Seymour Duncan SSB-4NYC-S NYC Bass

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Seymour Duncan SSB-4NYC-S NYC Bass

Seymour Duncan

SSB-4NYC-S NYC Bass

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 556914
Model: SSB-4NYC-S NYC Bass
Price: $427.90

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These Seymour Duncan NYC Bass pickups are a fantastic upgrade if you're chasing a vintage J-Bass vibe with a bit more punch and a modern, noiseless construction. They’re really well-suited for players who want that classic growl for rock, blues, and funk, without needing to rewire the entire bass. The EMG-sized format makes them incredibly easy to drop in.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan SSB-4NYC-S NYC Bass
  • Set of Pickups for Electric Bass
  • 2 EMG Sized Soapbar humbuckers
  • For bridge and neck position
  • SSB-4NYC-n (neck) and SSB-4NYC-b (bridge) pickups.
  • Output: Medium-high
  • 3 Different voicings from Vintage J Bass
  • Noiseless single coil to maximum output and full sound
  • Dual Coil
  • Connections: 4-wire shielded
  • DC resistance neck: 3.9 kOhm
  • DC resistance bridge: 4.4 kOhm
  • Magnet material: AlNiCo II
  • Cap colour: Black
  • Made in USA

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

PROS
  • • AlNiCo II magnets deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
  • • 4-wire connections allow for flexible series/parallel wiring options.
  • • EMG-sized footprint simplifies installation in many existing bass guitars.
  • • Seymour Duncan’s build quality ensures reliable performance and longevity.
CONS
  • • The medium-high output might be too aggressive for very subtle, clean tones.
  • • AlNiCo II magnets can be susceptible to picking noise in certain environments.
  • • The fixed bridge pickup voicing may limit versatility for extreme tonal sculpting.

Product Video

Key Features

Type Humbucker Bass Pickups
Magnet AlNiCo II
Output Level Medium-High
DC Resistance 3.9 kOhm (Neck), 4.4 kOhm (Bridge)
Mounting EMG-Sized
Strings Compatible with 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string basses

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Frequently Asked Questions

They capture the essence of a vintage J Bass, but with improved noise reduction and a slightly more aggressive output. Expect a similar tonal character, but with more clarity and sustain.
Yes, the EMG-Sized footprint is compatible with most 5-string bass guitars, although you may need to adjust pickup height for optimal balance.
They enable both humbucked (full, thick tone) and single-coil (brighter, more J-Bass-like) wiring, offering greater tonal flexibility.

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