Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 White Pickup

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Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 White Pickup

The SH-14 Custom 5 captures articulate, controlled aggression in the bridge position while maintaining clarity across your mix. Its moderate output and balanced midrange response track cleanly through tube amps and high-gain chains alike, translating accurately to your mix bus. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup engineers clarity into every frequency for recording sessions that demand both punch and definition.

Recording Tone & Output Character

At 14.1 ohms DC resistance, the SH-14 prints punchy, defined attack with natural compression that responds to pick dynamics and playing dynamics alike. The Alnico 5 bar magnet delivers crisp highs and warm lows with excellent note separation—essential for tracking single-note riffs and voicing chords without frequency masking in dense arrangements.

Construction & Session Flexibility

Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, critical for capturing clean takes during high-gain sessions. The nickel silver bottom plate enhances tonal clarity in the recorded signal, while the four-conductor shielded lead wire supports series, parallel, and split-coil wiring for adapting your rig to different session requirements.

Key Features

  • Alnico 5 bar magnet for balanced, articulate response
  • DC Resistance: 14.1 ohms
  • Nickel silver bottom plate
  • Four-conductor shielded lead wire
  • Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
  • Designed for bridge position
  • Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
  • Includes four-conductor hookup cable
  • White bobbins on black cover

The SH-14 Custom 5 tracks and mixes as a bridge pickup solution for recording engineers and producers tracking articulate, gain-compatible tones without sacrificing clarity or definition.

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At a Glance

The Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 is a balanced, articulate bridge pickup that sits naturally in a mix without overwhelming other tracks or losing note definition. Vacuum potted and hand-built for studio reliability, its Alnico 5 magnet delivers crisp highs and warm lows that cut through dense arrangements while the four-conductor lead enables parallel or split-coil configurations for mixing and experimentation. Ideal for producers and engineers tracking rock, metal, or hard rock who need a pickup that captures both single-note precision and full-chord authority.

Who This Is For

Great for

  • ✓ Rock
  • ✓ Metal
  • ✓ Hard Rock
  • ✓ Progressive

Not the best pick for

  • – Jazz
  • – Blues

Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SH-14 Custom 5 suitable for both vintage tube amps and modern high-gain setups?

Yes. The SH-14's moderate output and controlled midrange are voiced to work equally well driving vintage-style tube amps or contemporary high-gain rigs, making it versatile across different amp platforms.

What's included with this pickup, and what wiring options does it support?

The SH-14 includes a four-conductor shielded lead wire and a hookup cable. The four-conductor design enables series, parallel, or split-coil wiring for maximum tonal flexibility.

What makes vacuum potting important for high-gain playing?

Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal under high-gain conditions, ensuring stable, reliable performance whether you're recording or performing live.

Is the SH-14 Custom 5 designed for any specific guitar position?

The SH-14 is optimized for bridge position, where its balanced, articulate response sits naturally in the mix without overwhelming single-note lines or chord voicings.

What genres is this pickup best suited for?

The SH-14 excels in rock, metal, hard rock, and progressive styles. Its clarity and controlled midrange make it less ideal for jazz or blues applications.

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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