Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 Reverse Zebra Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 Reverse Zebra Pickup

The SH-14 Custom 5 delivers a punchy, articulate response with excellent clarity across all frequencies, making it a reliable choice for gigging musicians seeking a humbucker that balances definition with warmth on stage. This reverse-wound, reverse-polarity configuration provides hum-canceling benefits while maintaining the full-bodied character serious players expect in live and studio settings. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, the SH-14 brings refined craftsmanship to a high-output humbucker platform engineered for consistency under pressure.

Tonal Character & Output

The Alnico 5 bar magnet paired with a 14.10 kΩ DC resistance (bridge) creates a pickup with solid midrange presence and controlled treble response suited for rock, metal, and contemporary styles. The vacuum wax potting eliminates squealing and feedback, ensuring stable, noise-free performance even under high-gain conditions and at volume—critical for live situations where feedback can derail a set.

Construction & Wiring Flexibility

Built with a nickel silver bottom plate for enhanced resonance and durability, the SH-14 ships with a 4-conductor lead wire that opens up multiple wiring configurations including series, parallel, and split options. This versatility allows custom integration into virtually any guitar electronics setup, giving players and technicians the flexibility they need for custom builds and modifications.

Key Features

• Alnico 5 bar magnet for balanced tonal response
• 14.10 kΩ DC resistance (bridge position)
• Nickel silver bottom plate construction
• 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free, stable performance
• Reverse-wound, reverse-polarity design for hum cancellation
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
• Includes four-conductor hookup cable
• Humbucker configuration with full-size mounting

The SH-14 Custom 5 Reverse Zebra combines proven Seymour Duncan engineering with straightforward, high-quality construction that delivers consistent results night after night in any modern electric guitar.