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Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Black Pickup
The SH-11 Custom Custom is a medium-hot, single-coil-design bridge pickup with punchy articulation and tight high-gain control, while the SH-16 '59/Custom Hybrid blends vintage and modern tones via dual coils for greater versatility. Choose the SH-11 for players prioritizing clarity and aggression in metal or progressive contexts; pick the SH-16 if you want tonal flexibility between vintage warmth and modern punch.
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Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Black Pickup
Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Black Pickup
- ✓ Higher output (14.4k ohms) delivers more aggression and tighter high-gain response
- ✓ Alnico II magnet provides naturally smooth top-end without harshness
- ✓ Single-coil design excels at note separation and dynamic pick sensitivity
- ✓ Vacuum wax potted for maximum stability in extreme conditions
Why choose Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Black Pickup
- ✓ Hybrid dual-coil design (59/Custom) bridges vintage and modern tones in one pickup
- ✓ Alnico V magnet with 5.95 kHz peak adds articulate highs and punchy mids
- ✓ Lower DC resistance (11.5 kΩ) maintains responsiveness across gain levels
- ✓ Four-conductor wiring enables split-coil switching for tonal range expansion
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup is hotter?
The SH-11 Custom Custom at 14.4k ohms output is significantly hotter than the SH-16 at 11.5 kΩ resistance. This makes the SH-11 more aggressive and better suited to extreme high-gain, while the SH-16 maintains more dynamic responsiveness across gain settings.
Can either pickup handle coil-splitting?
Both pickups feature 4-conductor lead wire enabling coil-splitting and series/parallel switching. The SH-16's hybrid design makes split capability more musically useful, allowing you to blend the '59 and Custom coils separately.
Which is better for metal vs. hard rock?
The SH-11 Custom Custom excels in metal with tighter control and more defined midrange punch. The SH-16 works for both metal and hard rock equally well, offering modern aggression paired with vintage warmth that leans slightly more toward rock versatility.
Do these pickups differ in noise or feedback control?
Both use vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonics and squealing at high gain. Noise performance is essentially equivalent; the difference lies in tonal character rather than noise rejection.