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Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black or Nickel) vs Seymour Duncan PAF Benedetto Pickup (Gold)
The A-6 is a single-coil jazz pickup with low output and vintage character, while the PAF Benedetto is a hand-built humbucker with balanced output and broader versatility across jazz, blues, and rock. Choose the A-6 for pure jazz tone in a traditional archtop; choose the PAF Benedetto if you want one pickup that handles multiple genres with natural compression and harmonic richness.
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Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black or Nickel)
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black or Nickel) | Seymour Duncan PAF Benedetto Pickup (Gold) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Any Position | Any Position |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black or Nickel)
- ✓ Authentic single-coil jazz voicing with articulate highs
- ✓ Very low output preserves natural dynamics and finger dynamics
- ✓ Warm midrange character ideal for traditional jazz applications
- ✓ Budget-friendly entry point for jazz players
Why choose Seymour Duncan PAF Benedetto Pickup (Gold)
- ✓ Hand-built humbucker with balanced output for broader style flexibility
- ✓ Alnico 5 magnet delivers natural compression and harmonic richness
- ✓ Works equally well in jazz, blues, and rock contexts
- ✓ 4-conductor shielded lead wire enables coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring
Frequently asked questions
What's the main tone difference between these pickups?
The A-6 is a single-coil with emphasized articulate highs and warm midrange, while the PAF Benedetto is a humbucker with natural compression, harmonic richness, and a more balanced frequency response. The A-6 is brighter and thinner; the PAF is fuller-bodied.
Can either pickup handle rock?
The PAF Benedetto is designed for jazz, blues, and rock contexts with its 8.30k ohm output. The A-6 is optimized for jazz and blues, with its low output making it less ideal for rock applications that typically demand more presence.
Are these pickups wiring-flexible?
The PAF Benedetto includes a 4-conductor shielded lead wire that supports coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring options. The A-6 description does not specify multi-conductor wiring options.
Which is hand-built?
The PAF Benedetto is explicitly hand-built in Santa Barbara, California. The A-6 description does not specify hand-built construction.