Seymour Duncan SH-12 Screamin' Demon Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-12 Screamin' Demon Black Pickup

The SH-12 Screamin' Demon is a medium-output humbucker built for players who need articulate aggression on stage without losing definition in the mix. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with Seymour Duncan's proven construction methods, it delivers punchy transients and solid output that cuts through live settings and handles responsive dynamics across clean to high-gain applications. Equally capable in tight mix-and-match setups or as a full-guitar overhaul, it's a reliable workhorse for modern rock and metal rigs.

Tone & Output Character

The medium output level and 10k ohms DC resistance sit in a sweet spot—modern bite without excessive coloration or loss of clarity. An Alnico 5 bar magnet paired with slightly overwound coils produces snappy transients and defined harmonic content that articulates well at both clean and high-gain settings.

Construction & Reliability

Built with a nickel silver bottom plate and vacuum wax potted for squeal-free, feedback-resistant performance across gain levels and venue dynamics. The mixed pole-piece design—one row of standard adjustable screws and one row of shorter Allen head screws—allows fine-tuning of individual string response and output balance, giving you control over how the pickup sits in a live mix.

Key Features

• Medium output level for balanced aggression and articulation
• 10k ohms DC resistance
• Alnico 5 bar magnet with slightly overwound coils
• Mixed pole pieces: adjustable screws and Allen head screws for string-by-string tuning
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Vacuum wax potted construction for squeal-free performance
• 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring configurations
• Available in standard humbucker or Trembucker spacing
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Black finish

The SH-12 combines Seymour Duncan's hand-built quality with versatile wiring options and responsive tone that delivers on stage and in the studio.