Seymour Duncan SH-12 Screamin' Demon Zebra Pickup

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.