Seymour Duncan SH-12 Screamin' Demon 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
- 11102-80-Z
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-12 Screamin' Demon Zebra Pickup
The SH-12 Screamin' Demon is built for bridge position firepower on stage and in the studio. Its aggressive, high-output character pairs a tight low end with piercing treble that cuts through a live mix without losing definition. Modern rock, metal, and hard-hitting styles benefit from its clarity and punch—the kind of articulate response that lets individual notes breathe even at volume. The uncovered zebra coils deliver distinctive looks alongside hand-built construction that means consistent performance gig after gig.
Tone & Frequency Response
A 7 kHz resonant peak combined with medium output creates bright, articulate character that emphasizes string definition without sacrificing body. The Alnico 5 bar magnet provides solid sustain and dynamic response, making it responsive to pick attack and playing dynamics across the fretboard.
Construction & Wiring
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup features vacuum wax potting for superior noise rejection and long-term stability—essential for touring and frequent use. The 4-wire plus shield conductors offer maximum wiring flexibility, while the nickel silver bottom plate and mixed pole piece design (standard adjustable screws paired with Allen head screws) provide precise tuning capability and durability that holds up on the road.
Key Features
- Type: Humbucker
- Position: Bridge
- Passive design
- DC Resistance: 10.1K
- Resonant Peak: 7 kHz
- Magnet: Alnico 5 bar
- Medium output level
- 4-wire plus shield conductors
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Uncovered zebra coils
The SH-12 Screamin' Demon is a proven workhorse for players demanding aggression, articulation, and reliability that survives repeated touring in a bridge position humbucker.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-12 Screamin' Demon is a hand-built, high-output bridge humbucker engineered for metal, hard rock, and modern rock—delivering a tight low end, piercing treble, and articulate attack that cuts through any mix. Built in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting and Alnico 5 magnets, it offers the reliability and dynamic response gigging musicians demand on stage and in the studio. Choose it when you need aggression and clarity without sacrificing sustain, especially in drop tunings and high-gain rigs.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Modern Rock, Drop Tunings |
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| Tonal character | High output, tight low end, piercing treble, articulate, bright |
| 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 output level does the SH-12 deliver, and how does it compare to other metal pickups?
The SH-12 has medium output (10.1K DC resistance) with a 7 kHz resonant peak that emphasizes articulation over raw volume, making it more articulate than super-high-output designs like the EMG 81. It sits between classic aggression and modern clarity, excelling in drop tunings and high-gain rigs where definition matters.
Is this pickup suitable for jazz or blues?
No. The SH-12 is voiced specifically for metal, hard rock, and modern rock—its piercing treble and tight low end are optimized for aggression and cut, not the warm, rounded character blues and jazz players rely on.
What wiring options does the 4-wire plus shield conductor give me?
The 4-wire plus shield construction allows you to split coils, run series or parallel configurations, and customize phase relationships. This flexibility lets you tailor the pickup to your guitar's electronics and tonal preferences.
How does hand-building and vacuum wax potting affect reliability?
Hand-built construction in Santa Barbara ensures consistent quality, and vacuum wax potting provides superior noise rejection and long-term stability—protecting against microphonics and keeping the pickup performing reliably on the road and in the studio.
What is the nickel silver bottom plate and why does it matter?
The nickel silver bottom plate, combined with the mixed pole piece design (standard adjustable screws and Allen head screws), allows precise tuning of the pickup's tonal character and provides added durability for the rigors of touring and regular use.
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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