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Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model White 4-Conductor Pickup vs Seymour Duncan STK-J2B Hot Stack 4-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
These are fundamentally different products for different instruments: the SH-1n is a neck humbucker for electric guitar, while the STK-J2B is a bridge pickup for four-string jazz bass. Choose the SH-1n if you play guitar and want warm, articulate vintage tones; choose the STK-J2B if you play bass and need bright, punchy output for jazz and funk.
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Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model White 4-Conductor Pickup
Seymour Duncan STK-J2B Hot Stack 4-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model White 4-Conductor Pickup | Seymour Duncan STK-J2B Hot Stack 4-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | — | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model White 4-Conductor Pickup
- ✓ Vintage-voiced neck humbucker with warm, articulate character ideal for blues, rock, and jazz guitar
- ✓ 4-conductor wiring unlocks coil-splitting and phase-switching for tonal versatility
- ✓ Moderate output and responsive dynamics preserve note definition and touch sensitivity
- ✓ Alnico V magnet with 6.8 kHz peak delivers focused midrange without aggressive treble
Why choose Seymour Duncan STK-J2B Hot Stack 4-String Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
- ✓ High-output bridge pickup engineered specifically for four-string jazz bass with tight articulation
- ✓ Stacked-coil design provides hum-free operation while maintaining Jazz Bass form factor
- ✓ 5.5 kHz resonant peak cuts through live and studio mixes with pronounced midrange definition
- ✓ Handmade in California with vacuum wax potting for long-term stability and zero microphonic feedback
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these pickups interchangeably?
No. The SH-1n is a full-size guitar humbucker for neck position; the STK-J2B is a compact bass bridge pickup. They are completely different instruments and cannot be swapped.
Which is better for studio recording?
Both are studio-grade. The SH-1n suits guitar recordings in blues, rock, and jazz where articulation and warmth matter. The STK-J2B suits bass recordings in jazz and funk where clarity and punch are priorities.
How do the output levels compare?
The SH-1n has moderate output (7.6 kΩ impedance) designed for dynamic response and note definition. The STK-J2B has higher output (25.2 kΩ resistance) for aggressive punch, but they serve different instruments so direct comparison is not meaningful.
Do both offer hum-free operation?
Yes. The SH-1n is a standard dual-coil humbucker design that cancels hum. The STK-J2B uses stacked-coil design for additional hum-cancellation, but both are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback.