Seymour Duncan SM-1 Vintage Mini-Humbucker Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan SM-1 Vintage Mini-Humbucker Pickup Set

The SM-1 Vintage Mini-Humbucker set delivers the warm, articulate character of classic mini-humbuckers with refined balance across neck and bridge positions. Hand-made in Santa Barbara, CA, these pickups are engineered for players seeking vintage-voiced tones with clarity and definition in compact form factors. The pairing of SM-1n neck and SM-1b bridge pickups provides cohesive response across the instrument.

Tone & Resonance

The Alnico V bar magnets combined with a 5/4/6 EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasize midrange clarity while maintaining warmth in the low end and articulate highs. With distinct resonant peaks—7 kHz at the neck and 6 kHz at the bridge—these pickups cut through a live mix with vintage character suited to classic rock, blues, and jazz without sacrificing the modern definition needed on stage.

Specifications & Build

The neck pickup measures 6.54 kΩ DC resistance while the bridge sits at 7.57 kΩ, providing balanced output between positions. Firebird-style mounting rings with 3-48 humbucker mounting screws ensure secure, reliable installation that holds up through touring and regular gigging, and the 1 conductor braided shield cable provides dependable signal transmission and noise rejection in any venue.

Key Features

• SM-1n neck and SM-1b bridge pickups included
• Alnico V bar magnets
• Neck DC resistance: 6.54 kΩ
• Bridge DC resistance: 7.57 kΩ
• Neck resonant peak: 7 kHz
• Bridge resonant peak: 6 kHz
• EQ: 5 Bass / 4 Mid / 6 Treble
• 1 conductor braided shield cable
• Firebird-style mounting ring with 3-48 humbucker mounting screw
• Hand made in Santa Barbara, CA

This pickup set represents Seymour Duncan's commitment to vintage authenticity paired with the road-tested reliability gigging musicians depend on—ideal for upgrading or restoring instruments that demand tonal character, responsive dynamics, and consistent performance night after night.