Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Set, Zebra Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Set, Zebra Pickup

This matched humbucker set captures the classic pairing of a hot bridge pickup with a versatile, articulate neck pickup. The SH-4 JB bridge and SH-2N Jazz neck combination provides balanced output and tonal separation across the fretboard, making this set essential for recording sessions that demand clarity alongside aggression.

Recording Tone & Sonic Character

The SH-4 bridge operates at 16.4 kΩ DC resistance with a 5.5 kHz resonant peak, delivering thick, punchy midrange that cuts through dense mixes and stands up in lead takes and rhythm tracking. The SH-2n neck sits at 7.72 kΩ with an 8 kHz peak, offering a cleaner, more defined response that sits well in the mix without muddiness—ideal for layered textures, single-note passages, and jazz-inflected recording work.

Construction & Specifications

Both pickups use Alnico V bar magnets for dynamic response and sustain that translates well to tape and DAW. The coils are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback, ensuring stable, noise-free tracking through any session setup. Four-conductor wiring on each pickup provides maximum tonal flexibility, allowing series, parallel, and split configurations depending on your wiring scheme and recording approach.

Key Features

• SH-4 JB Bridge Pickup — 16.4 kΩ DC resistance, 5.5 kHz resonant peak
• SH-2N Jazz Neck Pickup — 7.72 kΩ DC resistance, 8 kHz resonant peak
• Alnico V bar magnets in both pickups for dynamic response and sustain
• Vacuum wax potted coils eliminate microphonic feedback
• Four-conductor cables on both pickups for wiring flexibility
• SH-4 EQ curve: 5 (Bass) / 6 (Midrange) / 8 (Treble)
• SH-2n EQ curve: 5 (Bass) / 3 (Midrange) / 9 (Treble)
• Matched output pairing for balanced bridge-to-neck transition
• Industry-standard humbucker format fits most chambered and solid-body guitars

This pairing strikes a practical balance between high-output bridge punch and neck clarity, making it versatile across rock, fusion, and contemporary recording projects.