Seymour Duncan SJBJ-1N BLK

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Seymour Duncan SJBJ-1N BLK

Seymour Duncan

SJBJ-1N BLK

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 154938
Model: SJBJ-1N BLK
Price: $148.50

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This Seymour Duncan SJBJ-1N is a clever little pickup, essentially a miniaturized SH-4. It’s fantastic if you’re looking for a hotter, thicker tone in your Strat’s neck or middle position – think classic rock crunch and serious sustain. Perfect for players who want that humbucker vibe without completely altering their guitar’s original single-coil voice.

Product Description

Seymour Duncan SJBJ-1N BLK, PickupDespite its small dimensions, this humbucker has adjustable polepieces in single coil format and produces the typical humbucker-HiGain sound ... also in a strat.

, The sound of a SH-4 humbucker in single coil format, High output with lots of sustain and many overtones, Neck and middle position, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • SH-4 voicing delivers classic high-gain humbucker character in a compact format.
  • • Adjustable polepieces allow fine-tuning of output and tonal balance for each string.
  • • Black bobbin provides a vintage aesthetic and slightly warmer tone than cream.
  • • Excellent value – delivers premium sound without the premium price tag.
CONS
  • • Limited versatility; best suited for rock, hard rock, and higher-gain styles.
  • • Small size might require minor routing adjustments in some Strat-style guitars.
  • • May lack the extreme clarity of some modern, high-output single-coils.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck and Middle
Magnet Alnico II Pro
Output Level High
DC Resistance Approximately 11.5k Ohms (Neck), 11.2k Ohms (Middle)
Mounting 4-Hole Strat Mount
Coil Split No

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Frequently Asked Questions

It captures the essence of the SH-4 but with a slightly more rounded, less aggressive character due to its smaller size and bobbin.
Generally yes, but some Strats have tighter pickup cavities; a slight adjustment might be needed for optimal fit.
The design prioritizes maximizing output and humbucker tone within the single-coil format, and coil splitting would compromise that goal.

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