Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, 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
- 11102-86-W
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, White Pickup
The SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid delivers a balanced midrange character that bridges vintage warmth and modern articulation, making it equally at home in blues, rock, and high-gain contexts. This mismatched-coil design pairs a '59's smooth screws-side coil with a Custom's aggressive slug-side coil, yielding tonal complexity without sacrificing clarity. On stage, the vacuum wax potting keeps feedback at bay, and the hand-built Santa Barbara construction means it'll stay locked in night after night—a pickup built for gigging reliability.
Tone & Electronics
The 11.5k Ω DC resistance and 5.95 KHz resonant peak produce a medium output character that sits comfortably between vintage and modern voiced pickups, with a balanced EQ profile (8 / 6 / 6) that emphasizes upper mids without harshness. Live, this tonal signature articulates individual notes in fast passages while maintaining body and sustain during sustained chords and leads—essential for cutting through a mix without muddiness.
Construction & Wiring
Built and potted by hand in Santa Barbara, the SH-16 uses an alnico 5 bar magnet paired with a nickel silver bottom plate for consistent magnetic performance and durability. The four-conductor lead wire enables series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options, providing flexibility for custom electronics configurations.
Key Features
- Mismatched coil design: '59 screws-side coil paired with Custom slug-side coil
- DC resistance of 11.5k Ω
- Resonant peak at 5.95 KHz
- Balanced EQ (8 / 6 / 6)
- Medium output level
- Alnico 5 bar magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Four-conductor lead wire
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
The SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid combines vintage soul with modern performance, delivering feedback-free reliability and tonal versatility across genres and playing dynamics.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid is a mismatched-coil humbucker that blends a smooth '59 character with aggressive Custom bite, delivering balanced midrange punch ideal for blues, rock, and high-gain playing. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting, it rejects feedback and maintains clarity at volume—a dependable workhorse for gigging musicians who need versatility without sacrificing definition. Medium output and four-conductor wiring give you tonal flexibility to dial in your exact voice across different amp settings and venues.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the SH-16 different from a standard '59 or Custom pickup?
The SH-16 uses a mismatched-coil design: a smooth '59 screws-side coil paired with an aggressive Custom slug-side coil. This hybrid approach delivers vintage warmth and modern articulation in one pickup, with better feedback rejection and clarity at volume than either design alone.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The SH-16 excels in blues, rock, hard rock, and metal. Its balanced midrange and medium output articulate fast passages while maintaining body and sustain, though it is not voiced for jazz or folk applications.
Can I use the SH-16 with custom wiring configurations?
Yes. The four-conductor lead wire enables series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options, giving you flexibility to reshape the tone for different electronics setups and playing contexts.
How does the SH-16 perform at high volumes and high-gain settings?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback and squeal, while the alnico 5 bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate deliver consistent magnetic performance at volume. The balanced EQ profile (8 / 6 / 6) maintains definition and clarity even in heavily driven tones.
Where is the SH-16 made?
The SH-16 is hand-built and potted in Santa Barbara, California, using alnico 5 magnets and nickel silver hardware for durability and consistent performance.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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