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Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom Reverse Zebra Pickup vs Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom White Pickup
Both are SH-5 Duncan Custom bridge humbuckers with identical 14.1K DCR and 4-conductor wiring, but they differ in magnet type, potting method, and tonal voicing. The Reverse Zebra uses a ceramic magnet with traditional wax potting for maximum aggression and tight lows, while the White uses a smaller ceramic bar magnet with vacuum wax potting and a 6 kHz resonant peak for focused midrange clarity—choose Reverse Zebra for pure high-gain punch, White for articulate modern rock and metal with better chord definition.
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Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom Reverse Zebra Pickup
Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom White Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom Reverse Zebra Pickup | Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom White Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom Reverse Zebra Pickup
- ✓ Larger ceramic magnet delivers brighter snap and tighter low-end control
- ✓ Uncovered Reverse Zebra coils add visual distinction
- ✓ Traditional wax potting ideal for extreme high-gain applications
- ✓ Optimized for djent and progressive metal with aggressive response
Why choose Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom White Pickup
- ✓ 6 kHz resonant peak provides focused midrange presence for cleaner articulation
- ✓ Vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback more effectively at high volumes
- ✓ Nickel silver bottom plate enhances tonal clarity and reduces muddiness
- ✓ Better suited for articulating complex chord voicings in modern rock and metal
Frequently asked questions
Are these pickups the same specs?
Both share 14.1K DCR and 4-conductor wiring, but differ in magnet size (Reverse Zebra larger ceramic vs. White smaller ceramic bar), potting method (traditional wax vs. vacuum), and voicing (Reverse Zebra brighter overall vs. White with 6 kHz midrange peak). The White's nickel silver baseplate is also a construction difference.
Which is better for metal and hard rock?
Both excel in metal and hard rock. Reverse Zebra favors aggressive, high-output tone with tight lows ideal for djent and progressive styles. White suits modern rock and metal players who need focused midrange articulation and feedback-free high-volume operation.
Which one stays cleaner at extreme gain?
White's vacuum wax potting is specifically engineered to eliminate microphonic feedback more effectively at high volumes, making it the quieter choice under extreme amplification. Reverse Zebra's traditional wax potting still provides silent operation but is optimized more for tonal aggression.
Do these work with coil-splitting?
Yes, both include 4-conductor wiring that enables coil-splitting and series/parallel configurations for tone flexibility.