Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Rail Matte Black Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Rail Matte Black Pickup Set

This matched pair captures articulate, high-output performance with a balanced tonal footprint that tracks cleanly across neck and bridge positions during recording and mix work. The rail design ensures consistent magnetic field distribution across all string gauges, eliminating dead spots and providing responsive, even articulation for precise tracking and layering. Built to deliver clarity and definition without sacrificing warmth or sustain in the final mix.

Tone & Output Character

The SH-4 bridge (16.4 kΩ DC resistance) produces aggressive, defined highs with a 5.5 kHz resonant peak—ideal for cutting through dense arrangements and sitting prominently in high-gain productions. The SH-2n neck (7.72 kΩ) delivers warmer, more compressed response with an 8 kHz peak, providing a complementary tonal palette for rhythm textures and blended layers. EQ voicing differs between positions—bridge at 5/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble) and neck at 5/3/9—providing tonal separation that prevents muddiness when stacking guitars in high-gain sessions.

Construction & Materials

Both pickups feature Alnico V bar magnets for organic harmonic content and responsive dynamics that capture nuanced playing dynamics during recording. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, critical for clean takes and overdub layers, while the nickel silver bottom plate contributes to the pickup's tonal character. Each pickup carries a four-conductor cable, allowing full coil-splitting capability if desired for increased tonal flexibility within a single session.

Key Features

• SH-4 Bridge Pickup: 16.4 kΩ DC Resistance
• SH-2n Neck Pickup: 7.72 kΩ DC Resistance
• SH-4 Resonant Peak: 5.5 kHz
• SH-2n Resonant Peak: 8 kHz
• Bridge EQ: 5/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
• Neck EQ: 5/3/9 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
• Alnico V Bar Magnets (both pickups)
• Rail design for even magnetic field distribution
• Vacuum wax potted construction
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Four-conductor cables on both pickups
• Matte black finish

This set balances aggressive output with refined articulation, tracking effectively for high-gain modern productions while retaining the harmonic complexity needed for classic rock and blended-tone applications.