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Seymour Duncan Wavelength™ Duo Steel String String Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Wavelength™ Duo Steel Nylon String Pickup
Both are dual-source Wavelength Duo systems with nearly identical electronics and architecture, but the Steel String version emphasizes articulate transducer response and transparent amplification for steel-string instruments, while the Steel Nylon version adds feedback-control circuitry and is optimized for nylon-string guitars. Choose Steel String for steel-string folk and touring; choose Steel Nylon if you play nylon strings or need built-in feedback rejection.
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Seymour Duncan Wavelength™ Duo Steel String String Pickup
Seymour Duncan Wavelength™ Duo Steel Nylon String Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Wavelength™ Duo Steel String String Pickup | Seymour Duncan Wavelength™ Duo Steel Nylon String Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Wavelength™ Duo Steel String String Pickup
- ✓ Optimized for steel-string guitars with articulate, transparent tone
- ✓ Emphasis on natural resonance capture without feedback controls
- ✓ Ideal for live performance and studio work on steel strings
- ✓ Compact, dual-control design with 18-volt headroom
Why choose Seymour Duncan Wavelength™ Duo Steel Nylon String Pickup
- ✓ Designed specifically for nylon-string guitars and classical instruments
- ✓ Includes two-stage low-frequency roll-off for feedback rejection
- ✓ Blendable piezo and condenser character tuned for nylon response
- ✓ Better suited for gigging musicians requiring feedback control
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Steel String version on a nylon-string guitar?
Technically yes, but the Steel Nylon version is specifically voiced for nylon strings and includes feedback-control circuitry that the Steel String model lacks. For nylon strings, the Steel Nylon version will give you better tone matching and feedback rejection.
What's the main difference in electronics between these two?
Both use an 18-volt preamp, two AA batteries, dual volume controls, and copper shielding. The key difference is the Steel Nylon version includes two stages of low-frequency roll-off to combat feedback, which the Steel String version does not have.
Which one is better for live gigging?
Both are designed for live performance, but if you play nylon strings or frequently encounter feedback issues, the Steel Nylon version's built-in feedback control makes it the more practical choice for touring and gigging. Steel-string players will find the Steel String version more transparent and suitable for live work.
Are the microphone and piezo channels truly independent?
Yes, both models feature completely independent piezo and microphone channels with separate volume controls, shock-mounted condenser elements, and stereo wiring to keep signals separated for maximum mixing flexibility in studio or live mixing scenarios.