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Seymour Duncan SM-1N Vintage Mini Humbucker 1-Conductor Neck Pickup vs Seymour Duncan TB-14 Trembucker Custom 5 Pickup Nickel Cover
The SM-1N is a compact vintage-voiced neck pickup for jazz, blues, and studio work in guitars with tight cavities, while the TB-14 is a high-output bridge pickup designed for classic rock, hard rock, and metal on wide-spaced guitars. Choose based on position, guitar type, and your genre.
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Seymour Duncan SM-1N Vintage Mini Humbucker 1-Conductor Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan TB-14 Trembucker Custom 5 Pickup Nickel Cover
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SM-1N Vintage Mini Humbucker 1-Conductor Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan TB-14 Trembucker Custom 5 Pickup Nickel Cover | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SM-1N Vintage Mini Humbucker 1-Conductor Neck Pickup
- ✓ Compact Firebird-style design fits semi-hollow and offset guitars where standard humbuckers won't fit
- ✓ Warm, articulate vintage tone with balanced EQ suited to jazz, blues, and studio recording
- ✓ Moderate 6.54 kΩ output preserves note clarity and string separation for nuanced playing
- ✓ 1-conductor wiring simplifies installation in tight neck cavities
Why choose Seymour Duncan TB-14 Trembucker Custom 5 Pickup Nickel Cover
- ✓ High 14.8k ohm output delivers modern punch and sustain ideal for hard rock and metal
- ✓ Trembucker spacing accommodates wide string spacing on contemporary bridge positions
- ✓ Vacuum wax potted construction provides superior durability and noise rejection
- ✓ 4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting flexibility for tonal versatility
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the TB-14 in the neck position?
The TB-14 is specifically engineered as a bridge-position pickup with Trembucker spacing for wide string spacing. The SM-1N is designed for neck position with its balanced voicing and compact footprint.
Which pickup is better for metal?
The TB-14 is designed for metal and hard rock with its high 14.8k ohm output and sustained distortion capability. The SM-1N is explicitly not ideal for metal due to its warm, moderate-output vintage character.
What's the key difference in output and tone?
The SM-1N has moderate 6.54 kΩ output with warm lows and articulate mids for vintage clarity. The TB-14 has high 14.8k ohm output with articulate treble and modern punch, suited to heavier styles.
Do these pickups work with coil-splitting?
The TB-14 includes 4-conductor shielded wiring that enables coil-splitting configurations. The SM-1N uses 1-conductor braided shield wiring, which does not support coil-splitting.