Seymour Duncan SH-12 Screamin' Demon Black 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
- 11102-80-B
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
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.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-12 Screamin' Demon is a medium-output humbucker built for modern rock and metal players who need articulate, punchy tone without losing note definition at high gain. Hand-waxed and potted in Santa Barbara, it cuts through a live mix with snappy transients and defined harmonics while resisting feedback across volume levels. The mixed pole-piece design lets you dial in per-string response, making it reliable for gigging musicians running tighter rigs or mixing pickups.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Modern Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, Studio Sessions, Gigging |
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| Tonal character | Punchy, articulate, snappy transients, defined harmonics, balanced aggression |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and styles is the SH-12 best suited for?
The SH-12 excels in modern rock, metal, and hard rock, as well as studio sessions where articulate, high-gain tone is needed. It is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk playing.
How does the SH-12 compare to other Seymour Duncan humbuckers?
The SH-12 sits between the warmer SH-4 JB and higher-output options, offering a sweet spot of clarity and drive with medium output and 10k ohms DC resistance. It's comparable in approach to EMG 81/85 designs but with a warmer, more articulate character.
What makes the mixed pole-piece design useful?
One row has adjustable screws and the other has Allen head screws, allowing you to fine-tune individual string response and output balance to match your instrument and playing style.
Is the SH-12 prone to feedback or noise at high gain?
No—the pickup is vacuum wax potted with a nickel silver bottom plate, which resists feedback and microphonic noise across all gain levels and volume settings.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor lead wire support?
The 4-conductor configuration supports series, parallel, and split wiring, giving you flexibility to voice it differently depending on your control scheme and tonal goals.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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