Seymour Duncan SMB-5S 5-String Ceramic Magnet Pickup & 3-Band Tone Cir

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Seymour Duncan SMB-5S 5-String Ceramic Magnet Pickup & 3-Band Tone Circuits For Music Man

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11402-35
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Description

application
1976-voiced humbucker. Great for blues,funk,classic rock,southern rock,jam,and hard rock.

description
The Alnico magnets,together with unique coil windings,have the effect of extending both ends of the frequency spectrum beyond that of the ceramic magnet version. In other words,the Alnico version is both warmer on the bottom and more detailed on top. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable and logo cover.

complete setup
Generally used together with STC-3M3 and -3M4 Tone Circuits for optimal tonal control.

basses
Replacement for 4-string Music Man® StingRay® basses from 1976 to present and for 5-string Music Man StingRay basses up to 1992. For post-’92 5-string basses,see three-coil version.

players
Darrell Harris / Gary Puckett,Dan Lutz / Andy Summers,Roger Camero / No Motiv

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Condition New
Country of Manufacture United States
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At a Glance

The Seymour Duncan SMB-5S is a 1976-voiced humbucker pickup for 5-string Music Man basses that delivers warm lows, articulate mids, and detailed highs with vintage character and punchy attack. Built for blues, funk, classic rock, and hard rock players who need reliable, road-tested tone that sits perfectly in the band mix without breaking the bank. Pair it with the STC-3M3 or -3M4 tone circuits for full tonal control and the authentic StingRay voice that's powered countless gigging musicians.

Who This Is For

Great for

  • ✓ Blues
  • ✓ Funk
  • ✓ Classic Rock
  • ✓ Hard Rock
  • ✓ Southern Rock

Not the best pick for

  • – Metal
  • – Djent

Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

What Music Man bass models is this pickup compatible with?

The SMB-5S fits 5-string Music Man StingRay basses up to 1992. For post-1992 5-string models, Seymour Duncan recommends their three-coil version instead. It also works with 4-string StingRay basses from 1976 to present.

What tone circuits should I use with this pickup?

Seymour Duncan pairs the SMB-5S with the STC-3M3 and STC-3M4 tone circuits for optimal tonal control. These circuits unlock the full range of the pickup's warm lows, articulate mids, and detailed highs.

How does this differ from the SMB-4S model?

The SMB-5S is voiced for 5-string basses and uses ceramic magnets combined with unique coil windings to deliver warm bottom end and detailed top end. The comparable SMB-4S is designed for 4-string applications.

What genres does this pickup work best for?

The SMB-5S excels in blues, funk, classic rock, hard rock, southern rock, and jam styles. Its vintage character and articulate midrange make it less suited for metal and djent applications.

What's included with this pickup?

The SMB-5S comes with a four-conductor hookup cable and a logo cover. You'll need to source your own tone circuits separately for full tonal control.

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