Seymour Duncan SH-15 Alternative 8 White 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
- 11102-85-W
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-15 Alternative 8 White Pickup
The SH-15 Alternative 8 delivers a focused, articulate voice with impressive clarity and controlled aggression. Built for players who need definition without sacrificing punch, this pickup cuts through dense live mixes while maintaining note separation across the frequency spectrum. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with premium components, it brings studio-grade construction to your gigging instrument.
Tone & Output Characteristics
With 17.68 kΩ DC resistance and a 4.46 KHz resonant peak, the SH-15 Alternative 8 prioritizes midrange presence and treble articulation. The 7/8/9 EQ voicing (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasizes upper midrange and high-end definition, making it reliable for genres demanding clarity on stage—alternative, indie, and rock styles particularly benefit from its refined character and live responsiveness.
Construction & Design
Alnico VIII bar magnets provide strong, focused magnetic pull with excellent sustain and responsiveness under performance conditions. The pickup is vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback—critical for live situations where feedback control matters. The nickel silver bottom plate contributes to tonal refinement and road durability. Available in standard humbucker or Trembucker spacing to fit your existing configuration.
Key Features
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Four conductor cable for flexible wiring options
- Alnico VIII bar magnets
- DC Resistance: 17.68 kΩ
- Resonant Peak: 4.46 KHz
- EQ Voicing: 7 Bass / 8 Midrange / 9 Treble
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Available in standard humbucker or Trembucker spacing
The SH-15 Alternative 8 combines Seymour Duncan's meticulous hand-built quality with a voicing engineered for modern alternative and indie applications—a dependable choice for gigging musicians and tone-focused collectors.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-15 Alternative 8 is a hand-built humbucker with a focused, articulate voice that cuts through dense mixes while keeping note definition sharp—ideal for alternative, indie, and rock players who need clarity without losing punch on stage. With Alnico VIII magnets and a midrange-forward EQ voicing, it delivers controlled aggression and sustain that sits well in live settings and stays tight in fast-played passages. Choose it if you want studio-grade construction in a pickup that prioritizes definition and responsiveness over thick bloom.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ alternative
- ✓ indie
- ✓ rock
- ✓ progressive
Not the best pick for
- – blues
- – jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What spacing options does the SH-15 Alternative 8 come in?
The pickup is available in both standard humbucker and Trembucker spacing to match your existing bridge configuration.
Is this pickup suitable for blues or jazz?
No—the SH-15 Alternative 8 is voiced specifically for alternative, indie, and rock applications. Its midrange-forward character and treble emphasis are optimized for those genres rather than the smooth, fat tones preferred in blues and jazz.
What does the 7/8/9 EQ voicing mean?
The numbers represent Bass/Midrange/Treble settings: a 7 Bass means slightly scooped low end, an 8 Midrange means forward mids, and a 9 Treble means bright, articulate highs—all designed to cut through in a mix.
Why is vacuum wax potting important?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, which is unwanted noise or squealing that can occur during high-gain playing. This ensures the pickup stays silent and responsive even in aggressive playing situations.
Does this pickup include a four conductor cable?
Yes, the SH-15 Alternative 8 includes a four conductor cable for flexible wiring options, allowing you to split coils or series/parallel switching if your guitar's controls support it.
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