Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Hot Rodded Set, Nickel Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11108-13-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Hot Rodded Set, Nickel Pickup
This matched pair delivers articulate, high-output performance with a refined tonal character engineered to capture aggressive bridge clarity and warm neck response in any recording scenario. The nickel silver bottom plate construction combined with Alnico 5 magnets creates a snappy, responsive character under the pick while maintaining definition across the frequency spectrum. Built for producers and engineers tracking guitar who demand both cut and musicality from their pickup set.
Tonal Character & Frequency Response for Recording
The SH-4 bridge pickup sits at 16.4 kΩ DC resistance with a 5.5 kHz resonant peak, yielding focused mids and controlled high-end snap that cuts through dense mixes and delivers transparent lead definition on tape. The SH-2n neck pickup operates at 7.72 kΩ with an 8 kHz peak, providing warm, singing tone for tracking rhythm layers and lead lines without excessive output clash between positions during session switching.
Construction & Wiring Flexibility for Studio Sessions
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, each pickup is vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal during high-gain tracking and overdubs. The included 4-conductor lead wire opens multiple series/parallel wiring configurations, allowing you to tailor impedance matching to your guitar's circuit and interface setup for optimal tracking results.
Key Features
- SH-4 JB bridge pickup, 16.4 kΩ DC resistance
- SH-2n Jazz Model neck pickup, 7.72 kΩ DC resistance
- Alnico 5 bar magnets
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor lead wire for series/parallel wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- SH-4 EQ: Bass 5 / Mids 6 / Treble 8
- SH-2n EQ: Bass 5 / Mids 3 / Treble 9
- SH-4 resonant peak: 5.5 kHz
- SH-2n resonant peak: 8 kHz
- Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, CA
This set combines the proven aggression of the JB bridge with the refined, articulate neck response of the Jazz Model—a pairing that tracks everything from classic rock punch to modern high-gain clarity without sacrificing musicality in the mix.
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At a Glance
This matched pickup set combines aggressive bridge articulation with a singing neck response, capturing clarity in aggressive genres while maintaining musicality for layered recording and overdubs. The SH-4's focused mids and controlled snap cut through dense mixes, while the SH-2n's warm, defined tone sits beautifully for lead lines and chord stacking in a session. Vacuum wax potting and quality construction ensure quiet, noise-free tracking under any gain setting, and the 4-conductor wiring opens multiple impedance configurations to dial in the exact tonal character your recordings demand.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this set best suited for?
This set excels in hard rock, metal, and progressive music where articulate, high-output tone and clarity are essential. The bridge pickup's focused mids and controlled snap work for both aggressive rhythm and precise lead definition, while the neck pickup's warm response keeps tone musical across the frequency spectrum. It is not recommended for folk or jazz applications.
What makes the 4-conductor wiring beneficial?
The included 4-conductor lead wire allows you to configure the pickups in series or parallel wiring modes, enabling impedance matching to your guitar's circuit and amp setup for customized tonal character. This flexibility lets you tailor output and frequency response to your specific rig without buying multiple sets.
How do the SH-4 bridge and SH-2n neck pickups differ tonally?
The SH-4 bridge (16.4 kΩ) features focused mids and a 5.5 kHz resonant peak for aggressive cut and lead clarity, while the SH-2n neck (7.72 kΩ) delivers warm, singing tone with an 8 kHz peak that maintains definition without output clash when switching between positions. This pairing balances aggression with musicality across the full fretboard.
What does vacuum wax potting do, and why does it matter?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal that can occur under high gain, ensuring quiet, controlled performance during aggressive playing or recording sessions. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with Alnico 5 magnets and nickel silver bottom plates, these pickups maintain clarity and responsiveness even with maximum gain and distortion.
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