Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Hum-Canceling Woody, Walnut Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11500-31-WLN
Description
Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Hum-Canceling Woody, Walnut Pickup
The SA-3HC Hum-Canceling Woody mounts invisibly into any acoustic guitar's soundhole, delivering a thick, compressed tone without visible hardware or permanent modification. The walnut housing and hum-cancelling design eliminate 60-cycle noise while capturing the natural resonance of steel-string acoustics, making this pickup essential for gigging musicians who need reliable amplified sound without sacrificing the instrument's aesthetic or structural integrity.
Design & Installation
This passive, noiseless magnetic pickup requires no soldering, drilling, or routing—it installs in seconds and removes just as quickly between sets or venues. The double-potted walnut housing resists feedback and handles stage volume with stability, while the included 14-foot low-capacitance studio-quality cable with 1/4″ connector reaches your amp or mixing console without signal degradation.
Tone & Performance
The hum-cancelling design delivers a fatter, more compressed sound compared to single-coil versions, eliminating electrical noise that plagues single-magnet soundhole pickups on stage. Integrates seamlessly with any guitar amplifier, P.A. system, or mixing console, and responds accurately only to steel strings, ensuring clean, noise-free amplification in live venues and studio recordings.
Key Features
- Passive, noiseless magnetic soundhole pickup
- Hum-cancelling design for fatter, more compressed tone
- Walnut housing construction
- Double-potted for feedback resistance
- Fits standard soundholes 3.75″ (94mm) to 4.0″ (100mm)
- Includes 14-foot low-capacitance studio quality cable with 1/4″ connector
- Requires steel strings to function
- Compatible with any guitar amplifier, P.A. system, or mixing console
- Instant mount with zero guitar modification required
The SA-3HC combines invisibility, reliability, and tonal character in one self-contained system that respects the acoustics while delivering professional amplified performance night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SA-3HC is a hum-canceling soundhole pickup that mounts invisibly into your acoustic guitar with zero modification—no drilling, soldering, or routing. It delivers a fatter, compressed tone free from electrical noise, installs and removes in seconds, and works with any amp or P.A. system, making it essential for gigging and session players who need reliable amplification without compromising their instrument's integrity.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to modify my guitar to install this pickup?
No. The SA-3HC mounts invisibly in your soundhole with zero modification—no drilling, routing, or soldering required. It fits standard soundholes between 3.75″ and 4.0″ and installs or removes in seconds.
Will this pickup pick up electrical hum on stage?
No. The hum-cancelling design eliminates 60-cycle electrical noise that plagues single-coil soundhole pickups, delivering a clean, noise-free signal in live and studio environments.
What strings does this pickup work with?
The SA-3HC responds only to steel strings. It will not function with nylon or other non-steel string types.
What cable and connectors are included?
The pickup ships with a 14-foot low-capacitance studio-quality cable with a 1/4″ connector, ready to plug into any guitar amplifier, P.A. system, or mixing console.
How does the tone compare to other soundhole pickups?
The walnut housing and double-potted hum-canceling design deliver a fatter, more compressed tone compared to single-coil soundhole pickups, while resisting feedback and handling stage volume with stability.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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