Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-84-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 Zebra Pickup
The SH-14 Custom 5 captures aggressive, articulate bridge-position recordings with tight low-end definition and punchy midrange presence. This pickup excels in high-gain tracking contexts where clarity and note separation are critical to mix success, making it ideal for modern rock, metal, and fusion sessions where output must never compromise tonal definition.
Tone & Output Character
The 14.10 DCR positions this as a hot bridge humbucker with substantial output and midrange focus. The Alnico 5 bar magnet core delivers responsive, articulate tone with natural compression and strong sustain, cutting through dense mixes on both lead takes and aggressive rhythm parts.
Construction & Reliability
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, ensuring clean, stable recordings in high-gain tracking sessions. Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA using a nickel silver bottom plate and 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring configurations, this pickup is engineered for session durability and tonal versatility across overdubs and extended takes.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 bar magnet for responsive, articulate tone
- 14.10 DCR bridge-position output
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted construction for squeal-free performance
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Designed for bridge position application
- Aggressive midrange and tight low-end definition
The SH-14 Custom 5 combines Seymour Duncan's meticulous hand-building process with proven Alnico 5 magnetics to deliver a bridge pickup built for demanding studio sessions and high-output recording applications.
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At a Glance
The SH-14 Custom 5 is a tracking-friendly bridge pickup that brings definition and punch to metal, rock, and fusion recording sessions without compromising note separation in dense mixes. Its hot output and midrange focus sit well in compressed or distorted tones, while vacuum wax potting eliminates unwanted feedback during layering and reamping. The hand-built Alnico 5 design delivers natural compression and sustain that translates equally well to DI chains and amp capture.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Modern Rock
- ✓ Fusion
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres is the SH-14 Custom 5 best suited for?
This pickup excels in metal, hard rock, modern rock, and fusion. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles, as its aggressive character and high output are optimized for high-gain and distorted applications.
Is this pickup suitable for rhythm and lead playing?
Yes. The SH-14 Custom 5 delivers both aggressive rhythm response with tight lows and articulate lead work with strong sustain, making it versatile across both playing styles in high-gain contexts.
What does vacuum wax potting do?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, ensuring stable, noise-free performance at high volumes—critical for live shows and studio tracking with heavy distortion.
What is the 14.10 DCR specification, and what does it mean?
DCR (DC Resistance) is 14.10 ohms, which positions this as a hot, high-output bridge humbucker designed to deliver substantial signal and midrange presence without sacrificing clarity and articulation.
Can this pickup be wired in different ways?
Yes. The 4-conductor lead wire allows for multiple wiring configurations, giving you flexibility in how you integrate it into your instrument's electronics for coil-split or series/parallel switching options.
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