What makes this pickup different from the SH-1N?

The SH-2N is tuned specifically for 7-string extended-range instruments and jazz fusion applications, with a higher resonant peak at 8 kHz for added articulation and a more pronounced midrange presence compared to the SH-1N. Its tone profile emphasizes clarity and harmonic definition in complex voicings, making it better suited for jazz and progressive styles.

Will this work in standard 6-string guitars?

The SH-2N is designed and voiced for 7-string and extended-range guitars. While it may physically fit some 6-string installations, its tonal characteristics and specifications are optimized for the thicker, lower-frequency demands of a 7-string instrument.

What does the four-conductor cable allow me to do?

The four-conductor cable supports series, parallel, and split wiring configurations on compatible 7-string instruments, giving you tonal sculpting options to customize the pickup's response after installation based on your amplifier and playing style.

Is this pickup suitable for metal or heavy music?

No—the SH-2N is voiced for jazz, fusion, and progressive styles where articulation and harmonic clarity are priorities. Its warm, controlled character is not engineered for the aggressive, compressed tones required in metal and thrash metal applications.

How does vacuum wax potting benefit the pickup?

Vacuum wax potting seals the coils and magnet assembly to reject feedback and microphonic noise while adding durability for road use, ensuring stable, reliable performance night after night in live or studio sessions.

Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-2N 7-String Jazz Model Neck Pickup

The SH-2N is a controlled, articulate neck pickup engineered for 7-string extended-range instruments where clarity and harmonic definition matter in the mix. Its warm yet focused character preserves individual note separation even in tight chord voicings, making it an excellent choice for capturing jazz fusion, progressive, and contemporary sessions demanding precision and musicality from the neck position.

Tone & Voicing

A 7.72 kΩ DC resistance and Alnico V bar magnet combine to deliver a balanced output with pronounced midrange presence and smooth treble extension. The resonant peak at 8 kHz adds presence and articulation without harshness, while the 5/3/9 bass/mid/treble EQ curve emphasizes upper frequencies to sit clearly in dense mixes without sacrificing warmth—ideal for recording complex chord work and melodic runs that need to cut through in the production.

Construction & Specifications

Built with a nickel silver bottom plate and vacuum wax potted for feedback rejection and long-term studio durability, this pickup is handmade in Santa Barbara, California. The four-conductor cable supports full series/parallel/split wiring flexibility on compatible instruments, giving you tonal sculpting options for session versatility and post-production refinement.

Key Features

DC Resistance: 7.72 kΩ
Resonant Peak: 8 kHz
Magnet Type: Alnico V Bar
EQ Curve: 5 (Bass) / 3 (Mid) / 9 (Treble)
Four-conductor cable for wiring versatility
Nickel silver bottom plate
Vacuum wax potted construction
Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
Designed for 7-string and extended-range guitars
Neck position optimized for jazz and fusion applications

This SH-2N delivers the refined articulation and controlled response that recording professionals expect from a production-grade neck pickup.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States