Seymour Duncan SRB-1N - HB RICKENBACKER NECK NICKEL
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Seymour Duncan
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A Modern Alternative to Regain Punch at the Neck Position
The Seymour Duncan SRB-1N is a passive bass pickup designed for 4-string Rickenbacker-style instruments, intended for the neck position. Its goal is clear: to provide more output, better clarity, and a wider frequency spectrum while maintaining an organic playing feel. Ideal if you're looking for a firmer, more controlled low end with precise attack for both pick and fingerstyle playing.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
At the neck, the SRB-1N targets bassists seeking a full, warm, and clean tone that can handle effects and dynamic playing without unwanted hum. It suits rock and indie genres as well as more modern sounds requiring a clear and balanced bass, especially when layering multiple guitars or performing on stages with challenging power conditions.
Design: Double-Coil Humbucker and Ceramic Magnet
Featuring a double coil, the SRB-1N delivers a dense and stable tonal foundation while enhancing frequency response to avoid the "muffled" effect sometimes encountered in certain neck configurations. The ceramic magnet provides a sharp attack and solid sustain, helping maintain note definition in long tones and low-register lines. The pickup remains passive electronics and its chrome/gray finish naturally complements the aesthetic of your bass.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | bass microphone |
| Instrument | 4-string bass |
| Magnet | Ceramic |
| Winding | double |
| Number of conductors | 4 |
| Position | handle |
| Resistance | 8.5 KILOHM |
| Color | Grey |
| Colours | Chrome |
| Coil | Double |
| Finish | Chrome |
Questions frequently asked
Is the SRB-1N compatible with a 4-string Rickenbacker bass?
This model is designed for 4-string basses in the Rickenbacker format and mounts in the neck position.
What tone does this Seymour Duncan neck pickup provide?
Its humbucking design combined with a ceramic magnet delivers tighter lows and a clear attack. The output targets a warm sound with clarity suited for long notes and pick playing.
Does this bass pickup eliminate hum?
The dual-coil humbucker design offers a stable foundation aimed at reducing unwanted hum. It maintains clarity when dynamics increase or effects are used. The electronics remain fully passive.
What is the resistance of the SRB-1N neck pickup?
The specified resistance is 8.5 kΩ with four conductors.
What finish does this Rickenbacker neck pickup have?
The finish combines a chrome color with a gray tint.



