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Seymour Duncan SMB-5A 5-String Music Man Alnico Pickup – New Seymour Duncan Guitar Effect Pedal

£139.00

This 1976-voiced humbucker from legendary manufacturer Seymour Duncan is a great replacement on 5-string Music Man Stingray basses (Pre-1992). This pickup also comes with a four-conductor hookup cable.

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The Seymour Duncan SMB-5A 5-String Music Man Alnico Pickup is in New condition and made by Seymour Duncan , it is a great Pickup Alnico Man Music 5-String SMB-5A Duncan Seymour Guitar Effect Pedal- This 1976-voiced humbucker from legendary manufacturer Seymour Duncan is a great replacement on 5-string Music Man Stingray basses (Pre-1992). This pickup also comes with a four-conductor hookup cable. . Available from Just Pedals for only £ 139 The Seymour Duncan SMB-5A Alnico Pickup is a 1976-voiced humbucker. Great for funk classic rock southern rock blues jam and hard rock. Extended Frequency Spectrum Over Ceramic The SMB-5A boasts a design of alnico magnets together with unique coil windings which extend both ends of the frequency spectrum beyond that of the ceramic magnet version. Basically the Alnico version is both warmer on the bottom and more detailed on top. This pickup comes with a four-conductor hookup cable and logo cover. Replacement for Music Man Stingray Basses (Pre-1992) This pickup acts as a replacement for 4-string Music Man® StingRay® basses up to 1992.

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About Seymour Duncan

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Seymour Duncan is a renowned manufacturer of guitar pickups and related electronics, known for their commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and premium sound quality. Established in the 1970s by Seymour W. Duncan, the company has become synonymous with high-performance pickups that cater to the needs of musicians across genres and styles. Seymour Duncan pickups are celebrated for their clarity, dynamic range, and versatility, offering players a wide array of tones to explore.

In addition to their extensive lineup of pickups for electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and bass guitars, Seymour Duncan also produces a range of effects pedals, preamps, and accessories designed to enhance players’ tone and performance. The company’s dedication to research and development has led to the creation of innovative technologies such as the JB humbucker, the SSL-5 single-coil pickup, and the active Blackouts series, which have become favorites among professional musicians worldwide.

With a legacy of excellence spanning several decades, Seymour Duncan remains at the forefront of pickup design and manufacturing, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible in pursuit of sonic perfection. Their products are trusted by musicians of all levels, from hobbyists to touring professionals, making Seymour Duncan a respected and beloved name in the music industry.

Alnico

An Alnico pickup is a type of electric guitar pickup that uses Alnico (a blend of aluminium, nickel, and cobalt) magnets to generate its magnetic field.

This type of pickup is known for its warm, smooth, and balanced tonal characteristics, often described as having a vintage or classic sound.

Alnico magnets can be used in various configurations, such as Alnico II, III, V, or VII, each providing different tonal qualities. For example, Alnico II magnets are known for their softer, more mellow tone, while Alnico V magnets offer a brighter, more powerful sound with increased output.

Alnico pickups are popular in many musical genres, especially those seeking a traditional sound, such as blues, rock, and jazz.

Guitar Effect Pedal

A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.

Guitar Pickup

A guitar pickup is a device installed on an electric or acoustic guitar that captures the vibrations of the strings and converts them into an electrical signal. This signal can then be amplified and processed to produce sound through an amplifier. Pickups are essential for electric guitars, as they do not produce much sound acoustically and rely on pickups to be heard at performance levels.

There are several types of guitar pickups, each with unique characteristics:

  1. Single-Coil Pickups: These pickups consist of a single coil of wire wrapped around magnets. They are known for their bright, crisp sound and are commonly used in styles like rock, blues, and country. However, they can be prone to picking up electromagnetic interference, which can lead to a hum.
  2. Humbucker Pickups: Humbuckers use two coils of wire to cancel out the hum and electromagnetic interference often picked up by single-coil pickups. This design results in a thicker, warmer sound with higher output, making them popular in genres like rock, metal, and jazz.
  3. P90 Pickups: A variation of the single-coil pickup, P90s offer a fuller sound with more midrange punch. They are versatile and can be used in a variety of music styles, bridging the gap between the bright tone of single coils and the warmth of humbuckers.
  4. Acoustic Pickups: For acoustic guitars, pickups can be either piezoelectric or microphone-based. Piezo pickups are placed under the saddle and capture the vibration of the strings and the body, while microphone pickups capture the sound acoustically, often blending with piezo signals for a more natural sound.

A pickup plays a significant role in shaping the tone and character of a guitar, allowing musicians to select pickups that best suit their playing style and genre preferences.

 

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