{"product_id":"seymour-duncan-50th-anniversary-jb-jazz-limited-edition-black-humbucker-pickup-set","title":"Seymour Duncan - 50th Anniversary JB\/Jazz limited edition black humbucker pickup set","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease use the tabs below to read through the information about this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Seymour Duncan Custom Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeymour Duncan have long cemented themselves as the leading aftermarket pickup brand in the world, offering a staggering selection of models, and doing so affordably too. Throughout their range they have created iconic models that stand the test of time, popular for a variety of guitars and music styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the 50th Anniversary Jazz\/JB humbucker set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003eWhat Seymour Duncan say - \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"50th Anniversary Limited Edition JB \/ Jazz Humbucker Set\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHalf a century of legendary tone starts here. In 1976, Seymour Duncan officially launched the company that would revolutionize electric guitar sound, but the story began years earlier in a London workshop where Seymour crafted pickups for rock’s most influential players. Among his greatest achievements was a revolutionary humbucker set that would become the foundation of countless iconic recordings. Now, as we celebrate 50 years of innovation and craftsmanship, we’re honoring that legacy with something truly special: the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition JB \/ Jazz Humbucker Set.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese aren’t just commemorative pickups. They’re the benchmark combination that has defined versatile guitar tone for generations, now crafted with the exact vintage-correct specifications of our earliest production models. When the JB officially went into production, the basic recipe was already set, but those earliest models used butyrate bobbins, long-legged baseplates, single-conductor cable, maple spacers, and rough-cast Alnico V magnets. Over time, practical updates were added for consistency and flexibility, such as modern bobbin materials that better handle vacuum wax potting, precision-ground Alnico V magnets, and short legs. Today’s standard production JB \/ Jazz delivers that same legendary tone with these modern refinements. This special 50th Anniversary set faithfully recreates the original vintage-correct component blueprint while preserving the familiar JB and Jazz voice players already trust, with the legendary clarity and dynamics that earned the combo its status as the industry standard. Whether you’re tracking sessions at home or covering everything from blues to hard rock at the club, this is the proven tone that does it all without compromise.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor serious players ready to finish their number one guitar, this is your moment. The JB \/ Jazz combination remains one of our best-selling humbucker sets because it simply works: rich harmonics, singing sustain, articulate clarity, and everything from warm neck cleans to aggressive bridge drive in one definitive package. Now you can own this iconic pairing in its most collectible form, built exactly as Seymour crafted them in our earliest years. The set arrives in limited edition silver packaging that echoes our original artwork from the company’s founding era, while the bottom plate bears our commemorative 50th Anniversary logo. Available exclusively during 2026, this limited production run ensures you’re not just upgrading your guitar; you’re acquiring a rare celebration of 50 years of uncompromising excellence. Secure this definitive heritage piece for your instrument and connect to 50 years of Seymour Duncan legacy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ewa-rteLine\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentic recreation of the original JB \/ Jazz humbuckers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ewa-rteLine\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited-edition packaging inspired by early Seymour Duncan designs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ewa-rteLine\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeatures a commemorative 50th Anniversary logo on the bottom plate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ewa-rteLine\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProven JB \/ Jazz versatility from articulate cleans to expressive rock gain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ewa-rteLine\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable for a limited time in 2026 only, making it a true collector’s item\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNerdy specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnet - Alnico 5\u003cbr\u003eType - Passive\u003cbr\u003eWire type - 2 conductor\u003cbr\u003eDCR neck - 7.5k\u003cbr\u003eDCR bridge - 16.6k\u003cbr\u003eBaseplate - Long Leg mounting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended wiring - \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTraditionally humbuckers are seen wired with 500k pots and 0.022uF caps. \u003cbr\u003eIf you're looking for a quality Les Paul harness, then I also make those in house with my quality 'Signature Series' and 'Bumblebee Series' pre-wired kits. You can find those for Les Paul models here - \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeoftone.co.uk\/collections\/gibson-type-harnesses\/products\/signature-series-pre-wired-les-paul-long-shaft-harness-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSignature Series kits for Les Paul\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeoftone.co.uk\/collections\/bumblebee-series-vintage-inspired-pre-wired-kits-for-electric-guitars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBumblebee Series kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the box you'll find the neck and bridge pickups, along with your mounting screws and springs for each, and a wiring guide which covers traditional wiring install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PHjDn20FBY0?si=TcQ4hPXWE46D6NVx\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstallation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pickups are traditional uncovered humbucker sizing, with long leg baseplates (so better suited to Les Pauls, traditional 335s, or a guitar with pickup cavities routed deep enough for long leg baseplates). They are 2 conductor wired as standard. If by chance you aren't comfortable installing these pickups yourself, and are local to the Home of Tone, then I offer professional in-house installation. If you are installing them yourself, then I am of course here for any installation advise too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have them in stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Stock!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy buy Seymour Duncan pickups from the Home of Tone?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Home of Tone are an authorised main dealer for Seymour Duncan. What that means is stock is carried here on site for prompt service and dispatch as well as assurance you are ordering your new pickups for an official, authorised dealer. Having long been specialising in guitar electronics, I can offer you installation advise, as well as installation services on site along with any support required. As well as offering friendly, knowledgable advise prior to ordering too. I offer a broad range of quality hand made pre-wired kits, which may also help with your project. You'll also be supporting a small, independant business in the process too which is always hugely appreciated! Thank you for considering your new Seymour Duncan pickup set from the Home of Tone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering\/shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocal pickup -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are local and wish to collect any items or order in advance for collection on a specific day, then you can still place an order online and select local pickup at the checkout. Or drop me a message and I'll reserve the items ready for your visit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor online ordering and dispatch -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn stock, non made to order items are processed and dispatched 4 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday \u0026amp; Friday.\u003cbr\u003eFor orders that are placed on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday \u0026amp; Friday I have an order cut off time of 14:00GMT (with Royal Mail shipping services only) to allow me chance to process, pack and dispatch your order same day.\u003cbr\u003eFor non dispatch days (Saturday, Sunday, \u0026amp; Thursday) there is no order cut-off time, and these will be processed, packed and shipped on the closest following dispatch day.\u003cbr\u003eI will always endeavor to fulfill orders as quickly as I can and if you have specific requirements for a delivery date please do let me know and hopefully I can help.\u003cbr\u003eIf you have more queries regarding order placing, processing, fulfillment or general shipping then please see the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeoftone.co.uk\/pages\/shipping-info\" title=\"Home of Tone FAQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQ page HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Seymour Duncan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56866010759550,"sku":"11108-13-B50","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/5838\/files\/IMG_7347.jpg?v=1769780769","url":"https:\/\/www.homeoftone.co.uk\/products\/seymour-duncan-50th-anniversary-jb-jazz-limited-edition-black-humbucker-pickup-set","provider":"Home of Tone Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}