Seymour Duncan SJM-1N Vintage Neck Pickup For Jaguar

Seymour Duncan SJM-1N Vintage Neck Pickup For Jazzmaster

The SJM-1N is a vintage-voiced neck pickup engineered specifically for Jazzmaster instruments, delivering the articulate, woody character that defined classic offset guitar tones. This reverse wound, reverse polarity design integrates seamlessly with bridge pickups to eliminate hum while preserving the original Jazzmaster voice. Built by Seymour Duncan's experienced team, it captures the warmth and clarity of vintage instruments without the fragility of aged components.

Tone & Characteristics

The Alnico V magnet and 6.5 kΩ DC resistance produce a balanced, slightly warm output with excellent note definition across the neck. The 10.2 kHz resonant peak sits in the sweet spot for clarity without harshness, while the EQ curve (5 bass / 3 mid / 9 treble) emphasizes articulate highs and focused lows—ideal for clean tones, surf, and vintage-leaning styles. On stage, this translates to a neck pickup that cuts through the mix with presence while maintaining the woody character that makes Jazzmasters distinctive in a live setting.

Construction & Specifications

Wound with single conductor cloth wire for authentic vintage response, this pickup employs reverse wound, reverse polarity (RW/RP) winding to cancel noise when paired with standard bridge pickups. The neck-position design focuses on sustain and clarity without overwhelming midrange presence, making it equally effective for rhythm work and melodic playing. The reverse-wound configuration is particularly valuable in live venues where RF interference and stage noise are unavoidable—you get hum-free operation without sacrificing the vintage tone that players rely on night after night.

Key Features

• Magnet Type: Alnico V Rods
• DC Resistance: 6.5 kΩ (Neck)
• Resonant Peak: 10.2 kHz
• EQ Profile: 5 Bass / 3 Mid / 9 Treble
• Winding: Reverse Wound, Reverse Polarity (RW/RP)
• Cable: Single Conductor Cloth
• Position: Neck
• Vintage-voiced design for classic Jazzmaster tone
• Hum cancellation when paired with standard bridge pickup
• No cover or claw included

The SJM-1N delivers authentic vintage Jazzmaster character with modern reliability, making it the natural choice for gigging musicians and collectors seeking that era-correct offset tone without compromise.