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Seymour Duncan SH-1n & b Vintage Blues Black set of 2 vs Seymour Duncan STC-3PSB Fundamental 3-Band Tone Circuit For Passive Pickups

Product A is a guitar humbucker pickup set designed for blues and rock; Product B is a bass tone circuit with active EQ for fretless bass. These serve completely different instruments and purposes—guitarists need Product A, while fretless bass players need Product B.

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Seymour Duncan SH-1n & b Vintage Blues Black set of 2

$198.00
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Seymour Duncan STC-3PSB Fundamental 3-Band Tone Circuit For Passive Pickups

$195.00
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Specs side by side

Seymour Duncan SH-1n & b Vintage Blues Black set of 2Seymour Duncan STC-3PSB Fundamental 3-Band Tone Circuit For Passive Pickups
Price$198.00$195.00
BrandSeymour DuncanSeymour Duncan
Pickup TypeSetAny Position
ConditionNewNew

Why choose Seymour Duncan SH-1n & b Vintage Blues Black set of 2

  • Warm, PAF-style tone with vintage character ideal for blues and classic rock
  • Hand-built using vintage techniques and original Gibson Kalamazoo winder
  • Brighter top end and compressed response suited to modern amplifiers
  • Works across all skill levels from beginner to professional

Why choose Seymour Duncan STC-3PSB Fundamental 3-Band Tone Circuit For Passive Pickups

  • Active 3-band tone circuit with harmonic-focused EQ optimized for fretless bass
  • Versatile enough for jazz, funk, studio, and live performance demands
  • Specifically engineered to bring out fretless harmonics with mid-range boost
  • Low-noise active electronics improve articulation and clarity
Bottom line: Choose the Seymour Duncan SH-1n & b if you play guitar and want classic blues-rock tone. Choose the STC-3PSB if you play electric fretless bass and need professional-grade active tone shaping.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use these products on the same instrument?

No. The SH-1n & b is a guitar humbucker pickup set. The STC-3PSB is a bass tone circuit. They are designed for different instruments entirely.

Which is better for metal or aggressive styles?

Neither is ideal for metal. The guitar pickup is marked 'not ideal for metal' due to its warm, compressed character. The bass circuit is also marked 'not ideal for metal' in its recommended genres.

Do I need any special wiring knowledge to install these?

The guitar pickups require standard humbucker installation soldering. The bass tone circuit is an active electronics retrofit system that requires more involved wiring and battery integration, typically suited to intermediate or advanced users.

What output level and noise floor should I expect?

The guitar pickup has 8.2 DCR output with vintage-style characteristics. The bass circuit is active electronics with low-noise design, delivering articulate response across its 3-band EQ.

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