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Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5N Blackouts For Bass 5-String Neck Pickup vs Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5B Blackouts For Bass 5-String Bridge Pickup
The Neck Pickup delivers deeper lows and greater dynamic range suited to aggressive drop-tuning riffs, while the Bridge Pickup offers high-output punch and upper-midrange clarity ideal for slap, funk, and cutting through dense mixes. Choose the Neck for foundational tone-shaping in metal; choose the Bridge for articulate attack and modern production clarity.
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Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5N Blackouts For Bass 5-String Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5B Blackouts For Bass 5-String Bridge Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5N Blackouts For Bass 5-String Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5B Blackouts For Bass 5-String Bridge Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5N Blackouts For Bass 5-String Neck Pickup
- ✓ Deeper lows and expanded low-end response for drop tunings and heavy riffing
- ✓ Greater dynamic range captures nuance in aggressive playing styles
- ✓ Cleaner highs reduce need for EQ tweaking in metal contexts
- ✓ Neck-position voicing supports full-spectrum tone foundation
Why choose Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5B Blackouts For Bass 5-String Bridge Pickup
- ✓ High-output design cuts through dense mixes in modern rock and studio work
- ✓ 8.0 kHz resonant peak emphasizes articulation for slap and fingerstyle clarity
- ✓ Punchy, aggressive attack ideal for funk and contemporary playing styles
- ✓ Bright upper midrange definition stands out in band contexts
Frequently asked questions
Are these pickups meant to be used together or separately?
These are designed for different positions—the Neck Pickup for neck position and the Bridge Pickup for bridge position. A complete setup typically uses both together on a 5-string bass. Each is voiced to complement its position's natural acoustic behavior.
Which is better for metal?
Both excel in metal, but for different reasons. The Neck Pickup provides the deep, dynamic foundation crucial for heavy riffing and drop tunings. The Bridge Pickup's aggressive attack and upper-midrange clarity help solos and passages cut through. Many metal players use both as a matched pair.
What's the tone difference between them?
The Neck Pickup emphasizes deeper lows, dynamic range, and cleaner highs for balanced aggression. The Bridge Pickup emphasizes high output, a strong 8.0 kHz peak for articulation, and a bright upper midrange for punch. Bridge is punchier and more present; Neck is deeper and more dynamic.
Do both pickups have the same output level?
The Bridge Pickup is specifically described as high-output and is voiced with aggressive EQ (Bass 9 / Treble 9). The Neck Pickup emphasizes dynamic range and tonal balance rather than pure output level, making them complementary in a pair.