Seymour Duncan Introduce the 50th Anniversary JB/Jazz + Mortal Coil

Seymour Duncan celebrates vintage with the 50th Anniversary JB/Jazz Set and innovates with the Mortalcoil 3 voice active humbucker
Celebrate 50 years of innovation with the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition JB / Jazz Humbucker Set.

Celebrate 50 years of innovation with the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition JB / Jazz Humbucker Set.

Experience the true origin of the hot-rodded humbucker with the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition JB / Jazz Set. Built with historically accurate parts including butyrate bobbins and rough-cast magnets, this set faithfully replicates the earliest production models. Presented in retro silver packaging and limited to 2026 production only, this is a collectible piece of tone history.

  • Authentic recreation of the original JB / Jazz humbuckers  
  • Limited-edition packaging inspired by early Seymour Duncan designs  
  • Features a commemorative 50th Anniversary logo on the bottom plate
  • Includes butyrate bobbins crafted using our original 1970's mould and true to vintage design specifications   
  • Proven JB / Jazz versatility from articulate cleans to expressive rock gain 
  • Available for a limited time in 2026 only, making it a true collector’s item 
  • DC Resistance: Jazz 7.5k - JB 16.6k - Magnet: Rough Cast Alnico V  
  • Cable: 1c Braided - Long Leg Bottom Plate 
  • Available in traditional Black and Zebra
Introducing Seymour Duncan’s MortalCoil: an active humbucker set with three voices engineered for precision, power, and musical clarity

Introducing Seymour Duncan’s MortalCoil: an active humbucker set with three voices engineered for precision, power, and musical clarity

MortalCoil delivers three precision-engineered voices: a tight, aggressive modern metal MC1 voice with fast, controlled attack, authentic JB and Jazz-inspired passive tones, and a clear, articulate single-coil. Built with optimized-resistance coils and advanced audio op-amps for exceptional response and efficiency, MortalCoil is a powerful, versatile active upgrade.

  • Seymour Duncan's MC1 voice is a crushing modern metal sound with surgical precision, delivering tight lows and focused mids without high-end fizz 
  • Faster and stronger attack driven by a low-resistance, high-density copper coil design 
  • Authentic JB and Jazz voices drawn directly from Seymour Duncan’s legacy 
  • Single-coil voice with clear articulation and output suited for modern rigs 
  • Advanced, audio-optimized preamp for superior clarity and definition 
  • Efficient circuitry designed for best-in-class battery life 
  • Drop-in upgrade compatible with many multiple-voiced active pickup systems 

To learn more about the Seymour Duncan JB/Jazz 50th Anniversary Set and the Mortal Coil click here

 

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