Seymour Duncan SM-2B Custom Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Bridge Pickup
Seymour Duncan SM-2B Custom Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Bridge Pickup
In stock
- SKU
- 11102-34
Description
application
High output mini-humbucker. Great for heavy blues,classic rock,hard rock and metal.
description
The ceramic bar magnet and hot coil windings give this pickup a more aggressive upper-mid detail than the SM-3,which makes it great for slide and higher output music styles. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup
Available for both neck and bridge positions. The bridge version is high output. The neck version is compensated for tonal balance. Often,an SM-2b Custom is used in the bridge with an SM-1n Vintage in the neck for versatility.
guitars
For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards.
players
Brad Whitford / Aerosmith,Robben Ford,Cesar Rosas / Los Lobos
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SM-2B Custom Mini Humbucker is a high-output bridge pickup built for blues, hard rock, classic rock, and metal, delivering aggressive upper-mid detail and articulate response ideal for slide playing and heavy tones. Its ceramic bar magnet and hot coil windings cut through live mixes with authority, making it a trusted choice for gigging players and touring pros who demand reliability and punch. Comes with four-conductor wiring for maximum flexibility in your rig.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What styles and genres is this pickup best suited for?
The SM-2B Custom excels in blues, hard rock, classic rock, and metal. Its aggressive upper-mid character and high output make it less suited to jazz and folk applications.
How does the SM-2B Custom compare to other Seymour Duncan mini humbuckers?
The SM-2B Custom has hotter coil windings and more aggressive upper-mid detail than the SM-3, and is often paired with the SM-1n Vintage neck pickup for a combination that balances output and versatility across positions.
What's included with this pickup?
The SM-2B Custom comes with a four-conductor hookup cable, giving you wiring flexibility for coil-splitting or series/parallel switching options.
Is this a bridge or neck pickup, and does it come in both versions?
This is the bridge version, which is voiced with high output. A neck version (SM-2n) is also available and is compensated for tonal balance in the neck position.
What type of guitar does this pickup work best in?
The SM-2B Custom works especially well in balanced, warm-sounding guitars, particularly those with mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards.
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