Seymour Duncan SM-3B Seymourized Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Bridge Pic

Seymour Duncan SM-3B Seymourized Mini Humbucker 4-Conductor Bridge Pickup

The SM-3B delivers articulate, punchy output in a compact mini humbucker format engineered for bridge positioning in recording and mix applications. This high-output pickup excels at capturing clarity and definition while preserving the full harmonic character expected from a quality humbucker design. Ideal for tracking sessions where responsive midrange presence and controlled treble are essential to sitting the guitar confidently in the final mix.

Tone & Electronics

Voiced with a 4.8 kHz resonant peak and balanced EQ profile (7 bass / 5 mid / 6 treble), this pickup emphasizes upper-midrange articulation that cuts through dense mixes without harshness. The 11.6 kΩ DC resistance generates high output while maintaining note separation and clarity across the frequency spectrum, ensuring each played note remains distinct during recording and overdubbing.

Design & Build

Constructed with high-carbon steel blade per coil coupled to a bottom-loaded Alnico V magnet, the SM-3B achieves superior sustain and dynamic response critical for professional tracking. The chrome cover provides both aesthetic appeal and magnetic shielding, while the 4-conductor cable enables flexible wiring configurations for coil-splitting or phase reversal options—valuable tools for expanding tonal palette across multiple sessions without swapping hardware.

Key Features

• High-carbon steel blade per coil design
• Alnico V magnet construction
• DC Resistance (Bridge): 11.6 kΩ
• Resonant Peak (Bridge): 4.8 KHz
• EQ: 7 Bass / 5 Mid / 6 Treble
• 43 gauge wire
• 4-conductor cable for wiring flexibility
• High output bridge version
• Chrome cover finish
• Mini humbucker form factor

The SM-3B combines Seymour Duncan's refined pickup engineering with the focused output and articulate response required to capture professional-grade bridge-position recordings across diverse session work.