitt / Alanis 

Morissette, Doug Pettibone / Lucinda Williams, Scott Henderson 

/ Tribal Tech & Scott Henderson Trio, Michael O’Neill / 

George Benson 

USA MSRP $76 No upcharge for left-hand stagger 

APS-1 

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alnico II pro 

staggered 

application Vintage-correct true single-coil. Recommended for 

country, pop, surf, rockabilly, blues, ska and classic rock. 

description The hand ground Alnico 2 magnets and moderate 

windings (Heavy Formvar ® wire) yield a warm, sweet tone with more 

natural string vibration for great sustain. Players who get their distortion 

from the amp rather than the pickup love the APS-1. It allows them to 

back off the crunch and get beautiful clean tones with softer attack. 

Compared to the SSL-1, the APS-1 has a rounder sound with a spongier 

bass response. Comes with waxed cloth hookup cable and vintage-style 

“keyed” bottom plate. 

complete setup Calibrated set available with RW/RP middle pickup. 

guitars For warmer toned ash, alder or basswood body instruments. 

Works with maple and rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Reverse wound, reverse polarity (RW/RP) middle 

pickups for hum canceling in positions “2” and “4” on the five-way 

switch. Left-hand magnet stagger pattern. 

players Marc Ford / Ben Harper & Black Crowes, Kevin Hunter / Shania 

Twain, Jeff Pevar / CPR, Adrian Legg, Jim Ward / Sparta 

usa MSRP $79 No upcharge for left-hand stagger 

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alnico II pro 

flat 

application Flat pole piece, vintage-style, true single-coil. 

Recommended for country, pop, surf, rockabilly, blues, ska and classic rock. 

description This pickup combines the same coil design as the APS-1, 

with hand ground rod Alnico 2 magnets of equal length raised 

above the flatwork. The flat magnet pattern provides the 

balanced field necessary for an even response using today’s 

strings (unwound “G”) and flatter neck radii. The more 

even output response is noticed when bending strings. 

Like the APS-1, the pickup is clean and vintage-like and 

will distort “earlier” compared to similar Alnico 5 pickups 

like the SSL-2. Comes with waxed cloth hookup cable and 

vintage-style “keyed” bottom plate. 

complete setup Calibrated set available with RW/RP 

middle pickup. 

guitars For warmer toned ash, alder or basswood body 

instruments. Works with maple and rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Reverse wound, reverse polarity (RW/RP) 

middle pickups for hum canceling in positions “2” and “4” 

on the five-way switch. 

players Charlie Crowe / Brooks & Dunn, Albert Lee, 

Jerry Donahue, Danny Flowers, Alan Kendall / Bee Gees, 

Ben Mauro / Britney Spears 

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vintage for strat® 

players pick 

SSL52-1 

single coil 

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pro series 

five-two 

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application Extremely balanced true 

single-coil pickup. Recommended for country, 

pop, blues, classic rock and heavy rock. 

description Alnico 2 magnets 

provide warmth and softer attack on the three 

high strings. Alnico 5 magnets provide punch 

and brightness on the low strings. It’s like 

having two separate presence controls: one 

optimized for the high strings and one for the 

low strings. The result is a very balanced pickup 

with a bright and springy bottom end, and a 

smooth and rich top end. Includes white cover. 

complete setup Calibrated set 

includes a higher-output custom bridge pickup, 

RW/RP middle and regular neck pickup. 

guitars For all well-balanced 

instruments. Works equally well with maple and 


available mods Hotter custom 

bridge version for better output balance. 

Reverse wound, reverse polarity (RW/RP) 

middle pickups for hum-canceling in positions 

“2” and “4” on the five-way switch. 

players Webb Wilder, John McDuffie 

/ Rita Coolidge, Darryl Preston / Rhett Akins, 

Michael Fath 

USA MSRP $109 No upcharge for 

custom bridge or RW/RP 


SSL-2 

vintage flat 

application Flat pole piece, vintagevoiced, 

true single-coil for warm instruments. 

Recommended for country, pop, surf, rockabilly, 


description This pickup combines the same 

vintage coil design as the SSL-1, with hand 

low output 

ground rod Alnico 5 magnets of equal length pro series 

SSL-3 hot 

raised above the flatwork. The flat magnet 

pattern provides the balanced field necessary application High output true single-coil for 

for an even response using today’s strings warm instruments. Recommended players for pick country, 

(unwound “G”) and flatter neck radii. The more pop, blues, classic rock and heavy rock. 

even output response is noticed when bending 

strings. Like the SSL-1, the pickup is clean and description This is the next step up from the 

vintage-like with a bright “bell” tone that has a SSL-5 and SSL-6 with more sustain, fullness, 

sharper attack characteristic compared to the 

single coil 

and output - and less treble response. The raised 

APS-2. Comes with waxed cloth hookup cable flat Alnico 5 pole pieces are taller for a stronger 

and vintage-style “keyed” bottom plate. 

and deeper magnetic field. Extra coil windings 

provide extra power making this pickup great humfor 

heavier music styles. White cover included. 

complete setup Calibrated set available with 

RW/RP middle pickup. 

guitars For warmer toned ash, alder or 

basswood body instruments. Works especially 

well with rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Reverse wound, reverse 

polarity (RW/RP) middle pickups for hum 

canceling in positions “2” and “4” on the fiveway 

switch. 

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hum 


hum cancellinghigh output pro series 

complete setup Calibrated set available 

with RW/RP middle pickup. Many players use an 

SSL-3 in the bridge position with pro vintage series output 

pickups, like SSL-2’s, in the neck and middle for 

tonal versatility. 

guitars For heavier and brighter-toned 

instruments with ash or alder bodies. Works 

well with maple or rosewood fingerboards. 

high output 

low output 

players pick 

single coil 

pro series 

high output 

low output 

players pick 

SLS-1 

lipstick single coil tube 

application Lipstick tube pickup for Strat ® 

guitars. Recommended for country, pop, surf, 


rockabilly, blues and classic rock. 


description Like the ‘50s originals, our 

lipsticks use Alnico 6 magnets and a special 

winding pro series spec to bring out the jangle in your 

Strat ® . This pickup will produce a bright and 

jangly tone; plus the look is totally unique 

for a visually striking instrument. 

complete setup Calibrated set 

includes a higher-output custom 

bridge pickup, RW/RP middle and 

regular neck pickup. 

guitars For warmer toned ash, 

alder or basswood body 

instruments including hollow 

and semi-hollow bodies. Works 

especially well with rosewood 

fingerboards. 

available mods Hotter custom 


bridge version for better output 

balance. Reverse wound, reverse 

polarity (RW/RP) middle pickups for 

hum-canceling in positions “2” 

and “4” on the five-way switch. 

players Duke Robillard 

players Nick Lashley / Alanis Morissette available mods Reverse wound, reverse 

& Mick Jagger, Marty Friedman / Megadeth, polarity (RW/RP) middle pickups for hum 

Stephen Carpenter / Deftones, Coleman Mellett / 

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switch. Tapped version for dual output 

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Chuck Mangione Group 

levels. 

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players Kenny Olson / Kid Rock 

usa MSRP $76 

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low output 


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alternative 


for strat ® 

players pick 

low output 

pro series 

high output 

single coil 

players pick 

pro 

low output 

high output 

high output 

hum 


single coil 


low output 

low output pro series 

hum 

SSL-4 

low output 

single coil 

players pick 

quarterpound 

flat 

hum 

single coil pro series 

application High output true single-coil. 

Recommended for blues, classic rock, garage, 

heavy rock, classic metal and nu-metal. hum 

description More than twice the power of a 

traditional single-coil. The result is a fat, punchy 

sound; similar to a P-90. It’s clean at lower 

volumes and screamin’ pro series when cranked. The 

hand polished, quarter-inch diameter magnets 

are matched with a powerful coil winding to 

deliver great sustain, making this one of our 

most popular single-coil pickups. Does not use 

a cover. 


with RW/RP middle pickup. Many players use an 

SSL-4 in the bridge position with vintage output 

pickups, like SSL-2’s, in the neck and middle for 

tonal versatility. 

guitars For any acoustically balanced 

Strat ® . Works especially well with rosewood 

fingerboards. 





levels. 

players Melle Vasquez / Nancy Sinatra, 

Whitey Kirst / Iggy Pop, Buzz Feiten, Chris 

Caffery / Savatage & Transyberian Orchestra, 

Bruce Butler / Motograter 

usa MSRP $76 



SSL-7 

players pick 

single coil 

pro series 

high output 

low output 

quarterpound 

 

staggered 

players pick 


with RW/RP middle pickup. Many players use 

an SSL-7 in the bridge position with vintage 

output pickups, like SSL-1’s, in the neck and 

middle for tonal versatility. 

guitars For any balanced Strat ® . Works 

especially well with rosewood fingerboards. 





levels. 

players Jon Butcher, Alex De Rosso / Dokken 

APST-1 

players pick 

single coil 

humtwang cancelling banger 

hum 

application True single-coil pickup 

that makes a Strat ® sound like a Tele ® . 

Recommended for country, pop, rockabilly, 

blues, jam, classic rock and heavy 

pro series 

rock. 

description If you want the twangy, 

muscular punch of a gutsy Tele ® in your 

Strat, the APST-1 is for you. One of the 

secrets is the copper-coated steel bottom 

plate. Combine that with the aggressive coil 

windings, the Alnico 2 magnets wrapped in 

plain enamel wire, and the result is a highoutput, 

single-coil, twang-beast. 

single coil 

complete setup Recommended for 

application High output true single-coil. the bridge position with either APS-2s 

Recommended for blues, classic rock, garage, 

(for a maple fingerboard) or SSL-2s (for 

heavy rock, classic metal and nu-metal. 

hum hum a rosewood cancelling fingerboard) in the neck and 

description Similar tonality to the SSL- middle positions. 

4 Quarter-Pound Flat but with a staggered 

magnet pattern. Like the SSL-4, the hand guitars For all well-balanced instruments. 

polished, quarter-inch diameter pro series magnets are Works equally well with maple and rosewood 

matched with a powerful coil winding to deliver fingerboards 

great sustain. Does not use a cover. 

players Peter Stroud / Sheryl Crow, Chuck 

Garvey / moe., Ric Latina / John Berry & 

Rhonda Vincent 

usa MSRP $99 


SSL-5 

custom staggered 

application 

High output true single-coil for warm instruments. Perfect for Texas 

blues rock, classic rock and heavy rock. 

description 

Though it looks like the SSL-1 and has that distinct vintage tone, the 

SSL-5’s over-wound coil yields higher output, more sustain and great 

harmonics. The result is a pickup that rocks hard and cuts through 

the mix, but cleans up nicely when you back off the volume. Includes 

white cover. 


Calibrated set available with RW/RP middle pickup. Many players use 

an SSL-5 in the bridge position with vintage output pickups, like SSL- 

1’s, in the neck and middle for tonal versatility. 

guitars 

For heavier and brighter-toned instruments with ash or alder bodies. 

Works well with maple or rosewood fingerboards. 


Reverse wound, reverse polarity (RW/RP) middle pickups for hum 

canceling in positions “2” and “4” on the five-way switch. Tapped 

version for dual output levels. Left-hand magnet stagger. 

players 

Nick Lashley / Alanis Morissette & Mick Jagger, Rickey Medlocke & 

Mike Estes / Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nick Perri / Shinedown 

USA MSRP $76 No upcharge for left-hand stagger 

SSL-6 

custom flat 

application Beefed up true single-coil for warm instruments. 

Perfect for Texas blues rock, classic rock and heavy rock. 

description This pickup combines the same coil design as 

the SSL-5, with hand ground rod Alnico 5 magnets of equal 

length raised above the flatwork. The flat magnet pattern 

provides the balanced field necessary for an even response 

using today’s strings (unwound “G”) and flatter neck radii. 

The more even output response is noticed when bending 

strings. Like the SSL-5, the pickup is powerful and present, 

great for over-driven tones. Includes white cover. 

complete setup Calibrated set available with RW/RP 

middle pickup. Many players use an SSL-6 in the bridge 

position with vintage output pickups, like SSL-2’s, in the neck 

and middle for tonal versatility. 

guitars For heavier and brighter-toned instruments with 

ash or alder bodies. Works well with maple or rosewood 

fingerboards. 

available mods Reverse wound, reverse polarity (RW/RP) 

middle pickups for hum-canceling in positions “2” and “4” 

on the five-way switch. 

players Duke Robillard, Mark Slaughter / Slaughter, 

Rafa Payan / Juan Luis Guerra 

usa MSRP $76 

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single coil 

SHR-1 

pro shop 

players pick 


pro shop 

players pick 

hot pro shop rails 

TM 

application High output single-coil-size “rails” humbucker. Great for classic rock, garage, punk, heavy rock, thrash, classic metal 

and nu-metal. 

description One of the highest output and most popular pickups we make. The two thin blades, strong ceramic magnet and 

powerful coil windings give you incredible sustain and a fat, full sound that’s needed for playing heavier rock music. This pickup responds 

to the subtlest finger movements. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable. 

complete setup Available for both bridge and neck/middle positions. For an incredibly versatile guitar, use an SHR-1b in the 

bridge position along with an SVR-1n Vintage Rails in the middle and an SCR-1n Cool Rails in the neck. 

guitars For all well-balanced instruments. Works equally well with maple and rosewood fingerboards. 

available mods Choose white or black housing. 

players Janick Gers & Dave Murray / Iron Maiden, Fernando Vallin / Mana, Troy Van Leeuwen & Josh Homme / Queens of the Stone 

Age, Greg Camp / Smashmouth, Jim Wilson / Rollins Band. 

USA MSRP $109 

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We’ve completely re-vamped our rails and side-by-side humbucker series. Gone is the plastic bobbin top. In its place is a complete body cover that 

single coil 

makes installation easier and eliminates errant high-E strings from catching under the old topper. The one thing that remains the same is the great tone pla 

from these super-popular pickups. hum cancelling The old versus new frequency response charts show the same sound in the new versions. Sound bytes of the old versions 

compared to updated versions are available for free download on our website. 

high output 

hum canc pro 

players pick 

pro shop 

SVR-1 

vintage rails 

application Vintage output single-coil-sized 

“rails” humbucker with the sound of a vintage 

Strat ® . Perfect for country, pop, surf, rockabilly, 


description Vintage Rails use a unique 

split rail, twin coil design and special (parallel) 

wiring to achieve true, vintage, single-coil 

tone without hum. The sound is clean, clear 

and bright, with all of the “quack” you love in 

the notch positions. Though tonally similar to 

Duckbuckers, the rails design eliminates any 

potential dropout in string bending. Comes with 

four-conductor cable. USA Patent No. 5,525,750. 

complete setup Available for both bridge 

and neck/middle positions. For an incredibly 

versatile guitar, use an SVR-1n in the middle 

position along with an SHR-1b Hot Rails in the 

bridge and an SCR-1n Cool Rails in the neck. 

guitars For all well-balanced instruments. 

Works equally well with maple and rosewood 

fingerboards. 

available mods Choose white or black 

housing. Wire in parallel for Vintage Strat ® tones, 

or in series for higher output. 

players Pete Anderson / Dwight Yoakam, Ty 

Tabor / King’s X, John Shanks / Rod Stewart & 

Melissa Etheridge, Joy Basu / Jessica Simpson, 

John Feldman / Goldfinger 

usa MSRP $109 

SCR-1 

cool rails 

application Smooth and bluesy single-coilsized 

“rails” humbucker. Recommended for 

blues, classic rock, jazz-rock fusion, heavy rock 

and aggressive instrumental rock. 

description Created by popular demand, Cool 

Rails TM use the same twin coil design as our 

Hot Rails TM , but are wound to produce a clearer, 

brighter, and more dynamic sound. Hotter and 

louder than both the Vintage Staggered (SSL-1) 

Hot Stack ® (STK-S2) pickups, Cool Rails are for 

players who need a louder, punchier, and fatter 

single-coil sound. Comes with four-conductor 

hookup cable. 


and neck/middle positions. For an incredibly 

versatile guitar, use an SCR-1n in the neck 

position along with an SHR-1b Hot Rails in 

the bridge and an SVR-1n Vintage Rails in the 

middle. 



fingerboards. 


housing. 

players Glen Campbell, Davey Johnstone / 

Elton John, Ronnie Montrose, John Popper / 

Blues Traveler, Gavin Rossdale / Bush 


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players pick 

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single coil 


single coil 

high output 


hum cancelling moderate output 


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players pick 

pro shop 

SL59-1 

little ‘59 

application P.A.F.-voiced single-coil-sized 

humbucker. Great for country, jazz, blues, funk, 


description This little brute was designed to 

impart the warm, smooth tone of an old Patent 

Applied For humbucker in a direct replacement, 

single-coil size. It possesses an even, dynamic 

response, and its adjustable pole pieces allow 

the guitarist to fine tune the string balance and 

dial in just the right amount of punch. Compared 

to the JB Jr., it has less output and more uppermids. 


USA Patent No. Des. 355,207. 


and neck/middle positions; and in an incredibly 

versatile set with an SJBJ-1b JB Jr. in the 

bridge, an SDBR-1n Duckbuckers in the middle 

and an SL59-1n Little ‘59 in the neck. 



fingerboards. 


housing. 

players Bill Frisell, Audley Freed / Cry of Love 

& Black Crowes, Courtney Love, 

Ron Laster / James Brown, Glen Campbell, 

Matt Davies / Funeral for a Friend 

usa MSRP $109 


single coil 

hum cancelling moderate pro output shop 

SDBR-1 

players pick 


single coil 


duckbuckers 

pro shop 

application hum cancelling 

Vintage output single-coil-sized 

humbucker. Excellent for country, pop, surf, 

rockabilly, blues, ska and classic rock. 

description Using players a design pick and a voicing 

based on Vintage Rails TM , Duckbuckers 

incorporate six fully adjustable pole pieces 

together with a unique, pro split shop blade design. 

You get all the warm tone, cool output, and 

outrageous “quack” of a vintage Strat ® pickup, 

but no hum. Though tonally similar to Vintage 

Rails, the mini pole piece design behaves more 

like a traditional pickup when string-bending. 

Comes with four-conductor cable. USA Patent 

No. 5,525,750. 


and neck/middle positions; and in an incredibly 

versatile set with an SJBJ-1b JB Jr. in the 

bridge, an SDBR-1n Duckbuckers in the middle 

and an SL59-1n Little ‘59 in the neck. 



fingerboards. 


housing. Wire in parallel for Vintage Strat ® 

tones, or in series for higher output. 

players Jennifer Batten / Jeff Beck Band, 

Chuck Garvey / moe., Mike Scott / Prince, Joy 

Basu / Jessica Simpson, Nick Lashley / Alanis 

Morissette & Mick Jagger, Lou Toomey / 

Brooks & Dunn 

SLSD-1 

george lynch 

li’l screamin’ 

demon 

application Moderate output single-coil-sized 

humbucker. Great for classic rock, jazz-rock 

fusion, heavy rock and aggressive instrumental 

rock. 

description Like its big brother the Screamin’ 

Demon TM humbucker, this li’l savage combines 

a big, open sound with just a subtle hint of 

“glass.” George asked for a pickup that could 

scream and provide rich harmonics, but would 

clean up when he backed it off. Using a unique 

slotted and Allen head screw combination that 

gives each coil a slightly different magnetic field, 

the tone is big and percussive without being too 

harsh. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable 

USA Patent No. Des. 355,207. 


and neck/middle positions. Often used in 

the bridge position and matched with a pair 

of SDBR-1n Duckbuckers, or an SDBR-1n 

Duckbucker in the middle and an SL59-1n Little 

‘59 in the neck. 



fingerboards. 


housing. 

players George Lynch / Lynch Mob, Brent 

Woods / Vince Neil Band, Paul Martin / Oak 

Ridge Boys, Kevin Hunter / Shania Twain, John 

Shanks / Rod Stewart & Melissa Etheridge Band 

usa MSRP $135 


players pick 

pro shop 

SJBJ-1 jb jr. 

application High output single-coil-size “rails” humbucker. Great for everything 

from heavy blues to heavy metal. 

description This twin coil design pickup gives you the character of our popular JB TM 

model humbucker in a single-coil size. Its adjustable pole pieces more closely emulate the 

magnetic field of a full size humbucker and allow you to fine tune the balance of your strings. 

You can expect great harmonics and a sweet high-end. Compared to Hot Rails, the output is 

reduced and there’s more treble response. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable. USA 

Patent No. Des. 355,207. 

complete setup Available for both bridge and neck/middle positions; and in an 

incredibly versatile set with an SJBJ-1b JB Jr. in the bridge, an SDBR-1n Duckbuckers in the 

middle and an SL59-1n Little ‘59 in the neck. 

guitars For all well-balanced instruments. Works equally well with maple and rosewood 

fingerboards. 

available mods Choose white or black housing. 

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players Joe Perry / Aerosmith, James Pennebaker / Delbert McClinton, Sebastien 

Lefebvre / Simple Plan, Fernando Vallin / Mana, Melle Vasquez / Nancy Sinatra, Jennifer Batten 

/ Jeff Beck Band 

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stack® 

players pick 

pro shop 

for strat® 

livewire singles 


play 

single coil 

pro 

STK-S9b 

hot stack 

plus 

application Patented Stack Plus design 

with higher output than the Classic Stack Plus. 

Recommended for country, pop, blues, classic rock 


description Revolutionary patented designs 

injects tunable “negative hum” into a pickup circuit 

designed for increased output. Each pickup is factory 

pre-tuned to cancel the most hum possible. 


position. Use a Hot Stack Plus in the bridge position 

with the Classic version in the neck and middle for 

a versatile, hum-free setup. Matches well with a hot 

distortion pedal like the SFX-04 Twin Tube Mayhem or 

the SFX-08 Power Grid. 

guitars Works on all well-balanced instruments. 

available mods Three-conductor cable 

allows splitting for true single coil mode. When all 

three Stack Plus pickups are split, the middle pickup is 

RW/RP allowing hum-cancelation when used with the 

neck or bridge pickup. White or black. 

USA MSRP $110 

® 

We developed and patented our first Stack ® 

pickups for Strat in the ‘80s, so it should come 

as no surprise that we’ve taken the initiative to 

improve on our design with the Stack Plus TM . 

The new patent applied for technology involves 

a magnetic circuit that injects tunable “negative 

hum” into the circuit in such a way that each 

pickup can be tuned to offer the most optimal 

hum cancellation possible. The design allows 

for a more true-to-vintage coil and magnetic 

circuit configuration. This is a first. And only 

Seymour Duncan has it! 

STK-S4 

classic stack ® 

plus 





players pick 

application Patented design to remove 

hum and preserve traditional single coil tone. 

Recommended for country, pop, surf, rockabilly, pro shop 

blues, ska and classic rock. USA Patent 

7,166,793. 

description Revolutionary design injects 

tunable “negative hum” into the pickup circuit. 

Each unit is individually factory pre-tuned to 

offer the optimal traditional single coil sound 

with no hum. 

complete setup Available for bridge, middle 

and neck positions. 



fingerboards. 

available mods Three-conductor cable 

allows splitting for true single coil mode. When 

three STK-S4s are all split, the middle pickup is 

RW/RP allowing hum-cancellation when used 

with the neck or bridge pickup. White or black. 

players Nuno Bettencourt / DramaGods, 

Michael Britt / Lonestar 

usa MSRP $110 

high output 


single coil 

LW-CS2 

Electric/Livewires, teles 

PMS 2685 

livewire classic II 

® 

for strat 

application Nine-volt active single-coil size humbucker. Vintage-correct true single-coil 

tone. Recommended for country, pop, surf, rockability, blues, ska and classic rock. 

description Though it’s an active pickup, it delivers very traditional, bell-like tone with 

Alnico 2 rod magnets. The highs are tempered for brilliance, without being harsh. The mids have 

solid punch. And the low end is ultra-tight. It’s a very musical sound in all positions. This oftenoverlooked 

pickup is a great alternative to other hum-canceling vintage-voiced Strat ® pickups. 

complete setup Available individually or in a calibrated set. Includes pots, battery clips, 

stereo jack and wire. 


fingerboards. Includes 25K pots, stereo jack, battery clip, and other mounting hardware. 

available mods Available with black or white covers. 

usa MSRP $129 each, $318 for S/S/S set. 

Active pickups use a built-in, battery-powered hum cancelling 

preamp to modify the signal by boosting 

the voltage coming from the coil and using 

tone shaping circuits to adjust the frequency 

response. The newly revamped LiveWire 

players pick 

Classic pickups differ from other active pickups 

because of their unique 9-volt preamp, which 

yields more headroom and more dynamic pro shop 

range compared to most other 9-volt systems. 

This means you can get more signal-beforedistortion 

and enhanced frequency response, 

eliminating the sterile sound associated with 

other active pickups. These pickups are 

especially valuable to the guitarist who uses 

chained signal processing effects, where a 

moderate amount of noise at the beginning 

of the signal chain can become excessive 

by the end. Unlike previous editions 

of LiveWires, the new Classic II 

include exposed pole pieces 

and 25K pots. 

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low output pro series single coil 

for tele® 


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Like their Strat ® counterparts, Tele ® replacement pickups come in two basic varieties: true single coils and single coil-sized humbuckers. The true single 

coils in this section all use six Alnico magnet pole pieces. Some are “vintage correct” with every detail of the original Tele pickups reproduced: from 

magnets hum to wire cancelling to flatwork to hookup cable. Others are higher output, typically to add more fatness to correct the overly bright and thin sound found with 

some Tele pickups – especially in the bridge position. Some players order the higher-output single coils with the “tapped” mod. In this case, there are two 

outputs to the same single coil pickup: one that accesses all the pickup windings and gives full output; another that only accesses a portion of the total 

windings and produces vintage output. The flick of a toggle or push/pull switch determines full output versus tapped output. 

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STL-1b 

vintage for 

broadcaster ® , 

lead 

application Vintage-correct reproduction 

of Broadcaster ® pickup. Recommended for 

traditional country, country pop, chicken pickin’, 

rockabilly, blues, and blues-rock. 

description The 1948 pre-Telecaster ® pickup 

had an exceptional twangy, “nasal” sound with 

tremendous sustain. Leo Fender called it the 

Broadcaster ® . The STL-1b duplicates this soughtafter 

vintage sound with larger-diameter (.197”) 

pole pieces in a flat pole piece orientation. 

Compared to the Vintage ‘54, this pickup has 

slightly more output and more snarl in the mids. 

Comes with waxed cloth hookup cable. 

complete setup Available in lead (bridge) 

position only. The STR-1 is the correct match in 

the rhythm (neck) position. 



fingerboards. 

players Duke Robillard, Luke Paquin / Hot Hot 

Heat, Al Anderson / Wailers & Lauren Hill, Adam 

Gaynor / Matchbox 20, Doug Pettibone / Lucinda 

Williams 

STR-1 

vintage, 

rhythm 

application Vintage-correct reproduction of 

1950s Tele ® rhythm pickup. Great for traditional 

country, country pop, surf, rockabilly, blues, and 

blues-rock. 

description The rhythm (neck) pickup in a 

well-balanced vintage Telecaster compliments 

the bright twang of the lead pickup with a 

smooth and open tone, warm lower-mids and 

airy highs. Comes with a chrome-plated brass 

cover and waxed cloth hookup cable. 

complete setup Available in rhythm (neck) 

position only. Either the STL-1 or STL-1b is 

the most common match for the lead (bridge) 

position. 



fingerboards. 

players Richard Young / Kentucky 

Headhunters, Doug Pettibone / Lucinda 

Williams, Nick Hoffman / Kenny Chesney, Adam 

Gaynor / Matchbox 20, Gilby Clarke / Guns ‘N 

Roses & Heart, Webb Wilder 

usa MSRP $83 

STL-1 

vintage ‘54 

lead 

application Vintage-correct reproduction of 1954 

Tele ® lead pickup. Perfect for traditional country, country pop, 

chicken pickin’, rockabilly, blues, and blues-rock. 

description Like the 1954 original, this pickup 

features standard .187” diameter Alnico 5 pole pieces, raised 

for the “D” and “G” strings. The result is a twangy, bright 

and biting sound. Compared the STL-1b, the Vintage ‘54 has 

slightly reduced output and a bright and biting high-end detail. 

Comes with waxed cloth hookup cable. 


position only. The STR-1 is the correct match in the rhythm 

(neck) position. 

guitars For all well-balanced instruments. Works with 

maple and rosewood fingerboards. 

players Gary Allan, Nick Hoffman / Kenny 

Chesney, Rick McRae / George Strait, Stephen Bruton / The 

Resentments, Jonny Wickersham / Social Distortion 

humbuckers 

usa MSRP $83 

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STL-2/STR-2 hot 

application Hot true single-coil pickup 

with increased output. Great for country pop, 

rockabilly, blues, jam, and classic rock. 

description Imagine taking the Vintage 

models and turning up the output. You get a fat 

and full punch in both the low frequencies and 

mid-range, yet it retains the muscular twang of 

the Vintage. The sensitive coil combined with 

custom length flat pole pieces provides more 

sustain. 

The rhythm pickup has a similarly designed 

high-output coil for full, clear sound and comes 

with a chrome-plated brass cover. 

complete setup Available for both rhythm 

(neck) and lead (bridge) positions. Often used 

in the lead position and matched with a lower 

output rhythm pickup like the STR-1 Vintage. 



fingerboards. 

available mods Lead version available 

tapped for dual output levels. 

players Lang Scott & Kent Wells / Reba 

McEntire, Dave Amato / REO Speedwagon, 

JR Richards / Dishwalla 

usa MSRP $83 

STL-3/STR-3 

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application High-output true single-coil 

pickup for hard-hitting tones. Great for classic 

rock, jazz-rock fusion, heavy rock and aggressive 

instrumental rock. 

description This brute has enough power 

to compete with humbuckers and hot P-90s. 

The stronger magnetic field of the quarter-inch 

diameter pole pieces increases the output and 

allows use of a special coil winding. It keeps 

the high-end definition for great treble bite and 

a full, powerful midrange. It’s especially useful 

for overdriven tones. The STR-3 rhythm pickup 

matches the lead model in tone and output, but 

uses 3/16 pole pieces and comes with a chromeplated 

brass cover. 

APTL-1/APTR-1 alnico II pro 

application Warm, moderate-output single-coil for Tele ® . Great for country, pop, jazz, 

blues and classic rock. 

description The sand cast Alnico 2 magnets and moderate windings yield a warm, sweet 

tone with more natural string vibration for great sustain. Players who get their distortion from the 

amp rather than the pickup love the Alnico II Pro. It allows them to back off the crunch and get 

beautiful clean tones with softer attack. Compared to the Vintage ‘54, the Alnico II Pro has a rounder 

sound with a spongier bass response making it well suited to brighter instruments. Comes with 

waxed cloth hookup cable. Rhythm version comes with a chrome-plated brass cover. 

complete setup Available for both rhythm (neck) and lead (bridge) positions. Often 

used in the rhythm position and matched with a higher output lead pickup like the STL-2 Hot. 

Rhythm pickup is RW/RP relative to the lead pickup for hum canceling when both pickups are used 

together. 

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complete setup Available for both rhythm 

(neck) and lead (bridge) positions. 



fingerboards. 

guitars For brighter toned instruments. Works especially well with maple fingerboards. 

players Kent Wells / Reba McEntire, Nick Lashley / Alanis Morissette & Mick Jagger, Todd 

Robinson / Luis Miguel, Marc Ford / Ben Harper & Black Crowes 

available mods Both lead and rhythm 

versions available tapped for dual output levels. 

USA MSRP $88 

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players Cesar Rosas / Los Lobos, Gwyn Ashton, 

Joshua Partington / Something Corporate, Michael 

Sweet / Stryper 

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APTL-3JD 

jerry 

donahue 

application Well-balanced true single-coil pickup 

with boosted output. Recommended for traditional country, 

country pop, blues, and classic rock. 

description When the “Bendmaster of the 

Telecaster” needed a touring guitar with the exact same 

sound as his prized ‘52, he turned to Seymour who accurately 

duplicated the warm, punchy tone of its lead pickup. Seymour 

used Alnico 2 rod magnets and a special wind for increased 

sustain and output. Symmetrically staggered pole pieces mirror 

the fingerboard radius and assure exceptionally balanced 

string-to-string response. The result is a traditional, sweet and 

balanced tone, with high-end detail combined with low-end 

fatness and punch, and tons o’ twang. 


position only. The APTR-1 is the closest match in the rhythm 

(neck) position; however Jerry uses an APS-2 Alnico II Pro TM for 

Strat ® in the neck position. 

guitars For brighter toned instruments. Works 

especially well with maple fingerboards. 

STL52-1/STR52-1 

five-two 

application Extremely balanced true single-coil pickup developed for Nashville studio 

players. Recommended for traditional country, country pop, blues, and classic rock. 

description Tele ® players often complain that their low strings sound “mushy” and 

their high strings are too bright - especially in the bridge position. The Five-Two concept corrects 

this with Alnico 5 magnets on the three low strings and Alnico 2 magnets on the three high 

strings. The result is an all-around, extremely well-balanced pickup with traditional output and 

vintage appointments such as vulcanized fibre bobbins, formvar wire, vintage magnet stagger 

and waxed cloth hookup cable. Rhythm model comes with chrome plated brass cover. 

complete setup Available for both rhythm and lead positions. Rhythm is RW/RP 

for hum canceling when using both pickups together. 


fingerboards. 

players Brent Mason, Paul Martin / Oak Ridge Boys, Dean Parks, Michael Fath 

USA MSRP $120 

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players Jerry Donahue, Dan Schafer / Shania Twain, 

Johnny Garcia / Trisha Yearwood & Garth Brooks, Todd 

Robinson / Luis Miguel, Tom Principato 

USA MSRP $104

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hum. We’ve also designed Tele ® replacement pickups that employ the same side-by-side bobbin design as a full-size humbucker, but in a direct retrofit 

for the lead and rhythm positions in a Tele. These are available with both rails (Hot Rails) and with mini-pole pieces (Little ‘59). 

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STK-T3b / STK-T1n 

vintage stack ® 

application Vintage-voiced hum-canceling Stack. Perfect for traditional country, country 

pop, chicken pickin’, rockabilly, blues, and classic rock. 

description Imparts the classic twang of a vintage Tele ® with no 60-cycle hum and 

virtually no noise. Utilizes our patented, hum canceling, Stack ® technology for unsurpassed 

quietness. The six-pole piece construction gives the pickup a bright, punchy sound, while retaining a 

vintage look. We even include black yarn on the lead pickup and a chrome-plated brass cover on the 

rhythm model. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable. 

complete setup Available for both rhythm (neck) and lead (bridge) positions. 


fingerboards. 

players Brent Mason, Pete Anderson / Dwight Yoakam, Dale Oliver / Blackhawk & Reba 

McIntire, Ronnie Montrose, Matt Bellamy / Muse, Matt Hocking / Edgar Winter Band, Geoffrey 

Whitehorn / Roger Daltry Band 

USA MSRP $104 


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STK-T2b 

hot stack 

application Boosted output Stack. Great for 

country pop, blues, classic rock and heavy rock. 

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description The added windings and the 

hot ceramic magnet make this pickup extra 

powerful. You get a hotter, muscular, twangy 

sound with more emphasis on the midrange 

and greater sustain. Comes in black with fourconductor 

hookup cable. 


position only. We recommend the STK-T1n 

Vintage Rhythm Stack ® for the neck position for 

versatility and hum canceling. 



fingerboards. 

players Lou Toomey / Faith Hill and Brooks & 

Dunn, Martha Davis / Motels, Bugs Henderson 

usa MSRP $104 


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ST59-1b 

little ‘59 

application P.A.F.-voiced single-coil-sized 

humbucker. Great for country, jazz, blues, funk, 


description This lead pickup is a hybrid. 

Designed for the Telecaster ® player who wants 

to rock, this little beast delivers a warm, smooth 

tone, reminiscent of an old ‘59 Patent Applied 

For humbucker mixed together with a healthy 

dose of beefed up twang. Comes in black only 

with four-conductor cable. 


position only. Matches up well with a Vintage 

Rhythm Stack ® for a totally quiet rig; or with a 

Hot Rhythm for an all-around hot axe. 



fingerboards. 

players Jake Kelly / Gary Allan, Greg Bergdorf 

/ Zebrahead, Lyle Workman, Victor Johnson 

/ Sammy Hagar & Soul Finger, Gilby Clarke / 

Guns ‘N Roses & Heart, Kenny Olson / Kid Rock 

usa MSRP $114 

STHR-1b/STHR-1n 

hot rails 

application High output single-coil-size 

“rails” humbucker. Great for classic rock, 

garage, punk, heavy rock, thrash, classic metal 

and nu-metal. 

description Delivers a fat, full sound with 

incredible output. The powerful ceramic magnet, 

two steel blades and over-wound coils all 

combine to provide a heavy, raw, distorted tone 

with incredible sustain. Compared to the Little 

‘59, Hot Rails has more output and a chunkier 

mid-range. Comes in black only with fourconductor 

cable. 

complete setup Now available in a new neck 

version as well as a bridge version. Matches 

well with a hot distortion pedal like the SFX-04 

Twin Tube Mayhem or the SFX-08 Power Grid 



fingerboards. 

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players Troy Van Leeuwen / Queens of the 

Stone Age, Mike Stern, John 5 / Marilyn Manson 

& Rob Halford, Joe Trohman / Fall Out Boy 

usa MSRP $114 

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SJAG-1 

vintage 

application Vintage correct single-coil 

Jaguar ® pickup. Recommended for country, pop, 

surf, rockabilly, blues, ska and classic rock. 

pro series 

description Every detail in sound, 

construction, and appearance is faithfully 

duplicated in this vintage pickup. Even the 

original hand grinding process is used on the 

magnetic pole pieces. The result is classic ‘60s 

Jaguar ® sound. Comes with waxed cloth hookup 

cable. Does not include cover or “claw.” 

complete setup Available in neck and 

bridge set with the neck reverse wound, reverse 

polarity (“RW/RP”) to create a hum canceling 

effect when used together with the bridge 

pickup. 




players Roy Scott Bryan / Sheryl Crow, Gavin 

Rossdale / Bush 

usa MSRP $83 

SJAG-2 

hot 

description Kick it up a notch with extra 

output and a fuller tonal response than vintage 

Jaguar ® pickups. The custom coil balances 

with the magnetic pole pieces to produce more 

sustain and a beefier mid-range response than 

the SJAG-1. Does not include cover or “claw.” 

complete setup Available in neck and bridge 

set with the neck RW/RP to create a humbucking 

effect when used together with the bridge pickup. 




players Tim Pagnotta / Sugarcult 

FPO 

SJAG-3 quarter-pound 

players pick 

players AJ Dunning / Verve Pipe, Mark Karan 

/ Rembrandts & Rat Dog, Jon Spiegel / Blue Man 

Group Band, Juice Newton 

application High output true single-coil. Recommended for blues, classic rock, garage, heavy 

rock, classic metal and nu-metal. 

single coil 

usa MSRP $100 

description Hand-polished quarter-inch diameter magnetic pole pieces and over wound coils give 

you maximum output and a full frequency response with extra punchy mids. You get more sustain 

and drive than both the Vintage (SJAG-1) and Hot (SJAG-2) models. Does not use a cover. 


complete setup Available in neck and bridge set with the neck RW/RP polarity to create a 

humbucking effect when used together with the bridge pickup. 

guitars For all well-balanced instruments. Works equally well with pro maple series and rosewood 

fingerboards. 

usa MSRP $83 

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low output 

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low output 

single coil 

application High output true single-coil for SLD-1 

warm instruments. Perfect for country, pop, surf, players pick 

blues, hum classic hum rock cancelling and heavy rock. 

usa MSRP $83 

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low output 

lipstick 

tube for 

danelectro ® 

single coil 

high output 

low output 

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application: 

Vintage correct single-coil Lipstick Tube pickup. 

Recommended for country, pop, surf, blues, jazz 


pro series 

description These are faithful recreations of 

the American originals. All of our Lipsticks use 

Alnico magnets and a special winding 

spec to bring out the great tone in your original 

or re-issue Danelectro ® . The tone is bright and 

jangly, and works especially well for 

rhythm playing. 

complete setup Available in a matched 

neck and bridge set. The neck version is reverse 

wound/reverse polarity (RW/RP) to create a 

humbucking effect when used together with the 

bridge model. 

guitars For original or re-issue Danelectro ® , 

Silvertone ® or other instruments that use the 

original-size Lipstick Tube pickups. 

See the Stratocaster ® section for a pickguardmounted 

version. 

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SJM-1 vintage 

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application Vintage correct single-coil 

Jazzmaster ® pickup. Recommended for country, 

pop, surf, blues, jazz and classic rock. 

description Introduced in 1957 to provide a 

mellow sound for jazz players, surf guitarists 

were soon using this cool guitar and pickup 

combination. Every detail in sound, 

construction and appearance is faithfully 

duplicated in this vintage pickup. Output 

is moderate; and mids and highs are 

boosted. Comes with waxed cloth hookup 

cable. Does not include a cover. 

complete setup Available in a 

matched neck and bridge set. The neck 

version is reverse wound/reverse polarity 

(RW/RP) to create a humbucking effect when 

used together with the bridge model. 




players Jeff Tamelier / Tower of Power, 

Al Schnier / moe., Michael Ciravolo / 

Human Drama 

usa MSRP $83 


SJM-2 hot 

for jazzmaster ® 

high output 

low output 

complete setup Available in a matched neck 

and bridge set. The neck version is RW/RP to 

create a humbucking effect when used pro together series 

with the bridge model. Often, the Hot neck 

pickup is used together with the SJM-3 Quarter- 

Pound TM bridge pickup for tonal versatility. 




players Mike Einziger / Incubus, Jinx Jones 

SJM-3 

quarterpound 

 

application High output 

true single-coil. Recommended 

for blues, classic rock, garage, 

heavy rock, classic metal 

and nu-metal. 

description This pickup 

was designed for players who 

application Boosted output true single-coil 

for warm instruments. Perfect for surf, players jazz, pick need a full frequency response 

with slammin’ output. The 


Quarter-Pound features handpolished, 

quarter-inch 

description This direct replacement looks 

diameter magnets combined 

like a stock Jazzmaster ® pickup, but single “under coil the 

with a custom coil wind for 

hood,” it’s a high octane “beast!” Compared 

more sustain for lead work. 

to the SJM-1 Vintage, you get more output, 

You get more punch and drive 

boosted bass and lower-mid range response, 

and greater sustain. Does not include a cover. humthan both hum the cancelling Vintage (SJM-1) 

usa MSRP $83 

and Hot (SJM-2) models. 

Does not include a cover. 

complete setup Available in 

a matched neck and bridge set. 

The neck version is RW/RP to 

create a humbucking effect 

when used together with the 

bridge model. Often, the 

Quarter-Pound TM 

bridge pickup is used 

together with the SJM-2 

Hot neck pickup for tonal 

versatility. 

guitars For all wellbalanced 

instruments. 

Works equally well with 

maple and rosewood 

fingerboards. 

players 

Tim Pagnotta / 

Sugarcult, Casey 

Calvert / Hawthorne 

Heights R.I.P. 

usa MSRP $83 

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SA-6 

mag mic 

application High-end, active, magnetic soundhole pickup with 

internal microphone and on-board buffering and blending. 

description Professional-level hum canceling Stack ® pickup 

mated with an on-board omni-directional electret condenser microphone. 

The entire tonal spectrum of the acoustic guitar is accurately amplified. 

Includes master volume control and mic blend control. The magnetic 

pickup is always on. Blending in the mic adds sparkle and detail to the 

overall tone. Blending out the mic makes the pickup more feedback 

resistant. Twelve adjustable pole pieces allow for the best possible string 

balance regardless of neck radius. 

guitars High-quality 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars with sound 

holes between 3.85” and 4.10.” 

players Ben Harper, David Lindley, Keb’ Mo’, Jeff Pevar / CSN, 

Peter Stroud / Sheryl Crow, Xavier Rudd, Bill Frisell, John Butler / John 

Butler Trio, Bobby Bare, Jr. 

USA MSRP $410 

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players pick 

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SA-1 

acoustic tube 

application Quick-mount, passive, magnetic soundhole pickup. 

description Lower impedance, instant-mount, hum-canceling Stack ® 

pickup housed in a tube with a built-in volume control. The tone is flat, 

warm and natural. Perfect for live situations that require on-board volume 

control. Extremely feedback resistant. Includes short cable with ¼” female 

jack. 

complete setup For optimal tone, plug into an acoustic guitar 

amplifier, P.A., or mixing console. 

guitars Acoustic guitars with sound holes between 3.85” and 4.10.” 

players David Hidalgo / Los Lobos, Mike Stone / Queensryche, Buddy 

Whittington / John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers 

usa MSRP $109 

SA-3XL woody xl 

application Professional quality, quickmount, 

passive, magnetic soundhole pickup. 

description Moderate output, instant-mount, 

hum canceling Stack ® pickup with adjustable 

pole pieces, housed in maple cover and double 

potted. The adjustable pole pieces allow for the 

best possible string-to-string balance. The tone 

is full-bodied, warm, and articulate, with no 60- 

cycle hum. Includes studio-quality 14’ cable. 

complete setup For optimal tone, plug 

into an acoustic guitar amplifier, P.A., or mixing 

console. 

guitars Acoustic guitars with sound holes 

between 3.85” and 4.10.” 

players Matt Hocking / Edgar Winter, 

Courtney Love, Webb Wilder, T-Bone Wolk 

usa MSRP $129 

SA-3HC woody hc 


description Moderate output, instant-mount, hum canceling pickup 

housed in maple cover and double potted. The tone is warm and rich with 

no 60-cycle hum. Great for strumming and delicate fingerstyle playing. 

Includes studio-quality 14’ cable. 

complete setup For optimal tone, plug into an acoustic guitar 

amplifier, P.A., or mixing console. 


players Joe Quigley / Lisa Loeb, Mike Dennis, Billy White Acre 

usa MSRP $99 

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description Moderate output, instant-mount, single coil pickup 

housed in maple cover and double potted. The tone is warm and rich 

with no 60-cycle hum. Great for strumming and delicate fingerstyle 

playing. Includes studio-quality 14’ cable. 

complete setup Plugs into any amplifier, however, for optimal tone, 

plug into an acoustic guitar amplifier, P.A., or mixing console. 


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players Kyle Ellison / Meat Puppets, Jamie Findlay / Soloist 

usa MSRP $89 

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One of D-TAR’s greatest strengths 

is the worldwide reputation of 

Seymour Duncan Pickups and 

Rick Turner, both recognized as 

world leaders and authorities in 

their respective fields: pickups and 

acoustic amplification. D-TAR is the 

unified effort of Seymour Duncan 

Pickups and Rick Turner to provide 

the highest quality, best value 

acoustic amplification 

products to consumers 

and guitar builders 

everywhere. 

The D-TAR product line-up includes a full range 

of piezo pickups for acoustic guitar and other 

instruments. In addition, D-TAR offers an enticing 

selection of off-board electronics designed to meet 

the needs of the working acoustic musician – 

the most exciting being Mama Bear , 

our revolutionary 32-bit digital acoustic 

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To learn more about D-TAR, 

visit www.dtar.com. 

D-TAR (dé -tär): 

1: abbr Duncan-Turner Acoustic Research 

2: n The logical union of the world’s leading pickup 

builder and the world’s foremost authority on 

acoustic instrument amplification 

3: n The company whose motto is: 

“with respect to acoustic tone” 

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Active pickups use a built-in, battery-powered preamp. It modifies the signal by boosting the voltage coming from the coil and using tone shaping 

circuits to adjust the frequency response. These ultra-quiet, hum-canceling pickups are especially popular with bass players for whom a moderate 

amount of noise at the beginning of the signal chain (meaning pickup) can become excessive by the end. Unlike other active pickups, which players can pick 

be sterile-sounding, the designers at Basslines, who are bass players themselves, built our active pickups to accurately reproduce the warm, natural 

qualities of a well-built bass. High-quality potentiometers, battery clip, stereo jack and wire; as well as detailed wiring instructions are included. 

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SSB-5NYC 

passive phase II 

nyc 

soapbar 

application Passive 5-string bass “soapbar” 

pickup with a double row of exposed 

Alnico pole pieces. 

description Same dual coil J-type pickup 

design found in some of the world’s best 

basses. The four conductor cable allows a wide 

variety of tonal options. Wire it in parallel mode 

for a slightly thickened single coil sound that is 

hum-cancelling; wire it in series mode for high 

output and maximum punch and fullness, or 

wire it in single coil mode for a true vintage Jazz 

Bass ® sound. The Alnico 2 rod pole pieces 

provide a tone that is punchy and focused with a 

natural and smooth upper midrange. Compared 

to an active soapbar, the tone is warmer and 

more organic. 

complete setup Available individually or in 

a calibrated neck and bridge set. 

basses This pickup is a direct retrofit 

replacement for the 5-string EMG ® 40. The 

bridge pickup is designed for basses with 

string spacing of 74mm and the neck pickup is 

designed for string spacing of 70mm (measured 

center of low B string to center of G string). 

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SSB-4/5 

passive phase II 

application Moderate output, passive 

“soapbar” pickup for four- or five-string bass. 

description Passive alternative to batterypowered 

pickups for four and five-string bass 

players. The tone is simple and organic, with 

added warmth and punch. 

complete setup Direct replacement for 

EMG ® 35 or 40. Calibrated neck and bridge set. 

Often used together with STC-2 or –3 Tone 

Circuits for optimal tonal control (see page 67). 

basses The full-length dual blades 

accommodate maximum string spacings up to 

2.70” (68.5mm) for the four-string model and up 

to 3.10” (78.5mm) for the five-string model. 

players Karen Cuda / Nashville Pussy, 

Jason Netherton / Misery Index 

usa MSRP $83 each / $158 for a neck 

& bridge set 

ASB2-5 & ASB2-6 

active phase II 

application Active “soapbar” pickup for 5- 

or 6-string bass. 

description Similar to Phase I, but with 

slightly harder attack and a modern, hi-fi tone 

with a smooth and broad response. Unique 

split-blade design delivers the punch of a single 

coil, without hum. Very pleasing, articulate 

mid-range with no harshness. Includes logo 

covers. 

complete setup Neck and bridge models 

available in both 5- and 6-string versions. Direct 

replacement for EMG ® 40 or 45. Often used 

together with STC-2 or -3 Tone Circuits for 

optimal tonal control (see page 67). Battery life 

is approximately 1,000 continuous hours per set. 

Includes mounting and wiring hardware. 

players Jim Scholten / Sawyer Brown, Kevin 

Walker / Prince, Kelly Le Mieux / Goldfinger, 

Todd Smallie / Derek Trucks Band 

usa MSRP 

$146 each / $270 for neck & bridge set 

STC-2C-BO & STC-2S-BO 

Blackouts 

2-Band Tone 

Circuit 

application On board Tone Circuits add 

tremendous tonal versatility. Enables the player 

to add or subtract EQ at center frequencies 

voiced specifically for electric bass. Features 

low noise, low distortion and high headroom. 

Voiced for use with Blackouts for Bass but with 

switchable treble control, it’s also useful for all 

musical styles and genres. 

description The lows are deep, clear, and 

tight. There are two treble frequency centers 

to choose from. The lower setting is perfect for 

adding growl and bite to traditional P, J, and MM 

tones. The higher setting provides crystal clear 

top end to modern-sounding, full-frequency 

bass tones and when used with Blackouts 

for Bass gives punishing clarity without any 

brittleness. 

complete setup Neck and bridge models 

available in both 5- and 6-string versions. 

This two-band active EQ is available in two 

configurations. The STC-2C-BO is mounted to 

a concentric potentiometer, and can replace 

your tone knob with no need for additional 

holes in the bass; while the STC-2S-BO utilizes 

a separate bass and treble control. Includes all 

necessary mounting hardware: high-quality 

potentiometers on pre-wired harness; battery 

clip; stereo jack; and black anodized, knurled, 

dome-style knobs. 

players For nearly all basses, due to the 

selectable treble frequency. For use with active 

or passive pickups. 

available mods Selectable treble frequency. 

usa MSRP $79 

ASB-BO-4 & ASB-BO-5 

blackouts 

FOR BASS 

application Active pickups and electronics 

voiced for the aggressive bass tones of metal, 

classic metal, punk and heavy rock. 

description Blackouts for Bass represents 

the active bass soapbar pickup specifically 

voiced for aggressive music. Instead of the 

radical EQ boosting and cutting required to 

make flat, sterile pickups come alive, Blackouts 

for Bass delivers the goods with less tweaking. 

Blackouts for Bass have more of what you want: 

cleaner highs, deeper lows, and greater dynamic 

range than traditional active bass pickups. This 

high energy, expansive sound is capable of 

covering all your other gigs with ease. 

complete setup Matches well with an 

aggressive bass stompbox like the SFX-02 Tweak 

Fuzz or the SFX-06 Paranormal direct box. 

players The full-length dual blades 

accommodate maximum string spacings up to 

2.70” (68.5mm) for the four-string model and up 

to 3.10” (78.5mm) for the five-string model. 


Available for four- or fivestring 

bass. Same size as our Phase II soapbars 

(direct replacement for EMG® 35 and 40). Also 

available is a Blackouts for bass Tone Circuit , 

which offers two focused bands of EQ dialed-in 

to the frequencies that metal players need most. 

usa MSRP $139 each for pickups 

ASB-5 & ASB-6 

active 

phase I 

application Moderate output, active 

“soapbar” pickup for 5- or 6-string bass. 

description Unique split-blade design 

eliminates string-spacing issues. The tone 

is traditionally voiced and warm with a 

detailed and natural high end. Includes 

logo covers. 

complete setup Neck and 

bridge models available in 

both 5- and 6-string versions. 

Direct replacement for 

Bartolini ® P2 and P4. Often 

used together with STC-2 

or -3 Tone Circuits for 

optimal tonal control 

(see page 67). Battery 

life is approximately 

1,000 continuous 

hours per set. 

Includes mounting 

& wiring hardware. 

players Bakithi 

Kumalo / Paul 

Simon, Sam 

Rivers /limp bizkit, 

Fidel Arreygue / Los 

Bukis 

usa MSRP $146 

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SJB-1 

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application Vintage-correct true single-coil. Perfect 

for country, pop, blues, and classic rock. 

AJJ-1 

pro-active 

for jazz bass ® 

application Modern-voiced, active 

replacement pickup for Jazz Bass ® and P-J TM 

configuration. Recommended for pop, blues, 


description Provides a modern, broad 

tonal response that’s perfect for a Jazz Bass, 

but without the brittleness found in other 

active pickups. The design is based on the old 

Seymour Duncan Active EQ “Switch” pickups. 

We took the most popular switch setting and 

“hard wired” it for convenience. Includes logo 

covers. 

complete setup Available as an individual 

Jazz Bass replacement bridge pickup, in a 

neck and bridge Jazz Bass set, and in a P-J 

configuration. Battery life is approximately 1,000 

continuous hours per set. Often used together 

with STC-2 or -3 Tone Circuits for optimal tonal 

control (see page 67). Includes mounting and 

wiring hardware. Includes logo covers. 

players Anthony Joyner / Faith Hill Band, Tom 

Hamilton / Aerosmith, Barry Sparks / Michael 

Schenker, Paul Grey / Slipknot 

usa MSRP $156 for bridge pickup / $226 for 

JJ set or P-J TM set 

APB-1 

proactive 

for p-bass 

application Modern-voiced, 

active replacement pickup for 

P-Bass ® . Great for pop, blues, 


description Compared to the 

Lightnin’ Rods, the tone is more 

modern with sharper attack 

and more punch in the bass 

response. But unlike other active 

bass pickups, you don’t get any 

brittleness. Includes logo covers. 

complete setup Available 

as a split-coil active pickup. 

Battery life is approximately 

2,000 continuous hours. Often 

used together with STC-2 or -3 

Tone Circuits for optimal tonal 

control (see page 67). Includes 

mounting and wiring hardware. 

Includes logo covers. 

players Tere Bertke / 

Blackhawk, Carol Kaye / session 

legend, Frank Bello / Anthrax, 

Karen Cuda / Nashville Pussy, 

Mikko Paananen / HIM 

usa MSRP $156 

APB-2 

lightnin’ 

rods 

for 

p-bass 

application Vintage-voiced, 

active replacement pickup for 

P-Bass ® . Recommended for 

country, pop, blues, and classic 

rock. 

description Gives that 

traditional “warm ‘n woody” 

tone typical of a vintage P- 

Bass, but with faster response, 

courtesy of the built-in, fully 

discrete, ultra quiet, active 

preamp with excellent dynamic 

range. Compared to the Pro- 

Active series, the Lightnin’ Rods 

are vintage-voiced with exposed 

Alnico 5 rod pole pieces. 



as a split-coil active pickup. 


2,000 continuous hours. Often 

used together with STC-2 or -3 

Tone Circuits for optimal tonal 

control (see page 67). Includes 

mounting and wiring hardware. 


players Larry Dennison / 

Ronnie James Dio, Tyler Rebbe 

/ Pulley 

usa MSRP $156 

AJJ-2 

lightnin’ 

rods for 

jazz bass 

application Vintagevoiced, 

active replacement 

pickup for Jazz Bass ® and P- 

J TM configuration. Perfect for 

country, pop, blues, and classic 

rock. 

description The exposed 

Alnico 5 pole pieces provide 

smooth highs and a solid 

bottom for warmth and clarity. 

The focused midrange gives 

the type of note definition 

associated with vintage 

pickups. The neck pickup is 

fat and present; and bridge is 

bright and assertive. Includes 

logo covers. 


as an individual Jazz Bass 

replacement bridge pickup, in 

a neck and bridge Jazz Bass 

set, and in a P-J configuration. 


1,000 continuous hours per 

set. Often used together with 

STC-2 or -3 Tone Circuits for 

optimal tonal control (see page 

67). Includes mounting and 

wiring hardware. Includes logo 

covers. 

players Gary Hewitt / Gary 

Allan, Tim Smith / Sheryl 

Crow, Chris Chaney / Jane’s 

Addiction, Sean Anderson / 

finger eleven 

usa MSRP $156 for bridge 

pickup / $226 for JJ set or 

P-J TM set 

description The hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets and 

moderate windings bring out the warmth and fullness of the 

instrument while maintaining clarity and definition. Comes 

with waxed cloth hookup cable and non-logo cover. 

complete setup Neck pickup is slightly narrower. 

Neck is RW/RP for hum canceling when both pickups are used 

together. Often used together with STC-2 or -3 Tone Circuits 

for optimal tonal control (see page 67). 

available mods Comes in any color you want. As 

long as it’s black. 

players Chopper Anderson / Reba McEntire, David 

Bronze / Eric Clapton, Tim Smith / Sheryl Crow, Adam Siska / 

The Academy Is... 

USA MSRP $83 

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STK-J1 classic 

application Vintage-voiced Stack ® . Perfect for country, pop, blues, and classic rock. 

description This is one of our most popular Basslines pickups. It captures the same great tone, 

presence and response of the SJB-1 Vintage single coil, but without the annoying hum. Comes with 

four-conductor hookup cable and logo cover. 

complete setup Neck pickup is slightly narrower. Often used together with STC-2 or -3 Tone 


players pick 

players Mark Meadows / Meredith Brooks, Mark Griffiths / Hank Marvin, 

Guy Erez / Steve Stevens, Ryan Roberts / Cartel 

pro shop 

usa MSRP $109 

SJB-2 hot 

application Hot single-coil. Recommended 

for pop, blues, classic rock and heavy rock. 

description This pickup is similar in design 

to the Vintage, but kicks up the output with 

more aggressive coil windings. Compared 

to the Vintage, there’s a heavier mid-range 

emphasis that makes this pickup well suited to 

rock tones. Includes logo cover. 

complete setup Neck pickup is slightly 

narrower. Neck is RW/RP for hum canceling 

when both pickups are used together. Often 

used together with STC-2 or -3 Tone Circuits 

for optimal tonal control (see page 67). 

players Chris Maresh / Eric Johnson, Gareth 

Davies / Funeral for a Friend 

usa MSRP $83 

SJB-3 quarter-pound 



description Developed for the bassist who needs the slammin’ output of the Hot but with even 

stronger attack. The quarter-inch pole pieces and intense windings deliver a full response with great 

sustain. Includes logo cover. 

complete setup Neck pickup is slightly narrower. Neck is RW/RP for hum canceling when both 

pickups are used together. Often used together with STC-2 or -3 Tone Circuits for optimal tonal 

control (see page 67). 

players Joe Principe / Rise Against , Tye Zamora / Alien Ant Farm, Tim Payne / Thursday, Pat Kim / 

Unwritten Law, Bryan Whiteman / Emanuel, Deon Rexroat / Anberlin 

usa MSRP $83 

STK-J2 hot 

high output 


single coil 


players pick 

pro shop 

60 55 

application Higher output single-coil-sized Stack ® . Recommended for blues, classic rock, heavy 

rock and metal. 

description Similar to the Classic Stack, but with increased output and a thicker-sounding midrange 

response making it better suited for rock tones. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable and 

logo cover. 

complete setup Neck pickup is slightly narrower. Often used together with STC-2 or -3 Tone 


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players Chris Kent / Larry Carlton, Duff McKagan / Velvet Revolver & Guns ‘N Roses 

Peter Steele / Type O Negative 

usa MSRP $109

players pick moderate output 

high output pro shop single coil 

basslines 


high output 

for 


5-string jazz bass ® 

single coil 

players pick 

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players pick 


pro shop 

SJ5-3 

quarter-pound 

for 5-string jazz 

bass ® 

application High-output true single-coil. Recommended 

for blues, classic rock, garage, heavy rock 

and metal. 

description Delivers amazing output and super strong 

attack. The quarter-inch Alnico pole piece magnets together 

with over-wound coil provide full response with great control. 

Includes logo cover. 

SJ5-67-70 & SJ5-70/74 

passive 

single coils 

high output 

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moderate single output coil 

single coil 



players pick 

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application Traditional single coil pickup for 

5-string. Excellent for country, pop, blues, and 

classic rock 

description This pickup captures the tone, 

feel and articulation of a great ‘62 Jazz Bass. 

We adjusted the coil geometry and winding 

configuration to compensate for the different 

nature of extended range instruments. It’s now 

possible to capture the subtle characteristics of 

traditional “J-tone” all the way down to the low 

“B.” Includes logo cover. 

complete setup Calibrated neck and bridge 

set. Comes in two popular string spacings: 67 

mm neck with 70 mm bridge, and 70 mm neck 

with 74 mm bridge. Neck pickup cover is same 

size as bridge cover. Often used together with 

STC-2 or -3 Tone Circuits for optimal tonal 

control (see page 67). 

basses The 67/70 version is a direct retrofit 

for Fender ® Jazz V basses. The 70/74 fits many 

popular 5-string basses. Check the dimensions 

on the website. 

players Matt Rubano / Taking Back Sunday, 

Tad Kinchla / Blues Traveler, Hugh McDonald / 

Bon Jovi 

usa MSRP $93 each / $184 for neck 

& bridge set 

AJB-5 

active 

high output 



players pick 

single coil 

pro shop 


application Increased output active pickup 

for blues, classic rock, heavy rock players and metal. pick 

description The neck pickup is fat and 

present with enough punch and snap to bring 

definition and brilliance to the low-B. pro shop The bridge 

pickup has a solid bottom with a dip in the mids 

for warmth and clarity. A fully discrete, ultra 

quiet, 9-volt preamp delivers low impedance 

output with excellent dynamic range. Includes 

logo cover. 


set. Often used together with STC-2 or -3 Tone 


basses Can be used with either 4- or 5-string 

basses. Note that this pickup is not a direct 

retrofit for Fender Jazz V, but fits many popular 

5-string basses. Will accommodate string 

spacings up to 3.10” (78.7mm) for bridge pickup 

and 3.00” (76.2mm) for neck pickup. Check the 

dimensions on the website. 

players Terry Hale / George Strait, Melvin Lee 

Davis / Lee Ritenour & Larry Carlton, Bob Zilla / 

Damageplan, P-Nut / 311 

usa MSRP $156 each / $247 for neck 

& bridge set 


single coil 

SJB-5 

stack ® 

application Moderate output passive 

Stack is perfect for country, pop, pro blues, shop 


description This blade-type pickup 

offers reduced output and a flat response. 

The bridge pickup has a defined, percussive 

character. The neck pickup has a warm tone. 

Used together, you get a solid tone with a 

slight dip in the mid-range; perfect for slapstyle 

playing. The Stack design eliminates 

annoying hum. Comes with four-conductor 

hookup cable and logo cover. 


set. Best when used together with STC-2 or -3 

Tone Circuits for optimal tonal control. 

basses Can be used with either 4- or 5-string 

basses. Note that this pickup is not a direct 

retrofit for Fender Jazz V, but fits many 

popular 5-string basses. Will 

accommodate string spacings up 

to 2.9” (73.6mm) for either pickup. 

Check the dimensions on the 

website. 

players Gary Hewitt / 

Gary Allan, Kevin Walker / 

Prince, Chris Chaney / 

Jane’s Addiction 

usa MSRP $104 

high output 

single coil 

moderate hum output cancelling 

single coil 

players pick 


players pick 


57 62 

complete setup Available individually or in 

calibrated neck and bridge set. 

BASSEs This pickup is a direct retrofit for Fender® Jazz 

V and many other popular 5-string basses. Will accommodate 

string spacings up to 3.10” (78.7mm) for bridge pickup and 3.00” 

(76.2mm) for neck pickup. 

USA MSRP $95 each / $179 for a neck & bridge set

single coil 


high output 

basslines 


players pic mo 

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players pick 

p-bass® 

single coil 


for single-coil p-bass® 

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pro shop 


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high output 

high output 


players pick 

pro shop 

SPB-1 vintage 

application Vintage-correct pickup that’s 

great for country, pop, blues, and classic rock. 

description A faithful reproduction of Leo 

Fender’s 1957 dual coil pickup design. Same 

hand-fabricated forbon bobbins. Same plain 

enamel wire. Same hand ground, sand-cast 

magnets. Same great “warm ‘n woody” tone. 

Comes with waxed cloth hookup cable and nonlogo 

covers. 

complete setup Often used together with 

STC-3M3 and -3M4 Tone Circuits for optimal 

tonal control. 

players Dustin Hawthorne / Hot Hot Heat, 

Airin Older / Sugarcult, Dana Strum / 

Slaughter, Mark Griffiths / Hank Marvin 

high output 


players pick 

single coil 


players pick 

high output pro shop 



single coil 


pro shop 

SPB-3 

quarteRpound 

TM 

application Our most popular Basslines 

pickup. High output, versatile, pickup. 

Recommended for blues, classic rock, 

punk, heavy rock, classic metal and metal. 

description The quarter-inch diameter 

pole pieces expand the magnetic field and 

extend the frequency ranges for fat, full, 

punchy sound with tremendous mid-range 

presence and maximum output. Though often 

used for heavy rock tones, this pickup gives 

amazing tonal versatility to a single pickup 

instrument making this the most popular 

Basslines pickup. Includes logo covers. 

SCPB-1 

vintage 

application Vintage-correct true single-coil. 

Perfect for country, pop, surf, blues, and hum classic cancelling 

rock. 

description A tribute to the old early-’50s 

“Tele Bass.” Uses the same bobbins, players magnets, pick 

wire, and black yarn for the same look and same 

bright tone as the original. Comes with waxed 

cloth hookup cable. No logo. 

pro shop 


STC-3M3 or -3M4 Tone Circuits or SFX-06 

Paranormal Bass direct box for optimal 


players Gary Hewitt / Gary Allan 

usa MSRP $83 


single coil 

SCPB-2 

hot 

application Hot single-coil. Recommended 

for pop, blues, classic rock and heavy rock. 

description A high-output take on the 

Vintage. In this case, we increase the coil 

windings for higher output, more punch, and a 

thicker bottom-end than the Vintage. Includes 

Basslines logo. 


STC-3M3 or -3M4 Tone Circuits or SFX-06 

Paranormal Bass direct box for optimal 


usa MSRP $83 

high output 


single coil 


players pick 

pro shop 

usa MSRP $93 

single coil 


SPB-2 hot 

application Hot pickup that’s perfect for pop, 


players pick 

description Similar to the Vintage in 

construction, but with extra coil windings for 

increased pro output, shop enhanced low end response, 

and a fuller sound. Includes logo covers. 


STC-3M3 and -3M4 Tone Circuits for optimal 


players Anthony Kenney / Kentucky 

Headhunters, Brad Davis / Fu Manchu, 

Dean Tomasek / Bare Jr., Dee Dee Ramone / 

The Ramones 

complete setup Often used together 

with STC-3M3 and -3M4 Tone Circuits for 

optimal tonal control. 

players Pete Wentz / Fall Out Boy, Ian Grushka 

/ New Found Glory, Anthony Celestino / Box Car 

Racer, Jay Bentley / Bad Religion, Steve Harris / 

Iron Maiden, Mikko Paananen / HIM, 

Matt Armstrong / Murder by Death 

usa MSRP $93 

SCPB-3 

quarteR-pound TM 


single coil 




players pick 

description The quarter-inch diameter pole pieces add more string sensitivity than the Hot 

model. Aggressive tonal response with strong bottom end and lots of mids. Adds tremendous tonal 

versatility to a single pickup instrument. Includes Basslines logo. pro shop 

complete setup Often used together with STC-3M3 or -3M4 Tone Circuits or SFX-06 Paranormal 

Bass direct box for optimal tonal control. 

usa MSRP $83 

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usa MSRP $93


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basslines 



single coil 

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for 


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single coil 

pro shop 

players pick 

pro shop 

single coil 


for music man ® moderate 

& rickenbackeR ® pla 


players pick 

single coil 

pro 


players pick 

pro shop 

hum can 

players pick 

pro shop 

players pic 

pro shop 

pro shop 

SMB-4a & -5a 

alnico 

application 1976-voiced humbucker. Great for blues, funk, classic rock, southern rock, jam, 

and hard rock. 

description The Alnico magnets, together with unique coil windings, have the effect of extending 

both ends of the frequency spectrum beyond that of the ceramic magnet version. In other words, the Alnico 

version is both warmer on the bottom and more detailed on top. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable 

and logo cover. 

complete setup Generally used together with STC-3M3 and -3M4 Tone Circuits or 

SFX-06 Paranormal Bass direct box for optimal tonal control. 

basses Replacement for 4-string Music Man ® StingRay ® basses from 1976 to present and for 5-string 

Music Man StingRay basses up to 1992. For post-’92 5-string basses, see three-coil version. 

players Morgan Nicholls / The Streets & Muse, Dan Lutz / Andy Summers, Roger Camero / No Motiv, 

Nathan Cochran / Mercy Me 

USA MSRP $121 

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SMB-4d & -5d 

ceramic 

application Hotter pickup. Recommended for 

classic rock, heavy rock, funk, punk, R&B, and 

metal. 

description This hum-canceling pickup offers a 

balanced, highly musical tone contour with a richly 

articulated bottom, lots of midrange, and biting 

treble. It’s got a nice, mild “bark” without being 

overly brash, and it’s not at all harsh in the midrange. 

The low end is full and strong without being 

mushy or foggy. 

complete setup Generally used together with 

STC-3M3 and -3M4 Tone Circuits for optimal tonal 

control. 

basses Replacement for 4-string Music Man ® 

StingRay ® basses from 1976 to present and for 5- 

string Music Man StingRay basses up to 1992. For 

post-’92 5-string basses, see three-coil version. 

players Marc McKnight / Atreyu, Chopper 

Anderson / Reba McEntire, David Bronze / Eric 

Clapton, Paul Burnette / Darkest Hour, Pete Chilton / 

Bane, Markku Lappalainen / Hoobastank 

usa MSRP $121 

SRB-1 

for rickenbacker ® 

application Humbucking upgrade adds output and 

quietness. Great for pop, blues, classic rock and heavy rock. 

description The bridge pickup uses dual Alnico 5 blade magnets for 

more power and sustain. The neck pickup uses two ceramic magnets 

and special windings for fullness and warmth. Both pickups will 

increase output and expand the tonal range of a stock bass. Comes 

with four-conductor hookup cable. 

SMB-4a & 5a 

3-coil alnico 

application Alnico magnet direct 

replacement for 3-coil basses. Perfect for blues, 

funk, classic rock, southern rock, jam, and hard 

rock. 

description Offers the benefits of the 

Alnico replacement pickup - both warmer on 

the bottom and more detailed on top - in a 

replacement for 3-coil Music Man basses. 

complete setup For use with stock Music high output 

Man ® pre-amp and selector switch intended for 

3-coil system. Will not work with STC-3M3 

or -3M4. 


basses For post-1996 Music Man ® Sterling ® 

and StingRay ® with 3-coil pickup system. 

single coil 


Detailed instructions include optional mod for 

extending the frequency range of Music Man 

preamps (note: should be performed by a 

qualified tech - check warranty details). 

complete setup The bridge pickup includes a special phenolic surround to 

improve the appearance of the bass. The bridge model is designed for the 4003 bass and 

replaces the “horseshoe” magnet. The original chrome mounting ring cannot be used with the 

SRB-1 bridge model. 

players Marcus Blake / Rollins Band, Jerry Best / Courtney Love, Anthony Joyner / Faith Hill 

usa MSRP $141 

usa MSRP $199 (Custom Shop) 


players pick 

pro shop 

Neck 

Bridge 

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pro shop 

circuits 

fundamental fretless 

single coil 

pla 


players pick 

pro shop 

STC-3M3 & STC-3M4 

for music man ® 

application On board Tone Circuits for adding tremendous tonal 

versatility. Enables the player to add or subtract EQ at center frequencies 

voiced specifically for electric bass. They feature low noise, low distortion 

and high headroom. Useful for all musical styles and genres. 

description Three bands of active EQ, plus the proprietary Slap Switch. 

The lows are deep, clear, and tight. The mids range from ultra-smooth 

to punchy and all points in between. The treble control can produce a 

very wide, very usable response that is brilliant, yet smooth without any 

brittleness. Pulling up on the volume knob engages the proprietary Slap 

Switch, a special EQ contour made just for slap-style playing. See website 

for frequency response charts. 

complete setup Use together with Basslines’ replacement pickup for 

Music Man bass. Includes all necessary mounting hardware: high-quality 

potentiometers on pre-wired harness; battery clip; stereo jack; and black 

anodized, knurled, dome-style knobs. 

basses For Music Man ® StingRay ® basses and other basses with a single 

passive pickup. Will not work with 3-coil pickup. 

available mods Available in three- or four-knob versions. Three-knob 

has: (1) volume / slap, (2) mid-range, and (3) stacked-concentric bass & 

treble. Four-knob has: (1) volume / slap, (2) bass, (3) mid-range, and (4) 

treble. Special harness options available - contact your Basslines dealer 

or Basslines Customer Service for details. Can use 18 volts for increased 

headroom. 

players Paolo Gregoletto / Trivium, Morgan Nicholls / The Streets & Muse 

usa MSRP $177 

STC-2 & STC-3/2- & 3-Band 

tone circuits 

application On board Tone Circuits add tremendous tonal versatility. 

Enables the player to add or subtract EQ at center frequencies voiced 

specifically for electric bass. They feature low noise, low distortion and 

high headroom. Useful for all musical styles and genres. 

description Two or three bands of active EQ, master volume, blend, 

plus the proprietary Slap Switch. The lows are deep, clear, and tight. 

The mids range from ultra-smooth to punchy and all points in between. 

The treble control can produce a very wide, very usable response that is 

brilliant, yet smooth without any brittleness. Pulling up on the volume 

knob engages the proprietary Slap Switch, a special EQ contour made 

just for slap-style playing. See website for frequency response charts. 

complete setup Includes all necessary mounting hardware: highquality 

potentiometers on pre-wired harness; battery clip; stereo jack; and 

black anodized, knurled, dome-style knobs. 

basses For nearly all dual pickup basses. 

available mods 3-band adds a dedicated mid-range control. Versions 

available for use with active or passive pickups. Specify when ordering. 

Special harness options available - contact your Basslines dealer or 

Basslines Customer Service for details. Can use 18 volts for increased 

headroom. 

players John Pena / Herbie Hancock, Bakithi Kumalo / Paul Simon, 

Doug Pinnick / King’s X, Chris Chaney / Jane’s Addiction, Tye Zamora / 

Alien Ant Farm, Sam Rivers / limp bizkit 

usa MSRP $135 for 2-band / $172 for 3-band 

AJB-2ASB / 2-band STC 

AJB-3ASB / 3-band STC 

active pickup 

& preamp 

for 4- & 5-string 

application Signature active pickup and 

Tone Circuit TM system for electric fretless bass. 

Great for country, jazz, blues, funk, classic rock 


description Steve Bailey’s fretless bass tonal 

demands range from the bite of a blues trio 

to the edge of a power trio to the warmth of a 

jazz trio to the extremes of a bass duo. From 

the studio to the stage, Steve wants to use one 

set of pickups and electronics that allow him to 

meet all these diverse challenges. This is that 

set. Includes logo covers. 

complete setup System includes neck 

and bridge pickup with 2-band or 3-band Tone 

Circuit TM built for use with active pickups. 

basses For 4- and 5-string basses. Battery life 

is approximately 1,000 continuous hours per 

set. Note that the 5-string version is not a direct 

retrofit for Fender ® Jazz V, but fits many popular 

5-string basses. Check the dimensions on the 

website. 

STC-2SB & STC-3SB 2- & 3-Band 

steve bailey 

tone circuits 

application Tone Circuit voiced for use with 

electric fretless bass. 

description Either two or three bands of 

focused EQ, together with a switch that engages 

a frequency contour optimized to bring out 

fretless harmonics as well as mid-range boost. 

complete setup Includes all necessary 

mounting hardware: high-quality potentiometers 

on pre-wired harness; battery clip; stereo jack; 

and black anodized, knurled, dome-style knobs. 

basses For use with any electric fretless bass. 

available mods 3-band adds a mid range 

control. Versions available for use with active or 

passive pickups. Specify when ordering. Can use 

18 volts for increased headroom. 

usa MSRP $177 for 2-band 

$209 for 3-band 

ASB-2ASB / 2-band STC 

ASB-3ASB / 3-band STC 

active pickup 

& preamp 

for 6-string 

application Same as left, but designed for 

6-string bass. Uses the ASB-6 cover. 

USA MSRP 

$406 for system with 2-band STC 

$417 for 3-band 

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usa MSRP $347 for system with 2-band STC 

$395 for 3-band


custom shop 


install your own pickup 

Introducing our 

artist signature series; 

Scott Ian’s “El Diablo”, 

George Lynch’s “Super V” 

and Warren DeMartini’s 

“RTM” for openers. 

See seymourduncan.com for 

details on these and other 

custom shop offerings. 

Have you ever had major gear-lust for a pickup that doesn’t 

exist yet? Are you just “jonesing” for a recreation of an old 

pickup that’s long been out of existence? Do you simply 

have to have a custom version of an existing pickup – say, 

a JB with a little more bottom end? Do you own a great 

old pickup that hasn’t worked for 30 years but you can’t 

bring yourself to toss it ‘cause one day you “might” get 

it restored? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, 

then the Custom Shop is the place for you. Seymour and 

staff can make practically any custom fabrication you 

can dream up; and they can do custom winds of regular 

pickups. The Custom Shop can do just about anything 

you want, pickup-wise — the only limitations are your 

imagination and maybe your wallet. 

Lead time can be several months or more. This isn’t fast 

food. 

If you’re interested in ordering a Custom Shop pickup, 

e-mail customshop@seymour duncan.com, 

fax 805.964.9749, or call 805.964.9610 

Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM (Pacific) 

5427 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2345. 

Please be sure to include your address and phone number. 

To install pickups in your 

instrument, you need 

screwdrivers, wire cutters, 

wire strippers, electrical 

tape and a “pencil” type 

soldering iron (don’t use a 

larger soldering gun, it’s 

transformer can demagnetize 

your pickups). If you 

are not confident in your 

soldering abilities, it’s a 

good idea to take your 

guitar to your local guitar 

tech. 

A few bucks spent wisely at 

this juncture can save many 

dollars later (and maybe 

your instrument). Follow 

these general steps and 

you should be on 

your way. 

A note about soldering safety: 

Soldering should be done in wellventilated 

areas. Soldering irons and 

molten solder can be very hot and 

cause severe localized burns if handled 

improperly. Make sure you wear 

protective eye covering when soldering. 

When you’re finished soldering, wash 

your hands thoroughly with soap and 

water. 

1) Remove the strings from the guitar. 

This makes it easier to remove pickups 

and pickguards without scratching the 

guitar. 

2) Remove pickguard or control 

cavity covers. If you have to lay the 

pickguard on the top of the guitar, place 

a soft cloth like a T-shirt between the 

pickguard and the body of the guitar. Be 

gentle! It is very easy to scratch lacquer 

finishes. 

3) Draw a diagram of the way your 

guitar is wired now. Pay particular 

attention to the wires coming out of the 

existing pickups, noting their color 

and where they are attached. 

This will help you if you run into 

problems remembering where some 

connections went. 

4) Carefully de-solder the pickups from 

where they are currently attached and 

clean the excess solder off of the parts 

with solder wick. It’s always easier to 

solder onto a nice, clean part than one 

that has solder splattered all over it. 

5) Take a minute to note the old 

pickup’s orientation in the instrument 

(screw-side of humbucker towards the 

neck, for example) and then remove 

the old pickups from the pickguard or 

mounting rings that were holding them 

in place. Take the old pickups and wrap 

them in a soft cloth or paper towel and 

store them in a cool, dry place away 

from magnetic interference. This will 

keep them ready if you’d like to put 

them back in the guitar at a later date 

(especially important if it is a vintage 

instrument). 

6) Install the new pickups where the old 

ones were, making sure that you retain 

the proper orientation. 

7) Run the new wires back to the 

controls that the old pickups were 

attached to. Measure the wires to the 

proper length (long enough to make it 

to the connections with about an inch or 

so extra for slack), cut, strip and tin the 

wires, and carefully solder them onto 

the old connections. Use our diagrams 

to help you if our color-coding is 

different from the guitar manufacturer’s. 

8) Reattach the pickguard and/or 

control cavity covers, string up 

the guitar, adjust the pickup 

height, and test out your 

new pickups. Make excellent 

music! 

9) Setting string height. A good 

starting point for the distance 

from the bridge pickup to the 

strings is 3/32 of an inch. The neck 

pickup can be set to provide a good 

output balance when compared to 

the bridge or to produce a particular 

tone when used together with 

the bridge. If a pickup is too 

close to the strings the tone 

tends to get muddy and 

lack clarity, and if placed 

too far away the tone 

will be thin and 

lacking in character. 

All pickups have 

a “sweet spot” 

70 

where its tone 

will be optimal 

for a given guitar 

and pickup 

combination. Use 

your ears to find 

that spot.



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glossary 



glossary 

Active Pickup 

A pickup that uses an electronic preamp. Why would you want that? 

For more gain, tone shaping, and reducing output impedance. The 

advantages are less noise, ease of creating new tones, and no high 

frequency loss from using long cables. They’re particularly useful for 

producing a strong, noise free signal for driving multi-effects racks 

(remember the ‘80s?). Our LiveWires are active pickups. So are many of 

our Basslines models. (For comparison, see “Passive Pickup”). 

Calibrate, Calibrated Set 

This is when we wind each pickup in a set such that you can maintain 

a balanced output level when switching between the pickups. In a 

calibrated set, the hottest pickup is in the bridge position and the middle 

pickup is RW/RP (see “RW/RP”). 

D.C. Resistance 

The resistance to the flow of Direct Current. It’s a 

general indicator of the output and tonality. A higher d.c. resistance 

usually means more output and less brightness. For single-coils, a 

vintage d.c. resistance would be around 6.5 to 7k. High output single 

coils or single coil-size humbuckers might have a d.c. resistance of 16k or 

higher. Humbuckers generally range from 7.3k for vintage tone to 16k or 

higher for a hot rodded tone. 

Dun-Aged TM 

Our process of providing custom and stabilized magnetic fields in a 

pickup. Developed in Seymour’s Custom Shop. 

Epoxy Potting 

After vacuum wax potting the coils, sometimes we seal a pickup in epoxy 

to protect it from damage due to handling, exposure to the elements and 

normal use. You’ll find this on many of our active Basslines, LiveWires, 

and Woody pickups. In pickups like our Metal LiveWires, the epoxy 

potting can further reduce the tendency towards microphonic feedback 

in high gain situations. (See also “Wax Potting”). 

Four-Conductor Wiring 

On nearly all of our humbuckers (except a few vintage models), we 

terminate the beginning and ending leads from each coil to a cable with 

a common shield. This allows for very cool wiring and switching 

configurations, such as series/split/parallel or splitting with coil selection 

in/out of phase with itself or in/out of phase with another pickup, etc. 

Gauss 

(Rhymes with “mouse”). A unit of measure of flux density which 

describes the field strength of a magnet. 

Ground 

A common reference point in an electrical circuit. 

Hum Canceling, Humbucker 

Seth Lover’s 1955 pickup design which consists of two coils wired 

together electrically out of phase and with magnetic polarities reversed. 

The effect of this configuration is to cancel 60 cycle hum and other higher 

frequency harmonics, and leave the string signal perfectly intact. Seth 

was a good friend of the Seymour Duncan family. He passed away in 1997 

and we miss him. 

Impedance 

The resistance to the flow of Alternating Current. In passive pickups this 

figure is variable with frequency. 

Millivolt 

One-thousandth of a volt. A pickup’s output can be measured in millivolts. 

A typical passive pickup might have 100 to 300 mV output. 

Ohms 

The standard unit of electrical resistance. A pickup’s d.c. resistance is 

usually measured in KΩ/Kohms. 

Out Of Phase 

The electrical linking of two coils or two pickups in such a way as to 

provide at least partial cancellation of the signal. Think of two identical 

coils, one of which has its hot and ground reversed (opposite electrical 

polarity). With pickups wired out of phase, usually the low frequencies 

are canceled so the resulting sound is thin and sometimes brittle. Think: 

Jerry Garcia-tone. This should not to be confused with the “in between” 

or “notch” positions on a Strat ® with a five-way switch. Sometimes the 

combinations of the middle pickup with either the bridge or neck pickup 

are referred to as “out of phase.” To avoid confusion, we call that tone 

“quack” or “cluck” or “snark.” 

Parallel Wiring 

The electrical linking of two coils in a parallel or side-by-side fashion. 

The sonic effect compared to a series configuration is approximately 

40% lower output but with added brilliance and clarity on the high end. 

A humbucker wired in parallel will sound somewhat like a single coil 

without losing its hum-canceling quality. (For comparison, see 

“Series wiring”). 

Parallel Axis TM 

Our patented pole piece system that utilizes four separate small 

rectangular poles per string (except for the PA-TB1n Parallel Axis Stack, 

which has two per string). The poles are arranged in a configuration that 

decentralizes and softens the magnetic field providing smoother highs 

and greater sustain while minimizing string pull. Our bridge position 

Parallel Axis pickups use Trembucker spacing. 

(See “Trembucker”). 

Passive Pickup 

A type of pickup which uses no internal active electronic circuitry. Most 

of our electric and acoustic guitar pickups and many of our Basslines 

pickups are passive. Passive pickups have the advantage that their attack 

and overall tonality are more consistent with vintage tones and dynamics. 

Also, they don’t require a battery to function. (For comparison, see 

“Active Pickup”). 

Phase 

The relationship of two wave forms with respect to time. 

Polarity 

The relationship of positive and negative electric currents to each other. 

Pole Piece, Non-Magnetic 

A ferrous (containing iron and magnetically conductive) metal piece 

used to control, concentrate and/or shape a magnetic field. Pole pieces 

usually fall into two broad categories: adjustable and non-adjustable. 

We use many different types of adjustable and non-adjustable pole 

pieces. The physical make-up of a pole piece will vary the magnetic 

field of the pickup. Generally a more massive pole piece, such as the 

button-head cap screw used in the SH-8 Invader, will produce a 

broader field. This gives higher output and a more aggressive attack. 

Smaller or thinner pole pieces tend to produce a lower field intensity 

giving less output and a sharper attack. It is possible to combine two 

or more types of pole pieces in one pickup in order to achieve a subtle 

balance between attack, definition, and fullness. 

Pole Piece, Magnetic 

This refers to a pickup in which the axis of the magnet is aimed directly 

at the strings and the magnet itself is serving as the pole piece. You’ll 

find these most commonly on vintage-style single coil pickups where 

Alnico rod magnets serve as pole pieces. Our 5/2 series of single coils 

combine both Alnico II (on the high strings) and Alnico V (on the low 

strings) for an incredibly balanced pickup with a punchy low end and a 

warm top end – a Seymour Duncan first! 

Resonant Peak 

The frequency at which the impedance of a pickup is at its highest. 

Within any particular category of pickups, a higher resonant peak 

usually means a brighter, clearer sound. Amongst Strat ® replacement 

pickups for example, the resonant peak will vary from 3.5KHz (Hot Rails) 

to 10.0 KHz (Vintage Staggered). 

RW/RP 

Stands for Reverse Wind/Reverse Polarity. This refers to reversing the 

winding direction and magnetic polarity of one single coil pickup in a 

two- or three-pickup guitar. So, for instance, if the middle pickup in a 

Strat is RW/RP, you’ll get hum cancellation when you use that pickup 

together with either the neck or bridge pickups. 

Series Wiring 

The electrical linking of two coils in a serial fashion producing a higher 

output, and a fuller and more powerful sound. This is the standard 

hookup for humbucking pickups. (For comparison, see “Parallel”). 

Splitting, Split Pickup 

The process of shorting out one of the two coils of a humbucker, thereby 

producing a single coil sound. Sometimes erroneously referred to as 

“tapping” a pickup. (For comparison, see “Tapped Pickup”). 

Stack ® 

Our patented technique of stacking two coils, one above the other, in 

order to cancel hum and noise but keep a single coil tonality and size. 

Tapped Pickup 

A coil which has two or more hot leads providing multiple output 

levels and tones. With a tapped pickup and a switch (like a pushpull 

pot or a toggle), you can access both high-output and vintage 

output from the same pickup just by switching between the full 

wind and a reduced wind. (See “Split Pickup”). 

Transducer 

Something that converts energy from one form to another. 

A pickup is a transducer because it converts string vibrations 

into an electrical signal. A speaker converts an electrical signal 

into kinetic motion, so it’s a transducer too. 

Trembucker 

Our name for a full-size humbucker with wider pole-to-pole spacing 

for use on many guitars with tremolos or wider string spacing. Some 

Trembuckers use Parallel Axis pole pieces (see “Parallel Axis”) 

and some look just like regular humbuckers with slightly wider spacing. 

Volt 

A unit of electromotive force which causes a current of one ampere to 

flow through a resistance of one ohm. 

Wax Potting 

A method of saturating a pickup in wax to hold the coil and 

any mechanical parts absolutely rigid. This is done to 

prevent microphonic feedback. We use a proprietary 

vacuum wax potting method to insure that any air 

“voids” inside the pickup get replaced with wax. 

You’ll thank us when you’re jamming away with 

your 100 watt amp on “10” and your pickup isn’t 

squealing like a stuck pig. Oink. 

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D.C. Resistance Resonant Peak EQ 

Magnet Neck Bridge Neck Bridge Bass/Mid/Treb Cable Output/User/Type Description 

tone that sets you apart 

OUTPUT 

high or moderate 

high output 

high output moderate output 

SH-10 / Full Shred Alnico V Bar 7.40k 14.60k 8.00KHz 5.50KHz 4/4/8 Four Con. • • • Designed to give tonal control in pro high-gain shop situations 

moderate single output coil 

USER 

players’ pick or pro 

single coil 



single coil 

players pick 


single coil or hum-cancelling 

seymour duncan Humbuckers & Trembuckers TM 

single coil 

APH-1 / Alnico II Pro TM Alnico II Bar 7.60k 7.85k 7.10KHz 6.70KHz 7/4/8 Four Con. The ultimate vintage blues humbucker 


SH-55 / Seth Lover Model TM Alnico II Bar 7.20k 8.10k 8.14KHz 5.90KHz 6/4/8 1-Con Braid Shield Seymour’s tribute to the father of the humbucker — warm and smooooth 

SHPG-1 / Pearly Gates TM Alnico II Bar 7.30k 8.35k 7.50KHz 6.50KHz 6/5/9 Four Con. Texas tone with top end sizzle hum cancelling 

players pick 

SH-1 / 59 Model TM Alnico V Bar 7.43k 8.13k 6.80KHz 6.00KHz 6/3/8 1-Con Braid Shield Imagine going back to 1959 and buying a new P.A.F. 

SH-3 / Stag Mag TM Alnico II Rods 16.20k 6.50KHz 4/3/6 Four Con. Built to be split and sound like a single-coil should 

players pro pickshop 

SH-2 / Jazz Model TM Alnico V Bar 7.72k 7.90k 8.00KHz 7.00KHz 5/3/9 Four Con. Clear and articulate — the consummate neck humbucker 

SHPR-1 / P-Rails TM See page 15 for specifications Four Con. • • • P90, humbucker and single coil in the same housing 

SH-12 / George Lynch Screamin’ Demon TM Alnico V Bar 10.00k 7.00KHz 5/4/9 Four Con. • • • Great cabinet “thunk” on the low end — screamin’ harmonics on the high end 

SH-13 / Dimebucker TM Ceramic Bar 16.25k 5.10KHz 6/5/8 Four Con. • • • Searing, crushing metal tone that was Dimebag’s legacy 

SH-14 / Custom Five TM Alnico V Bar 14.4k 5.40KHz 6/3/8 Four Con. • • • Optimum balance of warmth, punch, power and clarity 

SH-4 / JB Model TM Alnico V Bar 16.40k 5.50KHz 5/6/8 Four Con. • • • Singing and mid-range perfect — the pickup that started it all 

SH-5 / Duncan Custom TM Ceramic Bar 14.10k 6.00KHz 7/6/9 Four Con. • • • P.A.F. on steroids — loud and proud 

SH-6 / Duncan Distortion TM Ceramic Bar 12.70k 16.60k 6.50KHz 5.50KHz 5/8/9 Four Con. • • • Aggressive harmonics — low end chunk 

SH-8 / Invader TM Ceramic Bar 7.20k 16.80k 8.00KHz 5.00KHz 7/8/4 Four Con. • • • Think — interplanetary tonal invasion by hostile forces 

SH-11 / Custom Custom TM Alnico II Bar 14.40k 5.20KHz 3/7/7 Four Con. • • • Smooth bottom end — very aggressive top end 

SH-15 / Alternative 8 TM Alnico VII Bar 17.68k 4.46KHz 7/8/9 Four Con. • • • Custom winding and Alnico 8 magnet give enhanced attack while retaining warmth 

PATB-1 / Original Parallel Axis TM Alnico V Bar 7.50k 15.70k 6.90KHz 4.50KHz 5/4/7 Four Con. • • • Modern hi-fi sound — exceptional sustain 

PATB-2 / Distortion Parallel Axis TM Ceramic Bar 21.30k 3.90KHz 5/6/7 Four Con. • • • Huge sound with great top end definition 

PATB-3 / Blues Saraceno Parallel Axis TM Model TM Alnico V Bar 9.80k 6.00KHz 6/3/6 Four Con. • • • Big P.A.F. sound for vibrato-equipped guitars 

PA-STK1N / Parallel Axis TM Single Coil Stack ® Ceramic Bar 6.80k 6.40KHz 5/2/9 Four Con. • • • Classic single coil sound with benefits of Stack and Parallel Axis designs 

AHB-1 / Blackouts TM Alnico V Bar (neck) /Ceramic w/ Steel Blade (bridge) 750Hz 530Hz 6/5/8 Three Con. Shielded • • • Great for aggressive rock, attack, sustain and clarity 

AHB-2 / Blackouts TM Metal Alnico V 1.2KHz 7/9/5 Three Con. Shielded • • • Heavy, focused attack with extra punch and aggression. Removable jumper. 

LW-Must / Dave Mustaine LiveWires TM Alnico V 6.3KHz 4.1KHz 5/6/8 Three Con. Shielded • • • Get the same tone as the Master of Metal 

LW-CH2 / Livewire TM Classic II Humbucker Alnico II Bar 11.00KHz 8.00KHz 5/4/9 Three Con. Shielded • • • Natural, balanced tone with Alnico 2 for less sterility 

Mini-Humbuckers 

SM-1 / Vintage Alnico V Bar 6.54k 7.57k 7.00KHz 6.00KHz 5/4/6 1-Con Braid Shield • • • Classic Firebird ® sound 

SM-2 / Custom Ceramic Bar 8.52k 16.41k 9.00KHz 4.00KHz 5/6/6 Four Con. • • • Aggressive upper mids — great for slide 

SM-3 / Seymourized TM Alnico V Bar 6.29k 11.60k 7.00KHz 4.80KHz 7/5/6 Four Con. • • • Fuller and smoother take on the original 

key 

players 

pro 

pick 

shop 

pro shop 

TYPE 

high output 


single coil hum cancelling 

hum cancelling players pick 

pro shop 

players pick 

pro shop 

PMS 27 

C:95 M:95 

PMS 2685/Livewires, Tele = 

C:95 M:97 Y:9 K:2 

seymour duncan P-90 Soapbars 

SP90-1 / Vintage P-90 Soapbar Alnico V Bar 8.22k 9.35k 4.30KHz 3.80KHz 5/5/7 Single Con. • • • Sweet & smooth — ‘50s soapbar tone 

SP90-2 / Hot P-90 Soapbar Small Ceramic 11.86k 14.90k 5.10KHz 4.70KHz 6/6/5 Single Con. • • • Pronounced upper mids — plenty of cut 

SP90-3 / Custom P-90 Soapbar Large Ceramic 12.00k 14.61k 4.50KHz 3.50KHz 6/5/6 Single Con. • • • Big, Punchy, Fun. 

STK-P1 / P-90 Stack Alnico V Bar 10.68k 15.84k 3.10KHz* 3.00KHz* 5/6/6 Four Con. • • • Great P-90 tone — no hum 

SPH90-1 / Phat Cat Alnico II Bar 7.98k 8.49k 6.30KHz 6.05KHz 6/5/7 Single Con. • • • Real deal P-90 tone for humbucker equipped guitars 

 


Magnet Tapped Full Tapped Full Bass/Mid/Treb Cable Output/Type/User Description 

PMS 1235/Steve Bailey = 

C:2 M:28 Y:92 K:0 

seymour duncan Pickups for Strat ® True Single CoiLs 

APS-1 / Alnico II Pro TM Staggered Alnico II Rods 6.40k 9.00KHz 5/4/7 Single Con. Cloth • • • Vintage tone with pronounced mid-range — smooth distortion 

APS-2 / Alnico II Pro TM Flat Alnico II Rods 6.40k 9.00KHz 5/4/7 Single Con. Cloth • • • Same great tone with modern string balance 

SSL-1 / Vintage Staggered Alnico V Rods 6.50k 10.00KHz 5/3/9 Single Con. Cloth • • • Vintage Strat ® “quack” — bright, angular distortion 

SSL-2 / Vintage Flat Alnico V Rods 6.60k 9.00KHz 5/3/9 Single Con. Cloth • • • Like SSL-1 — but with modern string balance 

SSL-3 / Hot Alnico V Rods 8.80k 16.40k 5.30KHz 4.40KHz 4/7/5 Single Con. PVC • • • Mucho output — mucho tone 

SSL-4 / Quarter-Pound TM Flat .25” Alnico V Rods 6.90k 13.30k 5.50KHz 4.80KHz 5/4/6 Single Con. PVC • • • Big note — similar to P-90 

SSL-7 / Quarter-Pound TM Staggered .25” Alnico V Rods 7.00k 14.80k 5.50KHz 4.80KHz 5/4/6 Single Con. PVC • • • Vintage tone times twenty 

SSL-6 / Custom Flat Alnico V Rods 13.00k 6.00KHz 4.90KHz 5/4/7 Single Con. PVC • • • Beefed up Strat ® tone 

SSL-5 / Custom Staggered Alnico V Rods 6.60k 12.90k 6.00KHz 4.90KHz 5/4/7 Single Con. PVC SRV-tone for folks who play with .009s 

SSL52-1 / Five-Two TM Alnico II & V Rods 6.70k 8.20KHz 5/5/6 Single Con. Cloth Best of both worlds — bright, springy bottom, smooth top 

SSL52-1b / Five-Two Custom Bridge Alnico II & V Rods 6.90k 7.90KHz 5/5/6 Single Con. Cloth The Five-Two with more output for the bridge position 

SLS-1 / Lipstick Tube for Strat Alnico VI Bar 4.30k 9.40KHz 6/4/8 Two Con. Shielded Bright jangly tone with an ultra hip look 

APST-1 / Twang Banger TM Alnico II Rods 8.27k 5.60KHz 5/5/7 Single Con. Cloth • • • Big-time twang injection for your Strat ® 


Magnet Neck Bridge Neck Bridge Bass/Mid/Treb Cable Output/Type/User Description 

PMS 418/Reference = 

C:55 M:42 Y:58 K:3 

seymour duncan Pickups for Strat ® Single Coil-sized Humbuckers 

SHR-1 / Hot Rails TM Ceramic Bar 10.80k 16.90k 4.80KHz, 3.50KHz 5/7/4 Four Con. • • • High output humbucker in a single coil size 

SCR-1 / Cool Rails TM Ceramic Bar 9.40k 10.30k 5.20KHz 4.00KHz 5/4/5 Four Con. • • • Smooth, bluesy and big — great for neck 

SVR-1 / Vintage Rails TM Ceramic Bar 2.31k** 2.67k** 8.50KHz 7.80KHz 6/3/9 Four Con. • • • Classic Strat ® tone and quiet 

SDBR-1 / Duckbuckers TM Ceramic Bar 2.60k** 3.00k** 7.20KHz 6.80KHz 5/3/9 Four Con. • • • Great vintage tone — without the hum 

SJBJ-1 / JB Jr. TM Ceramic Bar 9.60k 16.09k 5.00KHz 3.60KHz 4/6/5 Four Con. • • • JB humbucker in a single coil size 

SLSD-1 / Li’l Screamin’ Demon TM Ceramic Bar 9.72k 13.35k 4.60KHz 4.50KHz 6/4/6 Four Con. • • • Screamin’ Demon humbucker in a single coil size 

SL59-1 / Little ‘59 TM Ceramic Bar 9.86k 11.78k 5.80KHz 4.60KHz 6/5/7 Four Con. • • • ‘59 humbucker in a single coil size 

STK-S4 / Stack Plus Alnico V Rods 9.62k † 10.36k † 5.70KHz 5.20KHz 5/4/8 3-Con. Shielded • • • Pat. pending technology keeps the classic tone but kills the hum 

STK-S9b / Hot Stack ® Plus Alnico V Rods 20.26 KHz 3.23KHz 4/7/5 Three Con. Shield • • • “Overwound” Strat ® sound without hum 

LW-CS1 / Livewire TM Classic II Alnico II Rods 7.50KHz 7.50KHz 6/5/7 Two Con. Shielded • • • Studio quiet, hi-fi Strat ® tone with great dynamics and no sterility 

AS-1 / Blackouts TM Single Alnico V Rods 4.80KHz 6.40KHz 5/8/6 Two Con. Shielded • • • Aggressive sound with plenty of cut and focused attack. Removable jumper. 

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PMS 

C:0 M: 

PMS 158/Edit 

C:0 M:60 Y:94 K 

*In series ** In parallel ***Both coils † middle 9.75KOhms / 5.45 KHz

PMS 27 

C:95 M:95 



Magnet Tapped Full Tapped Full Bass/Mid/Treb Cable Output/User/Type Description 

tone that sets you apart 

seymour duncan Pickups for Tele ® 

STL-1B / Vintage for Broadcaster Lead Alnico V Rods 7.60k 8.50KHz 3/7/8 Single Con. Cloth • • • More “nasal” Broadcaster ® sound 

STL-1 / Vintage ‘54, Lead Alnico V Rods 7.20k 9.00KHz 3/6/9 Single Con. Cloth • • • Classic ‘50s Tele ® sound 

STR-1 / Vintage Rhythm Alnico V Rods 7.30k 8.00KHz 5/3/4 Single Con. Cloth • • • Smooth and warm 

STL-2 / Hot Lead Alnico V Rods 7.40k 15.60k 8.20KHz 5.00KHz 5/6/5 Single Con. PVC • • • A bolder, more aggressive sound than the STL-1 

STR-2 / Hot Rhythm Alnico V Rods 9.70k 8.00KHz 6/4/5 Single Con. PVC • • • Balances great with STL-2 

STL-3 / Quarter-Pound TM Lead .25” Alnico V Rods 8.00k 17.38k 6.10KHz 3.50KHz 7/5/7 Single Con. PVC • • • Great classic rock tone 

STR-3 / Quarter-Pound TM Rhythm Alnico V Rods 6.60k 11.80k 8.30KHz 6.00KHz 8/5/5 Single Con. PVC • • • Balances great with STL-3 

APTL-1 / Alnico II Pro TM Lead Alnico II Rods 6.20k 8.50KHz 5/2/5 Single Con. Cloth • • • Vintage output with more warmth 

APTR-1 / Alnico II Pro TM Rhythm Alnico II Rods 8.10k 8.00KHz 6/3/4 Single Con. Cloth • • • Creamy and smooth 

APTL-3JD / Jerry Donahue Model TM Lead Alnico II Rods 7.80k 6.63KHz 5/5/7 Single Con. Cloth • • • Punchy and exceptionally well-balanced 

STL52-1 / Five-Two TM Lead Alnico II & V 7.50k 5.70KHz 5/4/7 Single Con. Cloth • • • Alnico V on the low strings for more brightness and twang and... 

STR52-1 / Five-Two TM Rhythm Alnico II & V 7.90k 10.00KHz 6/4/4 Single Con. Cloth • • • Alnico II on the high strings to smooth out the tone 

STK-T1N / Vintage Stack Rhythm Alnico V Rods 7.90k* 15.88k 7.30KHz 6/4/6 Four Con. • • • Perfect rhythm match for STK-T3b 

STK-T3B / Vintage Stack Lead Alnico V Rods 9.00k* 18.00k 7.50KHz 6/4/4 Four Con. • • • Classic Tele ® looks and tone with no hum 

STK-T2B / Hot Stack TM Alnico V Bar 10.70k* 21.40k 6.00KHz 5/6/6 Four Con. • • • Overwound sound with no hum 

ST59-1B / Little ‘59 TM Ceramic Bar 17.00k 3.40KHz 6/6/5 Four Con. • • • P.A.F. tone with a twang-injection 

STHR-1B / Hot Rails TM for Tele Lead Ceramic Bar 14.80k 2.50KHz 5/9/4 Four Con. • • • Make your Tele ® rock! 

STHR-1N / Hot Rails TM for Tele Rhythm Ceramic Bar 10.90k 3.9 KHz 5/7/5 Four Con. • • • Matches with a Hot Rails in the lead position 


Magnet Neck Bridge Neck Bridge Bass/Mid/Treb Cable Output/User/Type Description 

seymour duncan Pickups for Jaguar ® , Jazzmaster ® & Danolectro ® 

SJAG-1 / Vintage for Jaguar ® Alnico V Rods 6.50k 6.80k 10.20KHz 10.00KHz 5/3/9 Single Con. Cloth • • • Classic ‘60s Jaguar ® tone 

SJAG-2 / Hot for Jaguar ® Alnico V Rods 11.50k 12.31k 5.10KHz 4.50KHz 7/6/6 Single Con. PVC • • • Enhanced mid-range boost 

SJAG-3 / Quarter-Pound TM for Jaguar ® .25” Alnico V Rods 11.74k 13.96k 4.80KHz 4.00KHz 8/5/7 Single Con. PVC • • • Warmer, fuller, bigger 

SJM-1 / Vintage for Jazzmaster ® Alnico V Rods 7.75k 8.40k 9.00KHz 8.81KHz 4/6/6 Single Con. Cloth • • • Ventures tone 

SJM-2 / Hot for Jazzmaster ® Alnico V Rods 10.95k 14.11k 6.50KHz 5.21KHz 8/4/5 Single Con. PVC • • • Warm and jazzy 

SJM-3 / Quarter-Pound TM for Jazzmaster ® .25” Alnico Rods 11.85k 12.97k 5.20KHz 5.00KHz 9/5/6 Single Con. PVC • • • Bright and punchy — with a harder edge 

SLD-1 / Lipstick Tube for Danolectro ® Alnico VI Bar 4.30k 9.40KHz 6/4/8 Two Con. Shielded • • • Lively, bright and jangly 

*Each coil **In parallel 

PMS 1235/Steve Bailey = 

C:2 M:28 Y:92 K:0 

PMS 2685/Livewires, Tele = 

C:95 M:97 Y:9 K:2 

basslines Active & passive soapbars 

ASB-5, -6 / 5-String “Phase I”, 6-String “Phase I” Ceramic Bar 7.00KHz 6.80KHz 8/4/7 Two Con. Hi-fidelity sound — with a smooth, broad response 

ASB2-5, -6 / 5-String “Phase II”, 6-String “Phase II” Ceramic Bar 6.50KHz 5.50KHz 8/4/7 Two Con. Similar to Phase 1’s, but slightly harder attack with more punch 

SSB-5NYC / Passive Phase II NYC Soapbar Alnico II Rods 18.72k 21.43k 3.20KHz 2.4KHz 9/8/5 Four Con. Dual J-type coils can be wired in series or parallel for wide tonal variation 

SSB-4, -5 / Passive Soapbars Ceramic Bar 6.30k 7.30k 9.20KHz 8.10KHz 6/4/7 Two Con. Warm, organic alternative to sterile, stock active soapbars 

ASB-BO-4, -5/ Blackouts for Bass Ceramic Bar 8.00KHz 9/5/9 Two Con. • • • Punishing clarity without brittleness; designed rock hard 

basslines Active Pickups for 4-string Jazz Bass ® & P-Bass ® 

APB-2 / Lightnin’ Rods TM for P-Bass ® Alnico V Rods 6.80KHz 6/4/7 Two Con. Keeps the feel and “airspace” of a vintage P-Bass ® , with faster response 

AJJ-2 / Lightnin’ Rods TM for Jazz Bass ® Alnico V Rods 6.80KHz 5.03KHz 6/4/7 Two Con. • • • Keeps the feel and “airspace” of a ‘62, with faster response 

APB-1 / Pro-Active TM for P-Bass Ceramic Bar 4.22KHz 6/4/9 Two Con. • • • Modern tone for a P-Bass ® and no brittleness 

AJJ-1 / Pro-Active TM for Jazz Bass Ceramic Bar 4.22KHz 3.20KHz 7/4/9 Two Con. • • • A broad tonal response for a Jazz Bass ® but without the brittleness 

basslines Passive Pickups for 4-string Jazz Bass ® 

SJB-1 / Vintage Alnico V Rods 9.20k 9.50k 5.10KHz 4.90KHz 6/4/6 Single Con. Cloth • • • Authentic repros in sound and appearance 

SJB-2 / Hot Alnico V Rods 15.02k 16.60k 4.50KHz 3.80KHz 4/6/4 Single Con. PVC • • • Heavier mid-range emphasis that works great for rock 

SJB-3 / Quarter-Pound TM .25” Alnico V 13.90k 14.61k 4.30KHz 3.90KHz 7/3/6 Single Con. PVC • • • Similar to Hot but with harder attack and frequency response 

STK-J1 / Classic Stack ® Alnico V Rods 11.60k 20.50k 8.00KHz 7.00KHz 7/5/6 Four Con. • • • Captures the sound & feel of the originals — but without the hum 

STK-J2 / Hot Stack Alnico V Rods 17.80k 25.20k 6.90KHz 5.50KHz 6/6/6 Four Con. • • • Similar to Classic Stack — but thicker sounding 

basslines Pickups for 5-string Jazz Bass ® 

67/70 & 70/74 / 5-String Passive Single Coils Alnico V Rods 7.80k 8.20k 4.80KHz 4.90KHz 6/8/7 Two Con. Shielded Captures the tone, feel and articulation of a ‘62, but for 5-string 

SJ5-3 / Quarter-Pound TM for 5-String Jazz Bass ® .25” Alnico V 20.9k 22.2k 5.56KHz 5.65KHz 7/3/6 Two Con. Shielded Same great high output Quarter-Pound tone, for 5-string 

AJB-5 / Active 5-String Ceramic Bar 13.0k 8.00k 4.90KHz 6/5/8 Two Con. Shielded Blade-type, higher output, with strong response 

SJB-5 / 5-String Stack Ceramic Bar 11.37k 20.11k 5.10KHz 4.90KHz 7/5/7 Two Con. • • • Blade-type, flat response system, best used with Tone Circuits TM 

basslines Passive Pickups for P-Bass ® 

SPB-1 / Vintage for P-bass ® Alnico V Rods 11.60k 11.60KHz 5/4/5 Single Con. Cloth • • • Warm and woody and vintage correct 

SPB-2 / Hot for P-bass ® Alnico V Rods 22.40k 7.14KHz 5/6/5 Single Con. PVC • • • Boosted mids for a rockin’ vibe 

SPB-3 / Quarter-Pound TM for P-Bass ® .25” Alnico V 12.50k 10.20KHz 7/4/6 Single Con. PVC • • • Expands the versatility of a single pickup P-Bass ® 

SCPB-1 / Vintage for single coil P-Bass ® Alnico V Rods 7.98k 6.00KHz 5/7/7 Single Con. Cloth • • • The real deal. Like going back home 

SCPB-2 / Hot for single coil P-Bass ® Alnico V Rods 14.14k 4.30KHz 5/5/8 Single Con. PVC • • • Enhanced mids. Rocks! 

SCPB-3 / Quarter-Pound TM for s/c P-Bass ® .25” Alnico V Rods 11.81k 4.50KHz 6/8/8 Single Con. PVC • • • Really expands the versatility of a single pickup bass 

basslines Pickups for Rickenbacker ® & Music Man ® Bass 

SRB-1N / Rplcmt. for Rickenbacker ® Bass Ceramic Bar 9.0k 11.00KHz 4/4/7 Four Con. • • • The neck is fuller and rounder than original 

SRB-1B / Rplcmt. for Rickenbacker ® Bass Alnico V 8.30k 8.00KHz 6/4/7 Four Con. • • • Bridge pickup is hotter, fatter and punchier than original 

SMB-4D / 4-String Rplcmt. for Music Man ® Ceramic Bar 2.60k* 9.40KHz** 7/8/6 Four Con. • • • Traditional, powerful, punchy tone with enhanced highs 

SMB-4A / 4-Str. Alnico Rplcmt. for Music Man ® Alnico II Rods 4.18k* 9.90KHz** 8/8/5 Four Con. • • • Mid-’70s warmth with punch 

SMB-5D / 5-Str. Rplcmt. for Music Man ® Ceramic Bar 2.90k* 7.80KHz** 7/8/6 Four Con. • • • Traditional, powerful, punchy tone with enhanced highs 

SMB-5A / 5-Str. Alnico Rplcmt. for Music Man ® Alnico II Rods 5.01k* 8.35KHz** 8/8/5 Four Con. • • • High output for mid-’70s warmth with punch 

basslines Steve Bailey Fundamental Fretless (Active Pickups) 

AJB-2ASB / Pickup, Preamp System, 4-, 5-Str. Ceramic Bar 8.20KHz 6.80KHz 6/5/7 Two Con. • • • • Enhanced highs make harmonics “pop” 

ASB-2ASB / Pickup, Preamp System, 6-Str. Ceramic Bar 8.00KHz 7.10KHz 8/4/7 Two Con. • • • • Same size as ASB-6 “Phase I” 

PMS 418/Reference = 

C:55 M:42 Y:58 K:3 

78 

PMS 

C:0 M: 

PMS 158/Edit 

C:0 M:60 Y:94 K 

Part Number 910011 Rev. C

2009 PRODUCT SOURCEBOOK - Seymour Duncan

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