Seymour Duncan SH-3 Staggered Mag Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-3 Staggered Mag Black Pickup

The SH-3 is a high-output humbucker engineered to deliver genuine single-coil character when split, bridging the gap between classic Fender tone and modern versatility. This pickup excels for capturing articulate, responsive output without sacrificing the definition that defines true Strat voice in your recordings. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, it combines traditional design principles with the demanding specifications required for contemporary tracking and production work.

Tone & Output Character

With a DC resistance of 16.6k Ω, the SH-3 generates substantial output while maintaining clarity and separation across the frequency spectrum. The Alnico 2 rod magnets with traditional Fender pole stagger produce warm, defined highs and articulate mids—ideal for recording clean tones and driven textures where individual note articulation sits clearly in the mix.

Construction & Wiring

Built using Alnico 2 magnetic material and hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup ships ready to install with a four-conductor shielded cable that accommodates splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal configurations. The staggered magnet design ensures balanced response across all string gauges, enabling consistent capture regardless of playing dynamics or string selection during session work.

Key Features

• DC Resistance: 16.6k Ω
• Magnet Type: Staggered Alnico 2 rod magnets
• Traditional Fender pole stagger for balanced output
• Four-conductor shielded cable included
• High-output humbucker design
• Genuine single-coil tone when split
• Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
• Part Number: 11102-09-B
• Black cover finish

The SH-3 combines traditional craftsmanship with modern versatility, delivering the articulate character of a true single-coil in humbucker form for recording and mixing applications.