Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, White Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- SKU
- 11102-86-W
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, White Pickup
The SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid delivers a balanced midrange character that bridges vintage warmth and modern articulation, tracking cleanly through overdrive and high-gain chains without feedback. This mismatched-coil design pairs a '59's smooth screws-side coil with a Custom's aggressive slug-side coil, yielding tonal complexity that captures nuance in the mix while maintaining definition at session volumes. The result is a versatile humbucker that records with transparency, sustains naturally, and rejects feedback during layered tracking and reamping.
Tone & Recording Performance
The 11.5k Ω DC resistance and 5.95 KHz resonant peak produce a medium output character that sits comfortably in a mix between vintage and modern voiced pickups, with a balanced EQ profile (8 / 6 / 6) that articulates individual notes without muddiness. This tonal signature excels at capturing fast passages with pick definition while maintaining body and sustain during chord layers and lead lines, making it equally effective for single-takes and punch-in sessions.
Construction & Wiring
Built and potted by hand in Santa Barbara, the SH-16 uses an alnico 5 bar magnet paired with a nickel silver bottom plate for consistent magnetic performance and durability across multiple recording sessions. The four-conductor lead wire enables series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options, providing flexibility for custom electronics configurations and sound design during production.
Key Features
- Mismatched coil design: '59 screws-side coil paired with Custom slug-side coil
- DC resistance of 11.5k Ω
- Resonant peak at 5.95 KHz
- Balanced EQ (8 / 6 / 6)
- Medium output level
- Alnico 5 bar magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Four-conductor lead wire
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
The SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid combines vintage soul with modern recording clarity, delivering feedback-free tracking and tonal versatility across genres, gain structures, and mix scenarios.
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At a Glance
The SH-16 pairs a '59's warmth with Custom aggression in one coil design, capturing articulate note separation in fast passages while holding body and sustain on chords and leads—ideal for tracking blues, rock, and metal without muddiness. Its 11.5k Ω resistance and 5.95 kHz peak sit comfortably in a mix, and vacuum wax potting eliminates squeal during high-gain overdubs. Four-conductor wiring lets you experiment with series, parallel, and split configurations to shape your recording tone.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the SH-16 different from a standard '59 or Custom pickup?
The SH-16 uses a mismatched-coil design: a smooth '59 screws-side coil paired with an aggressive Custom slug-side coil. This hybrid approach delivers vintage warmth and modern articulation in one pickup, with better feedback rejection and clarity at volume than either design alone.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The SH-16 excels in blues, rock, hard rock, and metal. Its balanced midrange and medium output articulate fast passages while maintaining body and sustain, though it is not voiced for jazz or folk applications.
Can I use the SH-16 with custom wiring configurations?
Yes. The four-conductor lead wire enables series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options, giving you flexibility to reshape the tone for different electronics setups and playing contexts.
How does the SH-16 perform at high volumes and high-gain settings?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback and squeal, while the alnico 5 bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate deliver consistent magnetic performance at volume. The balanced EQ profile (8 / 6 / 6) maintains definition and clarity even in heavily driven tones.
Where is the SH-16 made?
The SH-16 is hand-built and potted in Santa Barbara, California, using alnico 5 magnets and nickel silver hardware for durability and consistent performance.
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