Seymour Duncan SJBJ-1B BLK
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Seymour Duncan
SJBJ-1B BLK
Product Info
Article Number:
104667
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SJBJ-1B BLK
Category:
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
Price:
$148.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SJBJ-1B is a clever solution for Strat players wanting a hotter, more aggressive bridge tone without the visual bulk of a full-sized humbucker. It's a great upgrade if you’re into rock, punk, or heavier styles and want that extra punch and sustain – it’s a real workhorse pickup.
Product Description
Seymour Duncan SJBJ-1B BLK, Pickup
- The "big" brother SH4 is one of the most popular exchange pickups ever. Very similar to the SH4
- the SJBJ-1B brings the sound that many guitarists want (especially in the bridge position). High output with a lot of overtones
- you can let it sing and roar as you wish! A very hot tip for the many guitarists
- who would like to have a bit more puck on the bridge of their Strat
- but do not want to change the look (and the wood volume!) of their guitars by installing a big humbucker.
- The sound of a humbucker in single coil format
- High output with lots of sustain and many overtones
- Colour: Black
- Bridge position
PROS
- • Delivers a hot, high-output tone perfect for rock and modern styles.
- • Maintains the aesthetic of a single-coil Stratocaster bridge pickup.
- • Offers a significant upgrade in output and sustain compared to stock Strat pickups.
- • Excellent build quality consistent with Seymour Duncan’s reputation.
CONS
- • May be too aggressive for players seeking a vintage, scooped tone.
- • Lacks coil-splitting functionality, limiting tonal flexibility.
- • Higher output can introduce noise if not properly shielded.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
11.25kΩ
Mounting
4-Hole Stratocaster
Coil Split
No
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a smaller footprint version of the SH-4, retaining the core high-output, aggressive tone but with a slightly different feel due to the single-coil size and spacing.
While the higher output can increase noise, proper shielding of your guitar’s control cavity and wiring is crucial to mitigate any hum.
It's primarily designed for driven tones, but it can produce usable clean sounds with careful volume and tone knob adjustments, though it won’t be as nuanced as a traditional single-coil.
