Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Hot Rodded Set, Red/Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Hot Rodded Set, Red/Black Pickup

This matched pair combines the aggressive output and clarity of the SH-4 JB bridge pickup with the articulate, balanced response of the SH-2n Jazz Model neck pickup. The combination balances high-output punch with definition across the frequency spectrum, delivering a tracking-friendly setup that cuts through dense mixes in recording sessions while maintaining enough complexity to remain engaging on isolated tracks.

Tonal Character & Recording Performance

The SH-4 bridge produces a 16.4 kΩ DC resistance with a 5.5 kHz resonant peak and EQ curve of 5/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble), delivering aggressive midrange articulation and controlled presence peak that sits well in the mix without unnecessary harshness. The SH-2n neck offers a warmer, more refined voice with 7.72 kΩ resistance, a 8 kHz resonant peak, and 5/3/9 EQ balance, providing smooth lead tones and defined clean playing that captures nuance in layered arrangements.

Construction & Wiring Flexibility

Both pickups feature Alnico 5 magnets and are wax potted to eliminate microphonic squeal and feedback—critical for clean recording chains and monitoring. The set ships with 4-conductor wiring on both the bridge and neck models, enabling series/parallel switching and other wiring configurations for session-specific sonic adjustments. Hand-built in the Santa Barbara, CA factory, each pickup meets Seymour Duncan's precision manufacturing standards.

Key Features

• SH-4 JB bridge pickup with 16.4 kΩ DC resistance
• SH-2n Jazz Model neck pickup with 7.72 kΩ DC resistance
• Alnico 5 magnets for punchy, articulate response
• Wax potted construction eliminates microphonic squeal
• 4-conductor wiring on both bridge and neck models
• SH-4 resonant peak at 5.5 kHz; SH-2n resonant peak at 8 kHz
• SH-4 EQ: 5/6/8 Bass/Mid/Treble balance
• SH-2n EQ: 5/3/9 Bass/Mid/Treble balance
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Compatible with standard humbucker cavities

This pairing offers versatility across genres and production styles while maintaining the clarity and output that define the Hot Rodded specification, making it a dependable choice for multi-session recording workflows.