Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Rail Matte Black Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Rail Matte Black Pickup Set

This matched pair delivers the articulate, high-output punch needed for both tight rhythm work and cutting lead tones. The rail design ensures consistent magnetic field distribution across all string gauges, eliminating dead spots and providing responsive, even articulation across your entire neck. Built for players who demand clarity and definition without sacrificing the warmth and sustain that makes your tone sing on stage.

Tone & Output Character

The SH-4 bridge (16.4 kΩ DC resistance) produces aggressive, defined highs with a 5.5 kHz resonant peak—ideal for cutting through a mix in live settings. The SH-2n neck (7.72 kΩ) delivers warmer, more compressed response with an 8 kHz peak for fluid leads and smooth sustain. EQ voicing differs between positions—bridge at 5/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble) and neck at 5/3/9—providing tonal separation that keeps your high-gain tones tight and defined without muddiness.

Construction & Materials

Both pickups feature Alnico V bar magnets for organic harmonic content and responsive dynamics that translate directly to your playing. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, crucial for reliability during live performances. The nickel silver bottom plate contributes to the pickup's tonal character and durability. Each pickup carries a four-conductor cable, allowing full coil-splitting capability if desired for expanded sonic flexibility.

Key Features

• SH-4 Bridge Pickup: 16.4 kΩ DC Resistance
• SH-2n Neck Pickup: 7.72 kΩ DC Resistance
• SH-4 Resonant Peak: 5.5 kHz
• SH-2n Resonant Peak: 8 kHz
• Bridge EQ: 5/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
• Neck EQ: 5/3/9 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
• Alnico V Bar Magnets (both pickups)
• Rail design for even magnetic field distribution
• Vacuum wax potted construction
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Four-conductor cables on both pickups
• Matte black finish

This set delivers aggressive output with refined articulation, making it equally effective for high-gain modern styles and classic rock applications—reliable, road-tested pickups that bring your best tone every time you plug in.