Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Reverse Zebra Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-70-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Reverse Zebra Pickup
The SH-11 Custom Custom delivers a thick, aggressive voice with exceptional clarity and sustain. This bridge position humbucker combines medium-hot output with articulate high-end response, making it ideal for capturing heavy rock, metal, and modern productions where definition cuts through the mix as much as power drives the take. Hand-built construction and premium materials ensure reliability and tonal consistency across repeated recording sessions.
Tone & Output Character
With a 14.4 kΩ resistance and 5.2 kHz resonant peak, this pickup emphasizes midrange aggression while maintaining clarity in both single-note leads and dense rhythm sections during tracking. The medium-hot output level sits perfectly between vintage warmth and modern punch—hot enough to drive amp saturation and compression without losing note separation or dynamic response in the mix.
Design & Construction
Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, critical for high-gain tracking and overdubs without unwanted noise artifacts. The Alnico II bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate contribute to the pickup's balanced, articulate character, while hand assembly in Santa Barbara ensures meticulous quality control throughout production.
Key Features
- Dual coil humbucker design for bridge position
- 14.4 kΩ resistance specification
- 5.2 kHz resonant peak
- Alnico II bar magnet
- Medium-hot output level
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- 4-conductor cable for coil-splitting compatibility
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Reverse Zebra pole piece configuration
The SH-11 Custom Custom Reverse Zebra pairs raw power with articulate, focused tone—a bridge pickup engineered for precision recordings and aggressive production.
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At a Glance
The SH-11 Custom Custom Reverse Zebra is a tracking-focused bridge humbucker that captures aggression and clarity in equal measure, ideal for recording heavy rock, metal, and progressive material. Its medium-hot output, articulate high-end, and vacuum wax potting eliminate feedback and squeal during overdubs, while the balanced midrange sits well in dense, layered mixes. Hand-built construction ensures tonal consistency across takes and sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The SH-11 Custom Custom excels in metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music where articulate high-end and midrange aggression matter. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications due to its aggressive voicing and medium-hot output character.
Will this pickup squeal or feedback in high-gain setups?
No. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, making this pickup stable and reliable in high-gain applications where feedback control is critical.
Can I use this pickup for coil-splitting?
Yes. The SH-11 Custom Custom includes a 4-conductor cable that allows coil-splitting compatibility, giving you tonal flexibility beyond the standard bridge humbucker voice.
How does the output level compare to other metal and hard rock pickups?
The medium-hot output (14.4 kΩ resistance) sits between vintage warmth and modern punch—hot enough to drive amp saturation without sacrificing note separation or dynamic response. It compares favorably to the EMG 81/85, Seymour Duncan Invader, and DiMarzio D-Activator.
Is this pickup hand-built, and where is it made?
Yes, the SH-11 Custom Custom is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, using premium materials including an Alnico II bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate for meticulous quality control and tonal consistency.
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