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Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Gold Cover Pickup vs Seymour Duncan 7-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup
The SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid is a versatile dual-coil humbucker for rock and blues players seeking balanced warmth and articulation, while the 7-String Pegasus Bridge is a specialized hum-cancelling pickup designed exclusively for 7-string extended-range metal and djent applications. Choose the SH-16 if you play standard-tuning guitar across rock/blues/progressive styles; choose the Pegasus if you own a 7-string and play modern metal or drop-tuned music.
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Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Gold Cover Pickup
Seymour Duncan 7-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Gold Cover Pickup | Seymour Duncan 7-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Gold Cover Pickup
- ✓ Fits standard 6-string guitars with universal humbucker mounting
- ✓ Mismatched coils create harmonic complexity and vintage-meets-modern tone
- ✓ Moderate output preserves dynamics and note separation across clean to saturated lead work
- ✓ Dual-coil design provides natural hum cancellation without specialized metal construction
Why choose Seymour Duncan 7-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup
- ✓ Specifically voiced and mounted for 7-string instruments and extended-range tunings
- ✓ Higher DC resistance (14.92 kΩ) and bright EQ (6/7/5) cut through dense metal mixes
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with aggressive articulation optimized for fast picking and riff clarity
- ✓ Hum-cancelling design eliminates noise in high-gain metal setups with multiple wiring options
Frequently asked questions
What guitar does each pickup fit?
The SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid is a standard humbucker that fits any 6-string guitar with a humbucker cavity. The 7-String Pegasus Bridge is specifically manufactured for 7-string guitars and will not fit standard 6-string instruments.
Which pickup has more output and aggression?
The 7-String Pegasus Bridge has higher DC resistance (14.92 kΩ vs. 11.5 kΩ) and a more aggressive, mid-forward EQ designed for metal. The SH-16 has moderate output that prioritizes dynamics and note separation over raw aggression.
Are both pickups hum-cancelling?
The SH-16 is a standard dual-coil humbucker that cancels hum through its dual-coil design. The 7-String Pegasus Bridge employs a specialized hum-cancelling configuration engineered for high-gain metal applications with multiple gain stages.
Can I use the SH-16 in metal genres?
The SH-16 is not ideal for metal according to its design intent, as its moderate output and balanced EQ are optimized for rock, blues, and progressive styles. For metal, the higher-output 7-String Pegasus Bridge is purpose-built, though it requires a 7-string instrument.