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Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black or Nickel) vs Seymour Duncan A-6 Gold Benedetto Pickups
Both are Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto humbuckers for jazz and archtop guitars, but the A-6 Gold adds adjustable pole pieces and gold-plated nickel-silver construction for enhanced tonal control and aesthetics. Choose the standard A-6 for straightforward warm jazz tone; choose the A-6 Gold if you want adjustability and a refined visual presentation.
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Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black or Nickel)
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black or Nickel) | Seymour Duncan A-6 Gold Benedetto Pickups | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Any Position | Any Position |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black or Nickel)
- ✓ Simpler design with fixed pole pieces—no adjustment needed
- ✓ Slightly higher output at 12k DCR for more projection
- ✓ Available in black or nickel cover finishes for aesthetic choice
- ✓ Handcrafted Santa Barbara construction with 4-conductor wiring
Why choose Seymour Duncan A-6 Gold Benedetto Pickups
- ✓ Adjustable single-row pole pieces for customizable brightness and sustain
- ✓ Gold-plated nickel-silver cover adds visual refinement and RF shielding
- ✓ Slightly lower DCR (11.9k ohms) emphasizes responsiveness and natural compression
- ✓ 4-conductor shielded lead wire provides superior noise rejection
Frequently asked questions
What's the main functional difference between these two pickups?
The A-6 Gold includes adjustable pole pieces that let you fine-tune output across strings and dial in brightness, while the standard A-6 has fixed poles. The Gold also features a shielded lead wire and gold-plated cover for additional noise rejection.
Which one is louder or more powerful?
The standard A-6 has approximately 12k DCR output versus the Gold's 11.9k ohms. The difference is minimal; the standard A-6 is marginally hotter but the Gold emphasizes responsiveness and natural compression instead of raw output.
Are these only for jazz, or can I use them for blues and funk?
Both work for jazz, blues, and funk. The A-6 Gold is explicitly voiced for those genres. The standard A-6 is listed for jazz and studio sessions but shares the same warm, articulate character suited to all three styles.
Do I need adjustable pole pieces, or are fixed poles sufficient?
Fixed poles are sufficient if your guitar is well-balanced and you don't need tonal tweaking. Adjustable poles on the Gold give you flexibility to optimize output across strings and customize brightness and sustain over time without swapping pickups.