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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- 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 hum-canceling magnetic pickup that sits flush in your acoustic's soundhole, capturing a warm, compressed tone with complete noise rejection for clean studio recordings. It requires no guitar modification, includes a 14-foot low-capacitance cable, and pairs seamlessly with any mixing console or interface for professional-grade acoustic amplification in tracking and mixing sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
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 in your soundhole with zero modification—no drilling, routing, or soldering required. It fits standard soundholes between 3.75″ and 4.0″ and installs or removes in seconds.
Will this pickup pick up electrical hum on stage?
No. The hum-cancelling design eliminates 60-cycle electrical noise that plagues single-coil soundhole pickups, delivering a clean, noise-free signal in live and studio environments.
What strings does this pickup work with?
The SA-3HC responds only to steel strings. It will not function with nylon or other non-steel string types.
What cable and connectors are included?
The pickup ships with a 14-foot low-capacitance studio-quality cable with a 1/4″ connector, ready to plug into any guitar amplifier, P.A. system, or mixing console.
How does the tone compare to other soundhole pickups?
The walnut housing and double-potted hum-canceling design deliver a fatter, more compressed tone compared to single-coil soundhole pickups, while resisting feedback and handling stage volume with stability.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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