Seymour Duncan SH-2b Jazz Model Zebra Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-2b Jazz Model Zebra Pickup

The SH-2b Jazz Model delivers a warm, articulate voice with controlled output that cuts through in both clean and driven contexts on stage. This humbucker sits between vintage character and modern clarity, making it reliable across jazz, blues, rock, and fusion setups. The zebra coil configuration provides visual distinction while the hand-built construction ensures consistent performance gig after gig.

Tone & Response

Built around an Alnico 5 bar magnet, this pickup balances brightness with warmth, avoiding the harshness that can accompany higher-output designs. The 7.5K coil resistance positions it in the sweet spot for articulate single-note definition while maintaining full-bodied chord response—essential for live players who need clarity without sacrificing presence in a mix or room.

Build & Craftsmanship

Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, each pickup receives vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonics and ensure stable performance across temperature and humidity changes in venues and on the road. The nickel silver bottom plate contributes to the overall tonal signature while the 4-conductor lead wire unlocks wiring flexibility to match your instrument and rig setup.

Key Features

• Alnico 5 bar magnet for balanced, articulate response
• 7.5K coil resistance (neck version)
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• 4-conductor lead wire for wiring versatility
• Series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted construction
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Zebra coil configuration
• Humbucker format

The SH-2b Jazz Model combines meticulous hand-building with time-tested tonal fundamentals, delivering a pickup that tracks pick dynamics and playing intensity on stage night after night.