Seymour Duncan NYC Bass neck 4 Strg Pickup

Seymour Duncan NYC Bass Neck 4-String Pickup

The Seymour Duncan NYC Bass neck pickup captures articulate, punchy character that cuts through dense mixes without requiring external preamp coloration. This dual coil J-type design sits cleanly at the neck position, delivering transparent midrange definition and controlled low-end that tracks accurately through overdubs and live tracking sessions. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this is a refined tool for producers and engineers tracking bass across multiple genres and recording scenarios.

Tone & Recording Response

The Alnico 2 magnet structure and 18.72 kΩ DC resistance yield a balanced EQ profile (9 bass / 8 mids / 5 treble) centered around a 3.2 kHz resonant peak that emphasizes articulation and note definition in the recording chain. This midrange focus captures finger dynamics with clarity and responds to aggressive pick attack with presence, delivering consistent tone across fingerstyle sessions and slap-heavy parts.

Studio Integration & Setup

Measuring 3.5" × 1.5", this pickup fits any bass with a standard DC 40 rout, enabling fast integration into session instruments without modification delays. The four conductor cable supports three wiring modes—parallel, series, and single coil—allowing real-time tonal shaping to match your mix needs and session requirements.

Key Features

• Dual coil J-type pickup design
• Double row of exposed Alnico 2 pole pieces
• Alnico 2 magnets
• Dimensions: 3.5" [88.9mm] Long × 1.5" [38.1mm] Wide
• Four conductor cable
• DC Resistance (Neck): 18.72 kΩ
• Resonant Peak (Neck): 3.2 kHz
• EQ (Bass/Mids/Treble): 9 / 8 / 5
• Fits any bass with standard DC 40 rout
• Three wiring modes available (parallel, series, single coil)
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA

The NYC Bass neck pickup delivers professional-grade articulation and output in a format that integrates seamlessly across diverse session bass instruments and recording contexts.