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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Pickup Gold Cover vs Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Bridge White Pickup
The SH-2n Jazz is a traditional full-size neck humbucker for jazz, fusion, and studio work with warm articulate tone and 7.24k resistance, while the Billy Gibbons Red Devil is a single-coil-sized bridge humbucker for blues-rock and classic rock in Stratocasters with 13.95k resistance and higher output. Choose the SH-2n for neck position tonal definition in offset-body guitars, and the Red Devil for drop-in bridge installation in Strats seeking thick, punchy sustain.
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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Pickup Gold Cover
Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Bridge White Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Pickup Gold Cover | Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Bridge White Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135.00 | $129.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | — |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Pickup Gold Cover
- ✓ Warm, articulate midrange perfectly voiced for neck position lead lines and chord work
- ✓ Lower 7.24k resistance provides controlled output without overwhelming brightness
- ✓ Alnico 5 magnet delivers responsive dynamics and smooth harmonic content
- ✓ Hand-built with vacuum wax potting for studio-grade durability and feedback resistance
Why choose Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Bridge White Pickup
- ✓ Single-coil-sized humbucker drops into any Stratocaster bridge position without routing
- ✓ Higher 13.95k resistance produces thicker, punchier output ideal for blues-rock sustain
- ✓ Iconic Billy Gibbons signature tone character with natural breakup response
- ✓ Four-conductor shielded cable enables series, parallel, or split wiring flexibility
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup fits my guitar?
The SH-2n Jazz is a standard full-size humbucker for any guitar with humbucker routing; the Billy Gibbons Red Devil is specifically designed as a single-coil-sized humbucker for Stratocaster bridge positions and will not fit full-size humbucker cavities.
What's the main tone difference?
The SH-2n (7.24k) is warmer and more controlled with articulate midrange clarity for balanced playing, while the Billy Gibbons (13.95k) is hotter and punchier with natural breakup suited to blues-rock rhythm and lead work.
Which is better for beginners?
Both are intermediate-to-professional-level pickups. The SH-2n suits jazz and studio-focused players; the Billy Gibbons suits classic rock and blues players comfortable with higher output and natural overdrive response.
Are both hand-built and potted?
Yes, both pickups are hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA and feature vacuum wax potting for feedback resistance and reliable performance.