Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11102-70-Z
Description
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.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom is a medium-output bridge humbucker built for high-gain aggression with punchy mids and articulate highs that cut through without muddiness. Purpose-built for metal, hard rock, and progressive players who need definition and presence on stage, it combines an Alnico 2 magnet with vacuum wax potting for feedback rejection and road reliability. Choose it over single-coil alternatives when you need the power and sustain of a humbucker without sacrificing the clarity that makes your riffs shine in a full band mix.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the SH-11 different from the SH-4 JB?
The SH-11 is medium output with a punchy midrange and 5.2 kHz peak, while the SH-4 JB is higher output with a brighter top end. The SH-11 is tuned more for modern high-gain tone with defined mids; the JB leans brighter and hotter overall.
Is this pickup good for metal and hard rock?
Yes—the SH-11 is engineered specifically for metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent. Its medium output, punchy mids, and articulate highs deliver the clarity and presence those genres demand without muddiness.
What does the 4-conductor lead wire enable?
The 4-conductor lead allows flexible wiring options, including series/parallel switching and coil-tap configurations if your guitar's switching hardware supports them. This gives you more tonal options from a single pickup.
What is vacuum wax potting and why does it matter?
Vacuum wax potting is a manufacturing process that hardens the coil windings and reduces feedback at high volumes while improving durability. It ensures the pickup stays stable and quiet even in aggressive playing conditions.
Is the SH-11 suitable for jazz or blues?
No—the SH-11 is voiced for high-gain aggression and is not recommended for jazz or blues, where you'd want a lower-output pickup with warmer, less articulate response.
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