Seymour Duncan Humbucker Benedetto S-6 Black Flamed Ebonova
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The Benedetto Collaboration: A Humbucker Designed for Aesthetics and Jazz
The Benedetto S-6 follows a "jazz first" approach: a pickup designed to highlight chordal playing, melodic lines, and attack finesse. Its Black Flamed finish and Ebonova covering (as specified by the manufacturer) provide a high-end visual signature, consistent with the archtop guitar world.
Who Is It For, and In What Playing Contexts?
Intended for jazz guitarists seeking a deep and singing neck tone, the S-6 excels clean, with slight crunch, and in contexts where clarity is desired without harshness. Thanks to its floating design, it is particularly suitable for archtop guitars (jazz boxes), preserving acoustic response and providing even amplification.
Sound Character and Design: Precision, Silence, and Dynamics
As a humbucker, the Benedetto S-6 offers excellent noise rejection, highly appreciated on stage and in the studio. Its Alnico V magnet supports a responsive dynamic range and a balanced spectrum, while its electrical values (resistance, inductance, resonance frequency) indicate a pickup oriented towards musicality and definition, with controlled presence in the upper spectrum. The 1 conductor miniature coaxial wiring keeps things simple and efficient for straightforward installation, without split options.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Number of conductors | 1 |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | handle, bridge |
| Instrument | guitar, jazz | Resistance | 9.5 KILOHM |
| Magnet | alnico V | Color | Black |
| Winding | double | ||
| Applications | Jazz | Inductance | 3.95 H |
| Split | No | Finish | Ebonova (listed as "Ebonova?" by the supplier) |
| Active | No | Other | Floating pickup |
| Resonance frequency | 5.38 KHz | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Benedetto S-6 suitable for a jazz archtop guitar?
Its floating design is specifically intended for archtop guitars. The mounting preserves the instrument's acoustic response while ensuring uniform amplification.
What sound does this Alnico V magnet jazz humbucker offer?
The Alnico V magnet supports a dynamic response and a balanced spectrum. The pickup is aimed at a deep, singing, and smooth neck sound, suitable for both chords and melodic lines.
Can the Seymour Duncan Humbucker Benedetto S-6 Black Flamed Ebonova be coil-split?
No, this pickup does not offer coil-splitting. Its wiring with a miniature 1-conductor coaxial cable is designed for simple installation.
What is the resistance of the Benedetto S-6?
The stated resistance is 9.5 kΩ, with an inductance of 3.95 H and a resonance frequency of 5.38 kHz.
Does the pickup reduce noise in studio or on stage?
Thanks to its humbucker double coil, this model provides noise rejection suitable for both stage and studio use. Its Black Flamed finish with Ebonova binding complements its aesthetic dedicated to the world of jazz guitars.
