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Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pound Pickup For P-Bass vs Seymour Duncan SA-3XL Woody HCTM Hum-Canceling Acoustic Pickup
The SPB-3 Quarter Pound is a high-output P-bass replacement pickup for electric bass players seeking aggressive tone in rock and metal; the SA-3XL Woody is an acoustic guitar soundhole pickup designed for transparent amplification in live and studio settings. These are entirely different instruments and use cases—not comparable alternatives.
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Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pound Pickup For P-Bass
Seymour Duncan SA-3XL Woody HCTM Hum-Canceling Acoustic Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pound Pickup For P-Bass | Seymour Duncan SA-3XL Woody HCTM Hum-Canceling Acoustic Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Any Position | Any Position |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pound Pickup For P-Bass
- ✓ Direct drop-in replacement for American Standard Precision Bass—no modifications needed
- ✓ High-output Alnico 5 design cuts through dense mixes in rock, metal, and funk
- ✓ True humbucking wiring eliminates 60-cycle hum for clean amplified output
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting for durability
Why choose Seymour Duncan SA-3XL Woody HCTM Hum-Canceling Acoustic Pickup
- ✓ Fits standard acoustic guitar soundholes (94–100mm) without routing or modification
- ✓ Stacked-coil hum-canceling design preserves natural acoustic tone and articulation
- ✓ Individually adjustable pole pieces allow per-string balance tuning
- ✓ Includes 14-foot studio-quality low-capacitance cable; fully passive, no batteries
Frequently asked questions
Can I use either pickup on both electric bass and acoustic guitar?
No. The SPB-3 Quarter Pound is engineered exclusively for Precision Bass—it replaces the bass pickup and requires bass amplification. The SA-3XL Woody is designed for acoustic guitar soundholes and will not fit or work on electric bass instruments.
Which pickup is better for jazz or folk music?
The SA-3XL Woody is suitable for folk and other acoustic genres, as it preserves natural acoustic tone. The SPB-3 Quarter Pound is explicitly not ideal for jazz or folk—it delivers aggressive midrange and high output designed for rock and metal.
Do either pickup require batteries or external power?
Both are fully passive designs. The SPB-3 Quarter Pound uses humbucking coils to eliminate hum; the SA-3XL Woody is also passive with stacked-coil hum-canceling. Neither requires batteries or active circuitry.
What is the main installation difference?
The SPB-3 is a direct drop-in replacement for American Standard Precision Bass pickups with no routing required. The SA-3XL Woody fits into acoustic guitar soundholes (94–100mm) and connects via a 1/4-inch plug—also non-invasive installation.