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Seymour Duncan Cory Wong Clean Machine White Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan ASB-2ASB Steve Bailey 6-String Fretless System 2-Band Tone Circuit
The Cory Wong Clean Machine is a passive guitar pickup set for articulate clean tones and funk playing, while the Steve Bailey ASB-2ASB is an active electronics system designed specifically for 6-string fretless bass with midrange-focused tone shaping. Choose the Clean Machine if you play guitar and want bright, clear single-coil character; choose the Steve Bailey system if you own a fretless bass and need active electronics optimized for harmonic clarity.
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Seymour Duncan Cory Wong Clean Machine White Pickup Set
Seymour Duncan ASB-2ASB Steve Bailey 6-String Fretless System 2-Band Tone Circuit
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Cory Wong Clean Machine White Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan ASB-2ASB Steve Bailey 6-String Fretless System 2-Band Tone Circuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $347.00 | $349.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | — | Any Position |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Cory Wong Clean Machine White Pickup Set
- ✓ Handcrafted in Santa Barbara with proven Alnico magnet quality
- ✓ Hum-canceling bridge pickup maintains single-coil brightness without 60-cycle noise
- ✓ Passive design works with any standard guitar wiring and amplifier
- ✓ Three-piece set covers neck, middle, and bridge positions in one purchase
Why choose Seymour Duncan ASB-2ASB Steve Bailey 6-String Fretless System 2-Band Tone Circuit
- ✓ Purpose-built active system designed specifically for 6-string fretless bass
- ✓ 2-band tone circuit with adjustable frequency contour emphasizes fretless harmonics
- ✓ Long battery life of approximately 1,000 continuous hours per charge
- ✓ Dual trim potentiometers allow fine-tuning EQ character for different playing styles
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does each product fit?
The Cory Wong Clean Machine is a three-piece guitar pickup set for standard electric guitar configurations. The Steve Bailey ASB-2ASB is an active electronics system engineered specifically for 6-string fretless bass instruments.
Do these products require external power?
The Cory Wong Clean Machine uses passive design and requires no external power, working directly with standard guitar amplifiers. The Steve Bailey ASB-2ASB is an active system powered by a single 9-volt battery, with the option to wire two batteries in series for extended headroom.
What tonal character does each system deliver?
The Clean Machine produces glassy, articulate single-coil tones with transparent midrange and bright highs, ideal for funky and rhythmic playing. The Steve Bailey system emphasizes harmonic clarity and midrange definition optimized for fretless playing, with adjustable frequency contour controls for tone shaping.
Are these difficult to install?
The Clean Machine pickups are standard passive components requiring wiring into a guitar's existing harness and electronics. The Steve Bailey ASB-2ASB includes a pre-wired harness and integrated controls designed to simplify installation into a fretless bass.