Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black or Nickel)
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Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup (Black or Nickel)
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- SKU
- 11601-07-BNc
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto Pickup
The Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto is a premium handcrafted humbucker engineered to capture warm, articulate tones with excellent note definition on archtop jazz guitars. This pickup balances vintage character with refined output, delivering the professional-grade warmth and clarity needed for detailed recording sessions and live amplified work without excess mud or feedback.
Recording Tone & Output
Built with an Alnico 5 bar magnet and engineered for approximately 12k DCR output, the A-6 produces a rich, controlled response that records cleanly through both tube and solid-state preamps. The moderate output level preserves pick articulation and string dynamics in tracked takes while providing enough gain for professional amplified projection, making it equally effective for jazz comping layers and single-note solo passes.
Design & Construction
Handmade in Santa Barbara, California, each A-6 combines meticulous craftsmanship with the engineering expertise Seymour Duncan brings to professional instrument specifications. The 4-conductor lead wire enables wiring flexibility for series, parallel, or split configurations, giving you tonal options to shape your recorded sound during session setup.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 bar magnet for warm, defined tone
- Approximately 12k DCR output
- 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options
- Standard humbucker mount
- Available in black or nickel cover finishes
- Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, CA
- Voiced for archtop jazz guitars
- Professional-grade construction and quality control
The A-6 Benedetto represents the intersection of vintage tonal aesthetics and modern pickup engineering—an essential choice for archtop players serious about capturing professional recordings.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan A-6 Benedetto is a handcrafted humbucker engineered for recording archtop jazz guitars, capturing warm, articulate tones with refined clarity and minimal feedback. Its Alnico 5 magnet and moderate 12k DCR output preserve string dynamics and pick definition in the mix, sitting well alongside other instruments in a session without muddying the low end. The 4-conductor lead wire supports flexible wiring configurations, making it a professional-grade choice for producers and engineers tracking acoustic-electric jazz or hybrid studio setups.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Jazz, Studio Sessions, Gigging |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm, articulate, controlled response, vintage character, refined output |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Punk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitars does the A-6 Benedetto fit?
The A-6 is voiced specifically for archtop jazz guitars and uses a standard humbucker mount, making it compatible with most archtop electric and semi-hollow-body jazz instruments that accommodate standard-sized humbuckers.
Is the 12k output level suitable for jazz and studio work?
Yes. The moderate 12k DCR output preserves pick articulation and string dynamics while providing enough gain for clean amplified projection through tube amps, making it well-suited to jazz comping, single-note soloing, and studio session recording.
What does the 4-conductor lead wire allow?
The 4-conductor lead wire enables wiring flexibility for series, parallel, or split configurations, depending on your guitar's electronics and your tone preferences.
Will this pickup feedback easily?
No. The A-6 is engineered for a controlled response with excellent note definition and minimal feedback, making it reliable for both gigging and studio use where feedback is a concern.
What finishes are available?
The A-6 Benedetto is available in black or nickel cover finishes to match your guitar's hardware and aesthetic.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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