Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Rail Matte Black Pickup Set
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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
- 11105-14-B
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
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.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Rail set pairs a high-output, articulate bridge pickup with a warmer, compressed neck piece, engineered to cut through dense distortion without losing definition or sustain. Rail design eliminates dead spots across all string gauges, so drop tunings and heavy gauge strings respond consistently from fret to fret. Built for intermediate to professional players who gig in metal, hard rock, and progressive styles and need pickups that stay tight under distortion while maintaining organic warmth and responsive dynamics.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Drop Tunings |
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| Tonal character | Articulate highs, high output, balanced warmth, tight definition, responsive dynamics |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk, Blues (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the SH-4 bridge and SH-2n neck pickups?
The SH-4 bridge (16.4 kΩ) produces aggressive, defined highs with a 5.5 kHz peak and EQ voicing of 5/6/8, while the SH-2n neck (7.72 kΩ) delivers warmer, more compressed response with an 8 kHz peak and 5/3/9 EQ. This pairing provides tonal separation that prevents muddiness in high-gain settings without sacrificing warmth or sustain.
Will these pickups work well with drop tunings and heavier string gauges?
Yes. The rail design ensures consistent magnetic field distribution across all string gauges, eliminating dead spots and providing even articulation whether you're using standard or heavily-gauge strings in lower tunings.
Can these pickups be coil-split?
Both pickups include four-conductor cables, so full coil-splitting capability is available if your guitar wiring supports it.
Are these pickups suitable for jazz or blues?
These are optimized for metal, hard rock, progressive, and similar high-gain styles. Their aggressive output and articulate top end are not designed for jazz, folk, or blues applications.
What construction details reduce feedback and unwanted noise?
Both pickups use vacuum wax potted construction to eliminate microphonic feedback, Alnico V bar magnets for organic harmonic content, and a nickel silver bottom plate that contributes to overall tonal character.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $18 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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