Benedetto S-6 Floating Jazz

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Benedetto S-6 Floating Jazz

Benedetto

S-6 Floating Jazz

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 138760
Model: S-6 Floating Jazz
Price: $192.50

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The Benedetto S-6 Floating Jazz is a serious pickup for archtop players chasing that classic, woody jazz tone. It's got a fantastic, balanced response and a warmth that cuts through a band, and the floating design really helps tame feedback. If you’re playing traditional jazz, blues, or even some lighter swing, this is a fantastic upgrade.

Product Description

  • Benedetto S-6 Floating Jazz
  • Humbucker Pickup
  • S-6 Floating Jazz
  • For archtop guitars
  • Alnico V magnet
  • Coaxial cable
  • Pickguard mounting
  • Suitable for steel nickel and bronze strings
  • Handmade in the USA
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Handwound Alnico V delivers rich, warm, and articulate jazz tones.
  • • Floating design minimizes feedback and maximizes resonance on archtops.
  • • USA-made quality ensures exceptional craftsmanship and longevity.
  • • Coaxial cable reduces capacitance, improving high-frequency response.
CONS
  • • Limited versatility; excels in jazz, less ideal for heavier genres.
  • • Pickguard mounting may require modifications to existing guitar setups.
  • • Can be a bit microphonic if pushed to extreme volumes.

Product Video

Key Features

Type Humbucker
Position Bridge
Magnet Alnico V
Output Level Medium-High
DC Resistance 8.5k Ohms
Mounting Pickguard

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Frequently Asked Questions

The floating design reduces direct contact with the guitar body, allowing more vibration and enhancing sustain compared to traditional potted pickups.
While it's designed for steel strings, it *could* work with nylon, but the tonal balance will be significantly altered – expect a much weaker and duller output.
The S-6 is generally warmer and less aggressive than the '53, and offers a more focused tone than the wider dynamic range of the Monaco, making it a great choice for a more traditional jazz sound.

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