Seymour Duncan JB & Jazz Humbucker Set - Electric Guitar Pickups for Blues, Rock, Country, and Metal

In 1974, while in England, Seymour crafted this iconic humbucker combination, which has since become his favorite set of pickups: the SH-4 JB for the bridge and the SH-2n Jazz Model for the neck. This pairing offers one of the most versatile humbuckers ever created. The JB Model humbucker stands out as our most popular pickup to date. It enhances the bridge position of any guitar equipped with humbuckers, providing a perfect blend of power and versatility. Featuring hot coils and an alnico 5 bar magnet, this pickup produces a distinctive upper midrange attack, a tight and articulate low end, and harmonically rich highs that resonate beautifully. Whether for blues, country, or the heaviest hard rock and metal, the JB is the ideal bridge pickup.

Moving to the neck, the Jazz Model humbucker employs an alnico 5 bar magnet along with a specially designed coil winding, yielding a clear, glassy treble response that complements its well-defined, full low end. Its scooped midrange gives the Jazz Model a smooth, unique tonal character. Initially designed to pair with the JB Model bridge pickup, the Jazz proves to be an incredibly versatile humbucker that can adapt to virtually any musical style. It is well-suited as a neck position option for many of our moderate to high-output bridge humbuckers.

Over the years, the Jazz Model has been embraced by numerous legendary musicians, ranging from Randy Rhoads and Jeff Beck to Seymour W. Duncan himself. Craftsmanship is a priority, as these humbuckers are hand-built in our Santa Barbara, CA facility. Each unit utilizes an alnico 5 bar magnet, a nickel silver bottom plate, four-conductor lead wire for various wiring configurations, and is vacuum wax potted to ensure squeal-free performance.

Best-Selling Humbucker Set: This remarkable set features an SH-4 JB for the bridge and an SH-2N Jazz Model for the neck. Together, these pickups have established themselves as one of the most enduring and versatile humbucker combinations ever made.

Versatile Range: The exceptional versatility of this humbucker set allows it to cater to a variety of musical genres and playing techniques. Be it blues, country, hard rock, or heavy metal, the JB and Jazz Model combination delivers impressive performance across the board.

Unique Tone: With hot coils and an alnico 5 bar magnet, this set provides distinct tonal qualities. The tight and well-defined low end pairs perfectly with the harmonically rich upper midrange and highs, enabling expressive lead playing and robust rhythm tones.

Dynamic Response: The JB injects energy and versatility into the bridge position of any humbucker-equipped guitar, producing a dynamic response that reacts thoughtfully to your playing style. It offers ample output without compromising clarity, breathing life into any instrument. Meanwhile, the Jazz Model neck adds an articulate, glassy treble response that synergizes wonderfully with its full, yet tight low end.

Made in the USA: Each pickup is hand-crafted in our Santa Barbara, CA factory, incorporating an alnico 5 bar magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, four-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options, and is vacuum wax potted for seamless performance free of feedback.

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