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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Woody Single Coil Acoustic Soundhole Pickup
The SH-2n Jazz is a neck humbucker for electric guitars seeking warm, articulate vintage tone in jazz and blues contexts, while the Woody SC is a soundhole pickup for acoustic guitars needing bright amplification for live performance and gigging. Choose based on your instrument type and playing environment.
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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan Woody Single Coil Acoustic Soundhole Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan Woody Single Coil Acoustic Soundhole Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $59.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | Any Position |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Pickup
- ✓ Alnico 5 magnet delivers buttery, vintage-voiced warmth with responsive dynamics
- ✓ Articulate midrange clarity maintains definition in jazz, blues, and funk mixes
- ✓ 4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and series/parallel configurations for tonal flexibility
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting for squeal-free performance
Why choose Seymour Duncan Woody Single Coil Acoustic Soundhole Pickup
- ✓ No guitar modification required—mounts instantly in soundhole and removes easily
- ✓ Bright, clear tone with single-coil chime and top-end brilliance ideal for live amplification
- ✓ Includes 14-foot studio-quality low-capacitance cable ready to plug into amp or PA
- ✓ Double potted construction resists feedback during gigging and energetic strumming
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the SH-2n Jazz on an acoustic guitar?
No. The SH-2n Jazz is a humbucker designed for electric guitars with a routed pickup cavity. The Woody SC is the acoustic solution in this comparison, designed specifically for steel-string acoustic soundholes.
Will the Woody SC work on my nylon-string classical guitar?
No. The Woody SC is a magnetic pickup and requires steel strings to function. Nylon strings do not interact with the magnetic field, so this pickup will not work on classical guitars.
Which pickup is better for metal or high-gain playing?
Neither is ideal for metal. The SH-2n Jazz is explicitly not recommended for metal or thrash metal due to its warm, articulate character. The Woody SC is an acoustic soundhole pickup unsuitable for electric metal applications.
Do both pickups require permanent installation?
No. The SH-2n Jazz requires routing into an electric guitar's body cavity and is permanent. The Woody SC mounts non-permanently in any standard 3.75-4.0 inch soundhole and can be removed instantly without modification.