Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom Reverse Zebra Pickup
The SH-5 Duncan Custom is a high-output bridge humbucker engineered to capture aggressive, articulate performances with clarity and sustain in the recording chain. Its wax-potted construction keeps the noise floor clean even under extreme amplification, making it ideal for tracking metal, hard rock, and modern styles where definition cuts through dense mixes and high-gain saturation.
Tone & Recording Character
This pickup delivers high output with a 14.1K ohms DCR that balances aggressive response with note definition across all strings, crucial for maintaining separation during overdubs and layered tracking. The ceramic magnet provides the brightness and snap that sits forward in a mix without sacrificing harmonic complexity, while wax-potting eliminates microphonic feedback that can muddy session recordings under high-gain conditions.
Studio Versatility & Integration
Built as a standard 6-string humbucker with 4-conductor wiring for flexible coil-splitting or series/parallel wiring schemes in the studio—enabling tonal shaping across different track passes without hardware swaps. The 49mm string spacing and uncovered design fit standard bridge routes for straightforward installation, and its Reverse Zebra finish adds visual distinction while maintaining full electromagnetic performance and consistent tone capture session to session.
Key Features
- High-output ceramic magnet humbucker
- 14.1K ohms DCR for aggressive, defined tone
- 4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and series/parallel configuration
- 49mm string spacing for standard bridge routes
- Wax-potted construction for silent operation under high gain
- Bridge position orientation
- Reverse Zebra finish (uncovered coils)
- Dimensions: 2.695″ × 1.438″ × 0.776″
- Made by Seymour Duncan in the USA
- 6-string humbucker design
The SH-5 Duncan Custom remains a proven choice for bridge placement in guitars demanding uncompromising output, clarity, and noise rejection during recording and performance.
