What's the DC resistance and output level?

The SH-5 has a DC resistance of 15.9 kΩ and is classified as moderate output. This pairing with a small ceramic bar magnet delivers balanced aggression without the mud of higher-output pickups, staying clear even under high gain.

Will this work with coil-splitting or parallel wiring?

Yes. The 4-conductor shielded cable supports coil-splitting, series, and parallel configurations. The 7-inch lead length fits most routing schemes without needing extensions.

Is this pickup prone to feedback in high-gain settings?

No. Vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback and squeal, ensuring stable performance during high-gain applications and rapid position switching.

What genres and tunings is this built for?

The SH-5 excels in metal, djent, progressive, and jazz fusion on extended-range instruments. It's engineered for drop-tuned rigs where clarity and articulation must compete with heavier tunings and higher gain.

Does it include a mounting ring for 7-string guitars?

Yes, a 7-string mounting ring is included with the pickup.

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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-5 7-String Duncan Custom Pickup

The SH-5 Duncan Custom cuts through on stage with punchy, articulate response across the full dynamic range—aggressive when you're pushing gain hard, controlled and defined when you back off. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this 7-string humbucker bridges the gap between modern high-output attack and vintage-inflected clarity, making it equally at home in drop-tuned metal rigs and extended-range jazz fusion contexts. Built for gigging musicians who demand reliability and tonal character night after night.

Tone & Output Character

Moderate output paired with a small ceramic bar magnet produces a balanced tonal signature that avoids the mud of oversized magnets while maintaining presence and sustain through a full venue. The vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback and squeal, ensuring stability during high-gain applications and rapid position switching—critical for live performance consistency.

Construction & Materials

Nickel silver bottom plate and foamed backing contribute to the pickup's resonant character and structural stability for road use. The 4-conductor shielded cable provides wiring flexibility for coil-splitting or series/parallel configurations, while the 7-inch lead accommodates most routing schemes without requiring extensions.

Key Features

DC Resistance: 15.9 kΩ
Small ceramic bar magnet
Nickel silver bottom plate
4-conductor shielded lead wire
7-inch lead length
Direct mount configuration
Foamed back design
Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
Includes 7-string mounting ring
Moderate output classification

This is a refined, purpose-built 7-string pickup engineered for extended-range instruments where clarity and articulation must compete with heavier tunings and higher gain—a workhorse for the stage and the studio alike.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States