Seymour Duncan SJBJ-1B Cream

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Seymour Duncan SJBJ-1B Cream

Seymour Duncan

SJBJ-1B Cream

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 516971
Model: SJBJ-1B Cream
Price: $148.50

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This is a clever little pickup, essentially a miniaturized version of the legendary JB. It’s fantastic for players who want that aggressive, crunchy tone of a high-output humbucker but need it to fit into a single-coil routed guitar – think Stratocasters wanting a harder edge. Definitely a go-to for rock, punk, and heavier styles.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan SJBJ-1B Cream
  • Pickup for Electric Guitar
  • Humbucker in single coil format
  • For the bridge position
  • Brings the legendary Seymour Duncan JB model into a compact single coil format
  • Crunchy chords
  • Screaming' lead tones with the classic midrange cut
  • Construction: Dual Coil
  • Ceramic magnet
  • Wax potted
  • DC resistance: 15.2 kOhm
  • Shielded
  • 4-wire connection cable
  • High output
  • Cream cap

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Delivers classic JB aggression in a compact single-coil footprint.
  • • Ceramic magnet provides a tight, focused high-end response.
  • • Wax potting minimizes microphonic noise, excellent for recording.
  • • 4-wire connections enable flexible coil-splitting options.
CONS
  • • High output may be overwhelming for players seeking vintage tones.
  • • Ceramic magnet lacks the warmth of Alnico options.
  • • Bridge position only; not ideal for neck or middle pickup slots.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Ceramic
Output Level High
DC Resistance 15.2 kOhm
Mounting 4-Hole
Coil Split Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

The split coil retains the JB’s inherent character – it’s brighter and more aggressive than a typical Strat single-coil, but still usable for cleaner tones.
The wax potting helps, but the high output and ceramic magnet can still be prone to hum, especially with single-coil switching configurations.
Yes, the physical dimensions are designed to fit standard single-coil routes, but you might need to adjust the pickup height for optimal output.

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