Seymour Duncan Humbuckers

Seymour Duncan SH1-CC 59 Classic Cover '59' - The covers are built from the same materials as the original covered humbuckers designed by Seth Lover five decades ago. Unlike their predecessors however, the hand built Classic Covers are double wax potted for squeal free performance and the elimination of microphonics and feedback.

application	Versatile P.A.F.-type humbucker. Great for country, jazz, blues, funk, classic rock and heavy rock.
description	Late-‘50s, vintage-correct, humbucker sound. Warm and crystalline clean tones. Full and bright distorted tones. Smooth sustain. Classic appointments include plain enamel wire, long legged bottom plate, vintage single conductor cable and no logo. Compared to the SH-55 Seth Lover, the ’59 has slightly more scooped mids and is vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.
complete setup	Available in both neck and bridge models. Often a ‘59 neck is used together with a hotter bridge pickup like the SH-4 JB or SH-13 Dimebucker for extra versatility.
guitars	For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards.
available mods	Four-conductor cable. Trembucker. Nickel or gold-plated cover. 7-string version. Seymour Duncan logo. Available in matched set of ’59 bridge and ’59 neck. Colors (humbucker spacing).
players	Ben Harper (neck & bridge), Robben Ford (neck & bridge), Mike Einzinger / Incubus (neck), Robert Smith / The Cure

Seymour Duncan SH2N-CC -JAZZn Classic Cover Jazz - This series is composed of the same great humbuckers as our regular line, with one major distinction: nickel or 24 karat gold-plated or nickel-silver covers. The covers are built from the same materials as the original covered humbuckers designed by Seth Lover five decades ago. Unlike their predecessors however, the hand built Classic Covers are double wax potted for squeal free performance and the elimination of microphonics and feedback.

Seymour Duncan SH4-CC JB Classic Cover JB - This series is composed of the same great humbuckers as our regular line, with one major distinction: nickel or 24 karat gold-plated nickel-silver covers. The covers are built from the same materials as the original covered humbuckers designed by Seth Lover five decades ago. Unlike their predecessors however, the hand built Classic Covers are double wax potted for squeal free performance and the elimination of microphonics and feedback.

Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59™ Model - SH-1 -- The most important thing about the vintage Patent Applied For pickup was its warm, smooth tone and sustain that was unlike anything heard before. The SH-1 is built with the same kind of enameled wire, nickel-plated studs, and balanced coil windings that humbucker inventor Seth Lover used in his first pickups. It looks and sounds just like a '59 pot.

application	Versatile P.A.F.-type humbucker. Great for country, jazz, blues, funk, classic rock and heavy rock.
description	Late-‘50s, vintage-correct, humbucker sound. Warm and crystalline clean tones. Full and bright distorted tones. Smooth sustain. Classic appointments include plain enamel wire, long legged bottom plate, vintage single conductor cable and no logo. Compared to the SH-55 Seth Lover, the ’59 has slightly more scooped mids and is vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.
complete setup	Available in both neck and bridge models. Often a ‘59 neck is used together with a hotter bridge pickup like the SH-4 JB or SH-13 Dimebucker for extra versatility.
guitars	For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards.
available mods	Four-conductor cable. Trembucker. Nickel or gold-plated cover. 7-string version. Seymour Duncan logo. Available in matched set of ’59 bridge and ’59 neck. Colors (humbucker spacing).
players	Ben Harper (neck & bridge), Robben Ford (neck & bridge), Mike Einzinger / Incubus (neck), Robert Smith / The Cure

Seymour Duncan SH-2 Jazz Model - SH-2 -- This pickup is for players who need an accurate, clear tone for fast jazz runs. The brighter sound has slightly less output and is a good match with most pickups. A popular combination is The Jazz™ in the neck with either a JB™ (SH-4) or Duncan Custom™ (SH-5) in the bridge.

application	Classic moderate output humbucker. Especially popular in neck position. Don’t let the name fool you; it’s not only great for jazz, but also country, blues, funk, classic rock and heavy rock.
description	Provides an articulate and clear tone. Great for fast runs. The brighter tone has slightly less output and is a good match with most bridge pickups. When distorted, the tone is full and bright. Smooth sustain. Compared to the SH-1 ‘59 Model, the Jazz has slightly less output and a more detailed treble response. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup	Available in both neck and bridge models. Often a Jazz neck is paired with an SH-4 JB (Seymour’s favorite combination) or SH-5 Duncan Custom in the bridge position for diverse tones.
guitars	For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards. Also works great with hollow and semi-hollow body guitars.
available mods	Nickel or gold-plated cover. 7-string neck version. Available in a matched set with an SH-4 JB for the bridge. Colors (humbucker spacing).
players	Jerry Horton / Papa Roach (neck), Dave Mustaine / Megadeth (neck), Doug Pettibone / Lucinda Williams (neck)

Seymour Duncan SH-3 Stag Mag - SH-3 -- A versatile humbucker with the edgy brightness of a single coil pickup and the option of the humbucker's full-toned warmth. Staggered rod magnets contribute to the unique sound. When split and used in single coil mode, the sound is characteristic of a vintage Strat ®.

application	Uniquely constructed humbucker uses Alnico 2 rod pole pieces to achieve true single-coil sound when split (tapped). Recommended for classic rock, jazz, blues, funk and country.
description	The Stag Mag uses the same type of magnets as a vintage singe coil. Each coil is as powerful as a single-coil. When the pickup is split (sometimes called “tapped”) such that only one coil is used, the sound is bright and glassy, like a vintage Strat® pickup. In full output, humbucking mode, the tone is rich and full with a bright high-end. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup	Though often used in the bridge position, the Stag Mag can be used in the neck as well.
guitars	Use with any guitar with traditional string spacing in the bridge position (1.925” or 48.9mm). Works with rosewood, ebony or maple fingerboards.
available mods	Make sure to use the Stag Mag with a switch to maximize the real-deal single-coil tone when split. See our website for wiring diagrams for split wiring and other cool mods. Colors (humbucker spacing).
players	Greg Hetson / Bad Religion, Michael Ciravolo / Gene Loves Jezebel, Mike Scott / Prince, Charlie Crowe / Brooks & Dunn

Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model - SH-4/TB-4 -- A completely balanced coil configuration produces great harmonics and a high output with just the right blend of sustain and distortion. You get the best of both worlds: from sweet warm tones to raw rock 'n' roll. Combine this with the (SH-2) Jazz Neck and you've got Seymour's personal favorite combination.

application	The archetype hot-rodded humbucker for over 30 years. Great for everything from heavy blues to heavy metal.
description	The world’s most popular humbucker. Provides slammin’ output while retaining singing highs, aggressive harmonics, and just the right blend of sustain and distortion. Goes from sweet warm tones to raw rock ‘n’ roll. Compared to the SH-14 Custom 5, the JB has a stronger treble detail. Some players use it with 250K pots to smooth out the highs. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup	Recommended for bridge position. Often a JB is paired with a neck pickup like the SH-2n Jazz (Seymour’s favorite) for versatility or a SH-1 ‘59 for P.A.F. tones.
guitars	For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with rosewood fingerboards.
available mods	Nickel or gold-plated cover. Trembucker. 7-string version. Available in matched set of SH-4 JB Model bridge and SH-2n Jazz Model neck. Colors (humbucker spacing).
players	Paul Stanley / KISS, Gary Rossington / Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ty Tabor / King’s X, Steve Marker / Garbage, Nick Hexum & Tim Mahoney / 311, John Connolly / Sevendust, Dave Mustaine / Megadeth

Available in black, zebra (cream & black), reverse zebra and white.

Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom - SH-5/TB-5 -- Beef up the sound of the Patent Applied For pickup and you get a hard-driving, kicking sound with just the right balance of power, sustain, and distortion. This pickup cuts through with a distinctive high end and midrange attack. Trembucker option is only for bridge fitting.

application	“P.A.F. on steroids” tone. Used for classic rock, heavy rock, funk, punk, R&B, metal and drop-tunings.
description	Beefed up Patent Applied For tone for a hard-driving, kickin’ sound with the right balance of power, sustain, and distortion. This pickup cuts through with a distinctive high end and midrange attack. The ceramic magnet and custom coil design give it compressed dynamics, an enhanced harmonic structure, and a punchy bass. Perfect for dropped tunings without “mushing” out. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup	Recommended for bridge position. Often a Duncan Custom is paired with an SH-1 ‘59 in the neck for bigger P.A.F. tones in the bridge and vintage-correct P.A.F. tones in the neck.
guitars	For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with rosewood fingerboards.
available mods	Nickel or gold-plated cover. Trembucker. 7-string version. Colors (humbucker spacing).
players	Mike Chlasciak / Halford (bridge), Whitey Kirst / Iggy Pop (bridge), Rick Jackett / finger eleven (bridge), Will Adler & Mark Morton / Lamb of God (bridge)

Available in black, zebra (cream & black), reverse zebra and white.

Seymour Duncan SH-6 Duncan Distortion - SH-6/TB-6 -- The Duncan Distortion™ gives you high output while retaining clarity. A massive ceramic magnet and hot symmetrical coils deliver tremendous power and raw distorted rock sounds.

application	High output humbucker built for aggressive playing styles. Recommended for old school metal, nu-metal, gothic, garage, punk, thrash and other heavy rock styles. Great for drop tunings.
description	Yields high output while retaining clarity. The massive ceramic magnet and hot coil windings deliver tremendous power and raw distorted rock sounds. More aggressive than the SH-5 Duncan Custom. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup	Available for both neck and bridge positions. Often a Distortion bridge is paired with an SH-2n Jazz Model in the neck for good clean tones and versatility.
guitars	For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with rosewood fingerboards.
available mods	Nickel or gold-plated cover. Trembucker. 7-string version. Colors (humbucker spacing).
players	John Connolly / Sevendust (bridge), Jerry Horton / Papa Roach (bridge), Meegs Rascon / Coal Chamber (bridge), Wayne Static / Static X (bridge), Eric Peterson / Testament (bridge)

Seymour Duncan SH-8 Invader - SH-8 -- The Invader™ sounds as powerful as it looks. The combination of three large ceramic magnets, hot coils and twelve black oxide cap screws give this awesome pickup bolts of volts for an electrifying force of energy. The wide magnetic field pumps power into your amp with unique brightness and a totally new sound.

application	Ultra high output humbucker built for aggressive playing styles. Recommended for punk, garage, thrash, metal and other heavy rock styles.
description	Designed for the heaviest tones a passive pickup can produce. The combination of three ceramic magnets, over-wound coils and twelve black oxide cap screws make the Invader an electrifying force of energy. The wide magnetic field pumps power into your amp with a totally heavy sound. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup	Available for both neck and bridge positions - most commonly used in the bridge position. The Invader neck pickup has considerably reduced output for tonal versatility.
guitars	For all instruments. The wide pole pieces work for both humbucker and Trembucker string spacing.
available mods	7-string version. Colors.
players	Troy VanLeeuwen / Queens of the Stone Age (bridge), Mike Chlasciak / Halford (bridge), Whitey Kirst / Iggy Pop (bridge), Rick Jackett / finger eleven (bridge), Will Adler & Mark Morton / Lamb of God (bridge)

Seymour Duncan SH-10 Full Shred -10/TB-10 -- This pickup was built for some of rock 'n' roll's hottest guitarists who wanted a pickup with a blazing expressive sound. Double rows of Allen head screw pole pieces help fine tune the high end. The tone is fat and chunky, yet perfectly defined for speed riffs.

application	High output tone for heavy rhythms and speed riffs. Used for classic rock, heavy rock, hip hop, fusion and aggressive solo playing.
description	Double rows of Allen screw pole pieces help fine tune the high end, leaving a tone that’s fat and chunky, yet perfectly defined for speed riffs. Gives tonal control in high-gain situation. Less aggressive than an SH-6 Distortion. More articulate than an SH-5 Custom. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup	Available in both neck and bridge models— most commonly used in the bridge position. The Full Shred neck pickup has reduced output and more treble for tonal versatility.
guitars	For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with rosewood fingerboards.
available mods	Trembucker. Colors (humbucker spacing).
players	Riggs/Rob Zombie (bridge), Phil Campbell/Motorhead (bridge), Chris Rest/Lagwagon (bridge)

Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Model - SH-4/TB-4 -- A completely balanced coil configuration produces great harmonics and a high output with just the right blend of sustain and distortion. You get the best of both worlds: from sweet warm tones to raw rock 'n' roll. Combine this with the (SH-2) Jazz Neck and you've got Seymour's personal favorite combination. Available in black, zebra (cream & black), reverse zebra and white.

application	High output humbucker for use in bright guitars. Great for pop, country, blues, classic rock and heavy rock.
description	The Custom CustomTM is our SH-5 Duncan CustomTM humbucker with an Alnico II magnet for warm and smooth highs, more midrange, and a spongier bottom end than the SH-5. It’s a good choice for players who need a traditional vintage tone with increased output. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup	Recommended for bridge position. Often a Custom Custom is paired with a Pearly Gates for bluesy P.A.F. tones in the neck.
guitars	For brighter toned instruments. Works especially well with maple and ebony fingerboards.
available mods	Nickel or gold-plated cover. Trembucker. Colors (humbucker spacing).
players	Josh Homme / Queens of the Stone Age, Michael Wilton / Queensryche, Clint Lowery / Sevendust, Greg Hetson / Bad Religion

Seymour Duncan SH-12 George Lynch Screamin' Demon SH-12/TB-12 -- This pickup was designed in the Custom Shop for George Lynch. It has the big open sound of our '59 Model™ with a little less bite and a little more growl. The tone is big, percussive and still bites without being harsh. It uses alnico magnets and yields medium output. 

application	Moderate output, P.A.F.-style with added “growl.” Great for classic rock, jazz-rock fusion, heavy rock and aggressive instrumental rock.
description	This pickup was designed in the Custom Shop for guitar legend George Lynch. It has the big open sound of our ‘59 ModelTM with a little less bite and a little more growl. The tone is big, percussive with a defined treble response that doesn’t get harsh. It uses one row of allen screws and one row of standard slotted screws for a unique “airy” sound. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup	Recommended for bridge position. Often paired with a moderate output neck pickup like the SH-1 ‘59 for P.A.F. tones.
guitars	For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with rosewood fingerboards.
available mods	Trembucker. Colors (humbucker spacing).
players	George Lynch / Dokken & Lynch Mob, John Frank Werner / Andrew W.K., Marco Pena / Ataris
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