Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Gold Cover Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid Humbucker Pickup — Gold Cover

The SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid delivers a balanced, articulate voice that bridges the gap between vintage warmth and modern clarity. This dual-coil humbucker pairs the sonic character of Duncan's legendary '59 bridge coil with the punchy response of the Custom bridge coil, creating a pickup that responds dynamically across the entire frequency spectrum without sounding bloated or sterile. On stage, it cuts through a live mix while maintaining the note definition that lets your playing come through.

Tone & Frequency Response

With a resonant peak of 5.95 kHz and an EQ balance of 6/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble), this pickup maintains controlled low-end definition while boosting presence in the upper midrange and treble. The moderate output level preserves note separation and dynamics, making it equally capable of articulate clean tones and saturated lead work without excessive compression. In a live setting, you'll hear your attack clearly and feel the responsiveness under your fingers.

Construction & Specifications

Built with Alnico 5 magnets and vacuum wax potting for reliability and consistency, the SH-16 features mismatched coils that create harmonic complexity through their tonal asymmetry. The nickel-silver short-leg bottom plate and four-conductor wiring allow for series, parallel, and split configurations, giving you flexibility in shaping your sound both in the studio and on the road.

Key Features

• Dual-coil humbucker configuration
• Alnico 5 magnet
• DC Resistance: 11.5k Ω
• Impedance: 11.5 k
• Resonant Peak: 5.95 kHz
• EQ: 6/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
• Moderate output level
• Vacuum wax potted
• Four-conductor wiring
• Nickel-silver short-leg bottom plate
• Mismatched coil design (59/Custom hybrid)
• Manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA

The SH-16 is a reliable choice for gigging musicians and collectors alike—a workhorse that excels in guitars demanding clarity without sacrificing the warmth and sustain that define humbucker tone.