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Seymour Duncan Humbucker STL-2T Hot Lead Tapped Pickup For Tele vs Seymour Duncan SJ5-3B Quarter Pound 5-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
The STL-2T is a Telecaster bridge pickup built for hard rock and metal with aggressive treble cut, while the SJ5-3B is a 5-string jazz bass bridge pickup engineered for articulate, punchy tone in ensemble settings. Choose the STL-2T if you play electric guitar and need modern high-gain voicing; choose the SJ5-3B if you play 5-string jazz bass and need focused definition in a band context.
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Seymour Duncan Humbucker STL-2T Hot Lead Tapped Pickup For Tele
Seymour Duncan SJ5-3B Quarter Pound 5-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Humbucker STL-2T Hot Lead Tapped Pickup For Tele | Seymour Duncan SJ5-3B Quarter Pound 5-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker STL-2T Hot Lead Tapped Pickup For Tele
- ✓ Fits Telecaster bridge position with classic single-coil format
- ✓ Tapped output offers two volume levels from one pickup
- ✓ 5 KHz peak and balanced EQ (5/6/5) cuts through high-gain settings
- ✓ Flat pole pieces and no steel bottom plate preserve natural Tele snap
Why choose Seymour Duncan SJ5-3B Quarter Pound 5-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
- ✓ Designed for 5-string Jazz bass with 78.7mm string spacing compatibility
- ✓ Over-wound coil and 22.2 kΩ resistance deliver assertive jazz presence
- ✓ 7/3/6 EQ curve emphasizes low-end weight and treble clarity for ensemble cut
- ✓ 5.56 kHz resonant peak provides articulation without loss of definition
Frequently asked questions
Are these pickups compatible with the same instrument?
No. The STL-2T is a single-coil Telecaster bridge pickup for electric guitar. The SJ5-3B is a single-coil bridge pickup for 5-string jazz bass. They are not interchangeable.
Which has higher output?
The SJ5-3B has higher DC resistance at 22.2 kΩ versus the STL-2T's 15.6 kΩ, meaning the bass pickup produces greater output. However, each is voiced for its respective instrument and genre.
Can either pickup work for blues or jazz?
The SJ5-3B is designed specifically for jazz and studio sessions. The STL-2T is not ideal for jazz or blues due to its aggressive treble peak and hard-rock voicing, though intermediate players could adapt it depending on amp and technique.
Do both have feedback elimination?
Yes, both use wax potting to eliminate microphonic squeal and feedback under dynamic playing. Both are built for high-output applications where feedback control matters.