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Seymour Duncan TB-PG1B Trembucker Pearly Gates Pickup Gold Cover vs Seymour Duncan NYC Bass bridge 4 Strg Pickup
The Seymour Duncan TB-PG1B is a guitar bridge humbucker for rock and metal, while the NYC Bass is a bass bridge pickup for jazz and funk. They serve completely different instruments and cannot be compared as alternatives.
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Seymour Duncan TB-PG1B Trembucker Pearly Gates Pickup Gold Cover
Seymour Duncan NYC Bass bridge 4 Strg Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan TB-PG1B Trembucker Pearly Gates Pickup Gold Cover | Seymour Duncan NYC Bass bridge 4 Strg Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.00 | $155.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Any Position | — |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan TB-PG1B Trembucker Pearly Gates Pickup Gold Cover
- ✓ Hand-crafted guitar humbucker with warm singing highs and punchy mids
- ✓ F-spaced design fits Fender tremolo systems
- ✓ 8.34k ohm output provides medium-hot response ideal for high-gain applications
- ✓ Gold cover offers corrosion resistance and classic aesthetic
Why choose Seymour Duncan NYC Bass bridge 4 Strg Pickup
- ✓ Purpose-built for 4-string bass with articulate midrange peak at 2.4 kHz
- ✓ EQ voicing (9/8/5) cuts through dense mixes with clarity and punch
- ✓ Alnico 2 magnets with exposed pole-pieces for defined note separation
- ✓ Four-conductor cabling enables coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring flexibility
Frequently asked questions
Can I use either of these pickups interchangeably?
No. The TB-PG1B is a six-string guitar humbucker designed for Fender-style tremolo systems. The NYC Bass is a four-string bass pickup with different dimensions, impedance, and mounting requirements. They are not compatible with each other's instruments.
What instruments do these fit?
The TB-PG1B fits Fender-style electric guitars in the bridge position with a standard humbucker rout and tremolo system. The NYC Bass fits standard 4-string bass guitars with a DC 40 rout bridge position.
Which genres suit each pickup?
The TB-PG1B excels in rock, metal, and hard rock where high-gain clarity and sustain matter. The NYC Bass is voiced for jazz, funk, and rock bass where articulation, midrange cut, and note definition are priorities.
How do their output levels compare?
Direct comparison is not meaningful since they measure different things: the TB-PG1B lists 8.34k ohms (guitar output), while the NYC Bass lists 21.43 kΩ DC resistance (bass impedance). Each is optimized for its respective instrument's electrical characteristics.