Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Rail 7-String Matte Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11105-10-B-7Str
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Rail 7-String Matte Black Pickup
The SH-2n Jazz Rail captures balanced, articulate response across all seven strings with its rail-design pole pieces that maintain even string-to-string sensitivity. This neck pickup excels at recording nuanced dynamics and clean articulation without sacrificing warmth, making it essential for tracking extended-range instruments where clarity and consistency across the entire range are critical to a polished mix. The matte black finish integrates seamlessly into modern instrument aesthetics while the potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback during close-miked sessions.
Tonal Character & Recording Response
Built around an Alnico 8 bar magnet, the SH-2n produces a refined, focused tone with balanced midrange presence and controlled treble that translates clearly in the mix. The 4-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring options, supporting series, parallel, and split configurations for tonal shaping and processing flexibility during tracking and overdubs.
Design & Construction
The rail design ensures consistent magnetic pull across all seven strings, eliminating the uneven response often found in traditional pole-piece pickups on extended-range instruments—a critical advantage when layering takes and maintaining phase coherence across multiple passes. Vacuum wax potting provides squeal-free operation under high-gain and feedback-prone conditions, essential for studio tracking with aggressive amp settings or heavy distortion chains.
Key Features
- Alnico 8 bar magnet for articulate, focused tone
- Rail pole piece design for even string-to-string balance on 7-string instruments
- Approximate DC resistance of 7.5kΩ
- 4-conductor lead wire for series, parallel, and split wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic squeal
- Neck position configuration
- Matte black finish
- Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California
- Includes 4-conductor hookup cable
The SH-2n Jazz Rail combines Seymour Duncan's heritage in pickup design with the specific demands of extended-range instruments, delivering articulate, balanced response across all strings for professional recording applications.
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At a Glance
The SH-2n Jazz Rail captures balanced, articulate dynamics across a 7-string instrument in the studio, with controlled treble and warm midrange that sits well in dense mixes. Its rail design ensures every string records with even magnetic response, eliminating the thin or muddy spots common in traditional pickups on extended-range guitars. The vacuum potting kills feedback and microphonic noise, and the 4-conductor lead supports series, parallel, and split configurations for session flexibility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup right for a 7-string guitar I already own?
Yes, the SH-2n Jazz Rail is specifically voiced and dimensioned for 7-string guitars and will drop into any instrument with a standard humbucker neck cavity. The rail pole-piece design ensures even magnetic response across all seven strings, eliminating the uneven tone you might hear with traditional 6-string pickups retrofitted to extended-range guitars.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor lead wire support?
The 4-conductor wiring enables series, parallel, and split configurations, giving you flexibility to customize tone without swapping pickups. This means you can experiment with coil-split tones and phase configurations for expanded sonic options in both studio and live settings.
Will this pickup feedback under high gain?
No—the vacuum wax potting construction eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, even under high-gain and drop-tuning conditions. This is critical for modern extended-range playing styles and ensures squeal-free operation in the studio or on stage.
What tone should I expect from this neck pickup?
The SH-2n delivers articulate, balanced response with warm midrange, controlled treble, and even string-to-string clarity. Built around an Alnico 8 bar magnet with 7.5kΩ DC resistance, it's voiced for metal and progressive genres where you need focused tone and nuanced dynamics without muddiness.
What's included in the box?
You receive the pickup, a 4-conductor hookup cable, and mounting hardware. Installation into a standard humbucker cavity requires basic soldering skills or a qualified technician.
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