Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Rail 7-String Matte Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Rail 7-String Matte Black Pickup

The SH-2n Jazz Rail delivers a balanced, articulate voice across all seven strings with its rail-design pole pieces that maintain even string-to-string response. This neck pickup excels at capturing nuanced dynamics and clean articulation without sacrificing warmth, making it essential for extended-range players who need clarity and definition across the whole fretboard. The matte black finish integrates seamlessly into modern instrument aesthetics while the potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback—crucial for stage reliability.

Tonal Character & Electronics

Built around an Alnico 8 bar magnet, the SH-2n produces a refined, focused tone with balanced midrange presence and controlled treble. The 4-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring options, supporting series, parallel, and split configurations for tonal customization beyond standard pickup selection.

Design & Construction

The rail design ensures consistent magnetic pull across all seven strings, eliminating the uneven response often found in traditional pole-piece pickups on extended-range instruments. Vacuum wax potting provides squeal-free operation under high-gain and feedback-prone conditions, critical for modern extended-range playing styles and live performance reliability.

Key Features

• Alnico 8 bar magnet for articulate, focused tone
• Rail pole piece design for even string-to-string balance on 7-string instruments
• Approximate DC resistance of 7.5kΩ
• 4-conductor lead wire for series, parallel, and split wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic squeal
• Neck position configuration
• Matte black finish
• Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California
• Includes 4-conductor hookup cable

The SH-2n Jazz Rail combines Seymour Duncan's heritage in pickup design with the specific demands of extended-range instruments, delivering articulate, balanced response across all strings that holds up night after night.