What does B-Stock mean for this pickup?

B-Stock means the pickup is fully functional and sonically identical to new, but may have minor cosmetic imperfections in finish or appearance. The electronics and tone are uncompromised.

Will this pickup fit my guitar without modifications?

Yes. The B-6 features a standard humbucker mounting ring and drop-in fit into any humbucker pickup route, preserving your instrument's original construction and requiring no cavity modifications.

Is this pickup suitable for genres outside jazz?

The B-6 is voiced for warm, articulate jazz tones and is not recommended for metal, djent, or drop-tuning applications where high-output, aggressive voicings are preferred.

What are the dual resonant frequencies, and why do they matter?

The B-6 has a resonant frequency of 4.29 kHz in series mode and 7.93 kHz in split mode. These dual frequencies allow the pickup to respond authentically to both pick attack and fingerstyle playing, capturing the full range of archtop dynamics.

What magnet type does this pickup use?

The B-6 uses Alnico V magnets with a DC resistance of 12.10 K Ohms and an inductance of 7.10 H, delivering the vintage warmth and controlled dynamics archtop players demand.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

Seymour Duncan B-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black)

The Seymour Duncan B-6 Benedetto is a handcrafted humbucker voiced specifically for archtop jazz guitars, delivering warm, articulate tones with controlled output and natural harmonic complexity. This passive design integrates seamlessly into standard humbucker routes, offering the sonic character that defines the Benedetto guitar aesthetic without requiring modification to your instrument's electronics or cavity.

Tone & Electronics

Built on Alnico V magnets with a DC resistance of 12.10 K Ohms, this pickup balances clarity and warmth across the frequency spectrum. The dual resonant frequencies—4.29 kHz in series mode and 7.93 kHz in split mode—deliver responsive voicing that captures both the percussive attack of pick work and the sustain of fingerstyle playing, making it equally effective for jazz standards and contemporary archtop applications on stage or in the studio.

Design & Build Quality

Handmade in Santa Barbara, California, the B-6 features a steel body construction with a 4-core shielded cable for rock-solid noise rejection in live and studio environments. The standard humbucker mounting ring ensures a drop-in fit into any humbucker pickup route, letting you upgrade your tone without any modifications to your instrument while preserving its original construction.

Key Features

Type: Humbucker Pickup
Configuration: Passive
Magnet: Alnico V
DC Resistance: 12.10 K Ohms
Inductance: 7.10 H
Resonant Frequency (Series): 4.29 kHz
Resonant Frequency (Split): 7.93 kHz
Cable: 4-Core Shielded
Body Material: Steel
Dimensions: 7.09 x 3.54 x 1.57 inches
Mount Type: Standard humbucker mounting ring with drop-in fit
Handmade in Santa Barbara, California

The B-6 Benedetto delivers the vintage warmth and controlled dynamics archtop players demand, engineered for reliable performance night after night.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States

Best suited for	Jazz, Archtop Guitar, Studio Sessions, Live Performance
Tonal character	Warm, articulate, controlled output, natural harmonic complexity, vintage warmth
Less specialized for	Metal, Djent, Drop Tunings (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional