Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Hum-Canceling Woody, Walnut Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11500-31-WLN
Description
Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Hum-Canceling Woody, Walnut Pickup
The SA-3HC Hum-Canceling Woody installs invisibly into any acoustic guitar's soundhole, capturing thick, compressed tone at the source without visible hardware or permanent modification. The walnut housing and hum-cancelling design eliminate 60-cycle noise while preserving the natural resonance of steel-string acoustics, making this pickup essential for home studio sessions and live recording where clean, artifact-free amplified signal is non-negotiable.
Studio Installation & Signal Chain
This passive, noiseless magnetic pickup requires no soldering, drilling, or routing—mount it in seconds and remove it just as quickly for session flexibility. The double-potted walnut housing resists feedback and sustains clean gain-staging through your mixing console or interface, while the included 14-foot low-capacitance studio-quality cable with 1/4″ connector maintains signal integrity to your preamp or direct box without high-frequency rolloff.
Tone & Mix Performance
The hum-cancelling design delivers a fatter, more compressed sound compared to single-coil versions, eliminating electrical noise that muddies single-magnet soundhole pickups in the recording chain. Integrates seamlessly into any recording interface, mixing console, or amplifier workflow, and responds accurately only to steel strings, ensuring transparent, noise-free capture suitable for layered acoustic overdubs and professional productions.
Key Features
- Passive, noiseless magnetic soundhole pickup
- Hum-cancelling design for fatter, more compressed tone
- Walnut housing construction
- Double-potted for feedback resistance
- Fits standard soundholes 3.75″ (94mm) to 4.0″ (100mm)
- Includes 14-foot low-capacitance studio quality cable with 1/4″ connector
- Requires steel strings to function
- Compatible with any guitar amplifier, P.A. system, or mixing console
- Instant mount with zero guitar modification required
The SA-3HC combines invisibility, reliability, and tonal character in one self-contained system that preserves acoustic integrity while delivering professional-grade amplified signal for studio tracking and mixing.
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At a Glance
The SA-3HC is a passive magnetic soundhole pickup that installs instantly and captures the natural resonance of steel-string acoustics with a fat, compressed character ideal for tracking and mixing. Its hum-canceling design eliminates 60-cycle noise in the studio, and the included 14-foot low-capacitance cable integrates seamlessly into any recording chain without signal loss. Pick it for a non-invasive, tonally characterful way to amplify and record acoustic guitars without permanent modification.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Acoustic-based genres
Not the best pick for
- – Extended Range tunings
- – Non-steel-string acoustics
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to modify my guitar to install this pickup?
No. The SA-3HC mounts invisibly into your soundhole with zero drilling, routing, or soldering—it installs and removes in seconds without any permanent alteration to your guitar.
What type of acoustic guitar does this work with?
The SA-3HC is designed for steel-string acoustics with soundholes between 3.75 inches (94mm) and 4.0 inches (100mm). It will not work with non-steel-string acoustics or extended-range tuning instruments.
How does the hum-canceling design compare to single-coil soundhole pickups?
The hum-canceling design eliminates 60-cycle electrical noise while delivering a fatter, more compressed tone than single-magnet versions, making it more stable and feedback-resistant in live and studio environments.
What cable and connectors are included?
The pickup comes with a 14-foot low-capacitance studio-quality cable with a 1/4-inch connector that reaches your amp, P.A. system, or mixing console without signal degradation.
Will this pickup work with my existing amp or P.A. system?
Yes. The SA-3HC is a passive pickup that works seamlessly with any standard guitar amplifier, P.A. system, or mixing console.
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