Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Raw Nickel Bdr TShell Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Raw Nickel Bdr TShell Pickup

The SH-4 JB Model delivers articulate, punchy output with natural harmonic clarity and tight low-end response. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this humbucker balances aggressive midrange with controlled treble, cutting through a mix on stage while staying responsive across a wide range of amp settings—from clean bedroom tones to high-gain live rigs.

Design & Build

Hand-crafted construction from Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara facility ensures consistent quality and attention to detail. The vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, delivering squeal-free performance even at high volumes and gain settings—critical for reliability in live and studio tracking.

Tone & Electronics

The Alnico 5 bar magnet and 16.4k ohms DC resistance produce a balanced, articulate response with defined string separation and dynamic sustain that translates well in a band context. Four-conductor lead wiring supports series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, offering tonal flexibility for both standard and advanced wiring schemes.

Key Features

• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA factory
• Alnico 5 bar magnet for balanced tone and sustain
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Raw nickel cover finish
• 4-conductor lead wire for series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback
• 16.4k ohms DC resistance
• Humbucker format — dual-coil design with noise cancellation

A road-tested workhorse pickup that delivers reliability and sonic clarity across rock, metal, and alternative styles—built to stay dependable night after night.