Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Zebra Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Zebra Pickup

The SH-11 Custom Custom is a high-output bridge humbucker engineered for aggressive, articulate tone with exceptional clarity even at high volumes. Its medium-output character delivers punchy midrange and controlled treble response, cutting through a live mix without sacrificing power or definition. The distinctive zebra coil pattern identifies this classic design that has anchored countless professional rigs since its introduction.

Tone & Sonic Character

Built on an Alnico 2 bar magnet with a resonant peak of 5.2 kHz, the SH-11 produces a balanced frequency response characterized by bass/mid/treble EQ of 3/7/7. This tuning emphasizes the midrange while maintaining bright, articulate highs—a signature combination that cuts through a stage mix without sounding thin or brittle, holding its own in any band setting.

Construction & Specifications

This passive humbucker features vacuum wax potting for feedback rejection and road-tested durability, a nickel silver bottom plate for shielding, and a 4-conductor lead wire enabling flexible wiring options. Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California, it maintains the exacting quality standards built for touring musicians and demanding professional use.

Key Features

• Humbucker pickup type
• Alnico 2 bar magnet
• 14.4 kΩ DC resistance
• 5.2 kHz resonant peak
• Bass/Mid/Treble EQ: 3/7/7
• Medium output level
• 4-conductor lead wire
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Vacuum wax potted construction
• Bridge position
• Passive design
• Made in Santa Barbara, California

The SH-11 Custom Custom delivers the midrange punch and articulate response that defined modern high-gain tones, making it a reliable choice for bridge-position installation in instruments built for stage presence and dependable performance night after night.