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Seymour Duncan Little'59\Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan SMB-5A 3 Coil Pickup
The Little'59/Vintage Stack is a Telecaster guitar pickup set delivering classic single-coil tones for guitar players, while the SMB-5A is a bass pickup designed for Music Man 3-coil basses. These are completely different instruments—choose based on whether you're upgrading a Tele or a Music Man bass.
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Seymour Duncan Little'59\Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Little'59\Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan SMB-5A 3 Coil Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $234.00 | $235.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Little'59\Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set
- ✓ Drop-in fit for Fender American Standard Telecaster without modification
- ✓ Vintage-voiced tone with articulate high-end and smooth midrange ideal for country, blues, and indie
- ✓ Balanced bridge and neck pairing with different magnet types for tonal complexity
- ✓ Includes four-conductor cables for wiring flexibility
Why choose Seymour Duncan SMB-5A 3 Coil Pickup
- ✓ Three tonal settings (series, parallel, split) via 3-way blade switch for sonic versatility
- ✓ Hand-built with premium Alnico 5 magnets and Forbon flatwork for stability
- ✓ High output with punchy mids and tight lows cuts through live and studio settings
- ✓ Hum-canceling in all modes for clean operation in any environment
Frequently asked questions
Can I use either pickup on both guitar and bass?
No. The Little'59/Vintage Stack is engineered exclusively for Fender Telecaster guitar pickup routes. The SMB-5A is designed specifically for Music Man 3-coil bass models. They are not cross-compatible.
Which pickup has more output?
The SMB-5A has higher output optimized for bass and cutting through a mix. The Little'59/Vintage Stack delivers medium output characteristic of vintage single-coil Telecaster tones.
Do both pickups eliminate feedback and noise?
Yes. The Little'59/Vintage Stack uses wax potting for microphonic elimination. The SMB-5A uses vacuum wax potting for stability and hum-canceling is built into all three of its tonal modes.
Which is better for genre versatility?
For guitar, the Little'59/Vintage Stack excels in country, blues, rock, and indie but is not ideal for metal. For bass, the SMB-5A's three switchable coil configurations provide versatility across funk, progressive, studio, and live performance.