Detail 01
Alnico magnets and coil windings
Together, they extend the frequency range at both the low and high ends relative to the ceramic-magnet version.
Product detailSKU #1416600928144
Seymour DuncanSMB-5A MusicMan Alnico 5-String Bass Pickup
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around Alnico magnets and Seymour Duncan’s coil windings, the SMB-5A takes the MusicMan 5-string pickup format in a warmer, more detailed direction than the ceramic-magnet version. The low end carries added warmth while the upper range is described with more detail, giving players two distinct parts of the spectrum to work with. A four-conductor hookup cable and logo cover are supplied.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string MusicMan pickup setups seeking warmer lows alongside more detailed high frequencies.
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
Four-conductor hookup cable
Provides four conductors for the pickup hookup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the SMB-5A differ from the ceramic-magnet version?
It is described as warmer at the low end and more detailed at the top, with an extended range at both ends of the spectrum.
02What comes with the pickup?
A four-conductor hookup cable and a logo cover are included.
