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Seymour Duncan SM-2N Custom Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Neck Pickup vs Seymour Duncan SM-2B Custom Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Bridge Pickup
The SM-2N is a neck-position pickup optimized for articulate midrange clarity and balanced warmth across jazz, rock, and blues; the SM-2B is a bridge-position pickup with higher output and aggressive upper-mids suited to hard rock, classic rock, and metal. Choose the SM-2N for refined note separation and harmonic complexity in neck position, or the SM-2B for punchy, driven bridge-position tones.
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Seymour Duncan SM-2N Custom Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan SM-2B Custom Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Bridge Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SM-2N Custom Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan SM-2B Custom Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Bridge Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SM-2N Custom Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Neck Pickup
- ✓ Articulate midrange with excellent note separation and harmonic complexity
- ✓ Balanced EQ (5/6/6 Bass/Mid/Treble) works cleanly across jazz, rock, and blues
- ✓ Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation in neck position
- ✓ 8.52 kΩ resistance with 9 kHz resonant peak optimized for clarity
Why choose Seymour Duncan SM-2B Custom Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Bridge Pickup
- ✓ High-output design delivers aggressive upper-mid detail for hard rock and metal
- ✓ Hot coil windings excel at slide playing and driven tones
- ✓ Ceramic bar magnet character provides articulate punch in bridge position
- ✓ Works especially well with mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards
Frequently asked questions
Can I use both pickups together in one guitar?
Yes. The SM-2B bridge and SM-2N neck are designed to complement each other, and many players pair them for versatility across multiple genres. The SM-2B can also be paired with the SM-1N Vintage neck pickup for a different tonal balance.
What is the main tonal difference between these two?
The SM-2N emphasizes articulate midrange and harmonic complexity with balanced lows and highs, while the SM-2B features aggressive upper-mid detail and higher output for driven, punchy tones. The SM-2N is more refined; the SM-2B is more aggressive.
Which pickup is better for metal?
The SM-2B bridge pickup is explicitly designed for metal and hard rock with its high output and aggressive upper-mid character. The SM-2N is not recommended for metal applications.
Are both pickups 4-conductor?
Yes, both the SM-2N and SM-2B include 4-conductor cables, allowing series, parallel, or split-coil wiring options for maximum flexibility.