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Seymour Duncan Set, Mustaine Thrash Factor Gold Pickup vs Seymour Duncan SSB-5NYCS NYC Passive Soapbar 5-String Pickup Set
The Mustaine Thrash Factor Gold is a signature metal pickup set engineered for aggressive, high-output rhythm work in downtuned and drop-tuned contexts, while the NYC Soapbar 5-String is a passive bass pickup optimized for warm, articulate funk and jazz tones. Choose Mustaine for metal and hard rock; choose NYC for funk, jazz, and studio bass work.
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Seymour Duncan Set, Mustaine Thrash Factor Gold Pickup
Seymour Duncan SSB-5NYCS NYC Passive Soapbar 5-String Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Set, Mustaine Thrash Factor Gold Pickup | Seymour Duncan SSB-5NYCS NYC Passive Soapbar 5-String Pickup Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $318.00 | $329.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | — | Set |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Set, Mustaine Thrash Factor Gold Pickup
- ✓ High-output bridge (16.4 kΩ) cuts through dense metal mixes with aggressive gain
- ✓ Tight, defined low-end articulation perfect for palm-muted riffs and drop tunings
- ✓ Balanced neck pickup (SH-1n '59 at 8.13 kΩ) maintains clarity on leads without sacrificing intensity
- ✓ Alnico V magnets deliver responsive dynamics and rich harmonic content for metal
Why choose Seymour Duncan SSB-5NYCS NYC Passive Soapbar 5-String Pickup Set
- ✓ Warm low-mid character with controlled brightness suited to funk and jazz tones
- ✓ Punchy attack and articulate response ideal for studio and home recording clarity
- ✓ 5-string spacing and Alnico II rods optimized for modern bass applications
- ✓ Lower resonant peaks (2.4–3.2 kHz) provide vintage character without harshness
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Mustaine Thrash Factor in jazz or funk?
No. The Mustaine set is voiced specifically for metal and hard rock with aggressive high output and tight low-end definition, making it unsuitable for the warm, articulate tones required in jazz and funk.
Can I use the NYC Soapbar 5-String in metal?
No. The NYC Soapbar is a bass pickup designed for funk and jazz with warm low-mids and controlled brightness; it is not engineered for the high-output, aggressive response needed in metal guitar applications.
What is the key spec difference between these two sets?
The Mustaine bridge runs 16.4 kΩ for aggressive metal gain, while the NYC bridge runs 21.43 kΩ with a resonant peak at 2.4 kHz for warm jazz and funk tones. They are also designed for entirely different instruments: Mustaine for 6-string guitar, NYC for 5-string bass.
Do both sets offer wiring flexibility?
The Mustaine Thrash Factor includes four-conductor wiring on each pickup for series, parallel, and split configurations. The NYC Soapbar specifications provided do not detail configuration options beyond four-conductor wiring.