Detail 01
Ceramic magnets
Tighter low end and more aggressive treble than alnico. Attack sounds harder and more modern.
Product detailSKU #1315669856969
Seymour DuncanSMB-4D Music Man Ceramic Bass Pickup
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ceramic-magnet bass pickup in the Music Man humbucking format, for players who want a louder, more aggressive replacement for a stock unit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- StingRay-style basses needing more output and top-end punch
- Slap and fingerstyle players who want strong attack
- Rock and funk rigs where the bass has to cut through
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players after a soft, vintage, rolled-off bass tone
- Basses without a Music Man style pickup route
- Anyone unwilling to solder or pay for installation
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Humbucking configuration
Two coils cancel hum, so it stays quiet near stage lighting and computer monitors.
Detail 03
Music Man format
Large rectangular soapbar shape and mounting pattern specific to Music Man style routes. Not a P or J swap.
Detail 04
4-conductor style wiring
Lets you wire series, parallel or single-coil if your bass has a switch for it. Otherwise wire it standard.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required; preamp and control wiring are not included
- 02No pickguard, mounting screws, springs or preamp in the box
- 03Measure your existing pickup route before ordering — Music Man formats vary
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my StingRay?
It uses the Music Man pickup format. Compare your route and screw spacing to the pickup dimensions before ordering, since layouts differ between models and years.
02Does it work with an active preamp?
Yes. It is a passive pickup that feeds an onboard preamp the same way a stock unit does.
03How is ceramic different from alnico here?
Ceramic gives you more output, tighter lows and a harder top-end edge. Alnico is warmer and softer in the attack.
04Is it a drop-in replacement?
Physically it can be if your route matches the Music Man format. Wiring still needs soldering to your existing controls or preamp.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
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