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Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Set, Zebra Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Brad Paisley La Brea Tele Set Pickup
The SH-4/SH-2n is a high-output humbucker set built for aggressive rock and metal, while the Brad Paisley La Brea is a lower-output Telecaster set designed for country-rock clarity and vintage character. Choose the SH-4/SH-2n if you play hard rock or metal; choose the Brad Paisley if you want articulate, twangy country-rock tones.
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Seymour Duncan Brad Paisley La Brea Tele Set Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Set, Zebra Pickup | Seymour Duncan Brad Paisley La Brea Tele Set Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Set, Zebra Pickup
- ✓ Hot bridge pickup (16.4 kΩ) delivers aggression and sustain for lead work
- ✓ Four-conductor wiring enables series/parallel/split configuration flexibility
- ✓ Vacuum wax potted coils eliminate feedback under high gain
- ✓ Balanced humbucker pairing covers both rhythm and single-note passages
Why choose Seymour Duncan Brad Paisley La Brea Tele Set Pickup
- ✓ Handmade in Santa Barbara with meticulous tonal consistency
- ✓ Lower output (7.4–7.5 kΩ range) retains natural dynamics and clarity
- ✓ Alnico II and IV rods deliver warm midrange and snap suited to country-rock
- ✓ Single-conductor cloth cable honors vintage Telecaster wiring and reliability
Frequently asked questions
Which set is better for country and blues?
The Brad Paisley La Brea is purpose-built for country-rock and country styles. The SH-4/SH-2n is explicitly not ideal for country or blues due to its aggressive voicing and high bridge output.
What is the main output difference?
The SH-4/SH-2n bridge sits at 16.4 kΩ—significantly hotter for gain and sustain. The Brad Paisley set ranges 7.4–7.5 kΩ, preserving natural dynamics and articulation. The SH-4/SH-2n is designed to drive hard-rock tones; the Brad Paisley retains clarity and definition.
Can I rewire these pickups for different configurations?
The SH-4/SH-2n includes four-conductor cables that enable series, parallel, and split wiring. The Brad Paisley uses single-conductor cloth pushback cable, designed for traditional passive Telecaster wiring with no switching flexibility.
How do magnet types affect tone?
The SH-4/SH-2n uses Alnico V bars for extended sustain and dynamic response. The Brad Paisley uses Alnico II in the neck (warm, smooth) and Alnico IV in the bridge (snap, aggression), both optimized for period-correct Telecaster character.