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Seymour Duncan SH-6n Duncan Distortion Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 Black Pickup
The SH-6n is a neck pickup with focused midrange punch and ceramic warmth, while the SH-14 is a bridge pickup with scooped mids and punchy lows designed for heavier modern metal tones. Choose the SH-6n for neck position aggression with clarity, or the SH-14 for bridge position if you want a more scooped, low-heavy character suited to djent and progressive styles.
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Seymour Duncan SH-6n Duncan Distortion Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SH-6n Duncan Distortion Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SH-6n Duncan Distortion Black Pickup
- ✓ Neck-position design with 12.7k resistance for balanced lead and rhythm articulation
- ✓ Ceramic bar magnet delivers characteristic aggression with note definition
- ✓ 6.5kHz resonant peak provides focused midrange punch ideal for cutting through mixes
- ✓ Tight controlled sustain without muddiness in drop-tuned contexts
Why choose Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 Black Pickup
- ✓ Bridge-position high-output design with 14.4k resistance for maximum aggression
- ✓ Alnico V magnet and scooped-mid EQ curve (6 bass / 3 mid / 8 treble) suits djent and modern metal
- ✓ 5.4kHz resonant peak ensures articulate highs and clarity at extreme distortion levels
- ✓ Punchy low-end response complements modern high-gain playing without muddiness
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these in the same guitar?
Yes—the SH-6n is designed for neck position while the SH-14 is a bridge pickup. They are complementary and could be paired together, with the SH-6n providing balanced aggression in the neck and the SH-14 delivering scooped lows and highs at the bridge.
Which one is better for djent?
The SH-14 Custom 5 is specifically listed as ideal for djent. Its scooped midrange, punchy low end, and 5.4kHz resonant peak are engineered for the articulate, defined tone djent requires at the bridge position.
What's the tonal difference between ceramic and Alnico V magnets here?
The SH-6n's ceramic magnet contributes characteristic aggression with warmth and maintained note definition. The SH-14's Alnico V delivers more robust, defined output with a brighter overall character suited to the scooped-mid voicing.
Are both suitable for drop tunings?
Yes—both are marketed for metal and hard rock with high-gain contexts. The SH-6n explicitly excels in drop-tuned settings with controlled sustain; the SH-14's punchy lows and articulate highs also handle lower tunings without muddiness.