What wiring options does the SH-14B Custom 5 support?

The 4-conductor lead wire enables series, parallel, and split configurations, giving you wiring flexibility depending on your control scheme and playing style.

Will this pickup work in my guitar with a Fender-style bridge?

The SH-14B is available in both standard humbucker spacing and Trembucker configuration for bridge positions, so verify your guitar's bridge type before ordering to ensure proper fit.

Is this pickup designed for any specific genres?

Yes, the SH-14B Custom 5 is engineered for metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent styles where articulate output and focused midrange are priorities; it is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk playing.

What makes the SH-14B articulate if it's high-output?

The Alnico 5 bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate deliver a balanced, focused midrange character with controlled treble response, preserving note definition and harmonic clarity even at high volumes.

Does this pickup eliminate feedback?

Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squealing, making it studio-ready and reliable for live performance with controlled feedback rejection.

Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-14B Custom 5 Bridge Pickup

The SH-14B Custom 5 is a high-output bridge humbucker engineered to capture articulate aggression without sacrificing note definition in the mix. This pickup delivers focused midrange punch and controlled treble response, making it ideal for recording hard rock, metal, and modern productions where clarity matters as much as power during tracking and mixing.

Tone & Electronics

Built around an Alnico 5 bar magnet, the SH-14B produces a balanced output with pronounced midrange character and tight low-end response that sits well in dense arrangements. The nickel silver bottom plate contributes to the pickup's articulate harmonic profile, while vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squealing for studio-grade noise rejection during recording sessions.

Design & Construction

The 4-conductor lead wire grants wiring flexibility for series, parallel, or split configurations depending on your studio guitar setup and tonal requirements. Hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup is available in standard humbucker spacing or Trembucker configuration for bridge positions.

Key Features

Alnico 5 bar magnet for balanced, focused output
Nickel silver bottom plate for articulate harmonic response
4-conductor lead wire enables series, parallel, and split wiring options
Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback
Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California
Available in standard humbucker spacing or Trembucker configuration
Bridge position design optimized for high-output applications
Compact form factor: 3.00" W × 1.00" H × 6.00" D; 0.30 lbs

The SH-14B Custom 5 bridges high output with controlled dynamics, making it a reliable workhorse for producers and engineers tracking and mixing aggressive material with precision.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States