Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Reverse Zebra Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-70-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Reverse Zebra Pickup
The SH-11 Custom Custom delivers a thick, aggressive voice with exceptional clarity and sustain. This bridge position humbucker combines medium-hot output with articulate high-end response, making it ideal for heavy rock, metal, and modern genres where definition matters as much as power. Hand-built construction and premium materials ensure reliability and tonal consistency across repeated sessions and gigs.
Live Tone & Stage Performance
With a 14.4 kΩ resistance and 5.2 kHz resonant peak, this pickup emphasizes midrange aggression while maintaining clarity in both single-note passages and dense chords. The medium-hot output level cuts through on stage—hot enough to drive amp saturation and hold its own in a full mix without losing note separation or dynamic response under real-world playing conditions.
Road-Ready Construction
Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, critical for high-gain applications and preventing surprise noise during live performance. The Alnico II bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate contribute to the pickup's balanced, articulate character, while hand assembly in Santa Barbara ensures meticulous quality control and consistent performance you can count on night after night.
Key Features
- Dual coil humbucker design for bridge position
- 14.4 kΩ resistance specification
- 5.2 kHz resonant peak
- Alnico II bar magnet
- Medium-hot output level
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- 4-conductor cable for coil-splitting compatibility
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Reverse Zebra pole piece configuration
The SH-11 Custom Custom Reverse Zebra pairs raw power with articulate, focused tone—a bridge pickup engineered for precision and aggression on stage.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Reverse Zebra is a medium-hot bridge humbucker engineered for metal, hard rock, and djent—delivering thick aggression with articulate clarity and squeal-free performance under high-gain. Hand-built with Alnico II magnets and vacuum wax potting, it sustains hard and cuts through dense mixes without losing note definition. Choose this if you need a reliable workhorse that balances power with precision on stage and in the studio.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The SH-11 Custom Custom excels in metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music where articulate high-end and midrange aggression matter. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications due to its aggressive voicing and medium-hot output character.
Will this pickup squeal or feedback in high-gain setups?
No. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, making this pickup stable and reliable in high-gain applications where feedback control is critical.
Can I use this pickup for coil-splitting?
Yes. The SH-11 Custom Custom includes a 4-conductor cable that allows coil-splitting compatibility, giving you tonal flexibility beyond the standard bridge humbucker voice.
How does the output level compare to other metal and hard rock pickups?
The medium-hot output (14.4 kΩ resistance) sits between vintage warmth and modern punch—hot enough to drive amp saturation without sacrificing note separation or dynamic response. It compares favorably to the EMG 81/85, Seymour Duncan Invader, and DiMarzio D-Activator.
Is this pickup hand-built, and where is it made?
Yes, the SH-11 Custom Custom is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, using premium materials including an Alnico II bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate for meticulous quality control and tonal consistency.
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