Seymour Duncan SMB-5D 5-String Ceramic Magnet Pickup For Music Man

The SMB-5D is a purpose-built 5-string Music Man pickup engineered to deliver aggressive midrange clarity and articulate bass response. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with ceramic magnets and hum-canceling design, this pickup excels in modern bass applications where definition and punch matter most. The four-conductor cable offers complete wiring flexibility for any Music Man 5-string application.

Tone & Electronics

The dual ceramic bar magnets and 7.8 kHz resonant peak create a presence peak that cuts through a mix with clarity, while the EQ curve of 7/8/6 (Bass/Midrange/Treble) emphasizes punch and articulation across the fundamental frequencies. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal and ensures consistent output across all strings and playing positions.

Design & Build

Forbon flatwork construction and 2.9 kΩ per coil DC resistance provide the mechanical and electrical foundation for responsive dynamics and controlled output levels. The hum-canceling architecture rejects 60Hz interference without sacrificing the aggressive character ceramic magnets bring to electric bass tone.

Key Features

• Two large ceramic bar magnets
• Hum-canceling design
• Four-conductor cable
• DC Resistance: 2.9 kΩ per coil
• Resonant Peak: 7.8 kHz (in parallel)
• EQ (Bass/Midrange/Treble): 7 / 8 / 6
• Forbon flatwork construction
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
• Purpose-designed for 5-string Music Man instruments

The SMB-5D combines aggressive ceramic tone with refined manufacturing to deliver a modern 5-string bass pickup that translates hands-on performance into clear, articulate output.