Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-70-B
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Black Pickup
The SH-11 Custom Custom captures punchy, articulate tones with exceptional clarity across the frequency spectrum. This bridge-position pickup strikes a balance between aggressive sustain and note definition, translating to recordings that cut through dense mixes without losing harmonic detail. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, it's engineered for producers tracking everything from high-gain riffs to moderate-gain textures while maintaining responsive dynamics and precise note separation in the mix.
Tone & Output Character
Rated at 14.4k ohms output, the SH-11 sits in the medium-hot range—muscular enough to drive your amp's front end and capture thick, defined tones on tape without the compressed character of ultra-hot designs. The Alnico II bar magnet delivers a naturally musical response with smooth top-end articulation and present midrange, capturing both lead clarity and heavy rhythm weight in your sessions.
Construction & Design
This pickup employs vacuum wax potting to eliminate unwanted microphonics and maintain tonal consistency across multiple takes and extended session work. The nickel silver bottom plate contributes to the overall tonal character while offering superior durability, and the 4-conductor lead wire enables multiple wiring configurations for coil-splitting and series/parallel switching—expanding your sonic palette without hardware changes.
Key Features
- 14.4k ohms output
- Alnico II bar magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor lead wire for wiring flexibility
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Medium-hot output level
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Bridge position design
- Black finish
The SH-11 Custom Custom combines refined tonal balance with robust construction, making it the reliable choice for producers and engineers seeking responsive, articulate bridge-position recordings.
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At a Glance
The SH-11 Custom Custom is a balanced medium-hot bridge pickup that cuts through dense mixes with punchy articulation and defined midrange, ideal for recording heavy rhythms and lead lines without losing note clarity. The Alnico II magnet and vacuum wax potted design capture dynamic pick attack and chord voicing across high-gain and moderate-gain sessions, while the 4-conductor wiring gives you flexibility for studio tone-shaping and post-production switching options. Hand-built durability and stable output make it a session-reliable choice for metal, hard rock, and progressive recording.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the SH-11 different from other high-output bridge pickups?
The SH-11 sits in the medium-hot range at 14.4k ohms, avoiding the compressed feel of ultra-hot designs while staying muscular enough to drive amp front ends. The Alnico II magnet provides smooth top-end articulation and defined midrange, keeping notes separated and articulate even in high-gain contexts.
Is this pickup good for both rhythm and lead playing?
Yes—the SH-11 balances aggression with clarity, responding dynamically to pick attack and chord voicing on heavy rhythm work while maintaining note definition for lead lines. It excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive music but is not designed for jazz or blues tones.
What does the 4-conductor lead wire let me do?
The 4-conductor wiring opens multiple configurations for coil-splitting and series/parallel switching, giving you tonal flexibility for both live performance and studio recording without rewiring the pickup itself.
How stable is this pickup in a touring or studio environment?
Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonics and ensures rock-solid stability in high-temperature environments, while the nickel silver bottom plate adds durability and contributes to overall tonal character—making it reliable for both live and recording use.
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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