Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Set, StarGazer Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
In stock
- SKU
- 11108-13-StrGzr
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n Hot Rodded Humbucker Set, StarGazer Pickup
The SH-4/SH-2n pairing delivers aggressive output and articulate definition without sacrificing musical clarity—a combination that works equally well for high-gain modern rock and blues-based playing. This hand-built set from Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara facility pairs a hot bridge humbucker with a responsive jazz-voiced neck pickup, offering tonal flexibility through multiple wiring configurations. The StarGazer variant maintains the sonic character that has made this combination a workhorse in professional and semi-professional instruments for decades.
Tone & Electronics
The SH-4 JB bridge operates at 16.6k Ohm DC resistance, delivering muscular output and defined harmonic content that cuts through dense mixes on stage. The SH-2n Jazz neck measures 7.5k Ohm, providing articulate single-note definition and balanced response for rhythm playing and soloing. Both pickups use Alnico 5 bar magnets for bright, responsive transients and strong sustain across the frequency range, keeping your tone consistent night after night.
Construction & Wiring
These pickups are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback and ensure stability during live performance and in the studio. The nickel silver bottom plates contribute to the tonal signature while providing structural integrity, and the 4-conductor lead wire supports series, parallel, and split coil configurations for maximum tonal range in a single instrument without breaking reliability.
Key Features
- SH-4 JB bridge pickup, 16.6k Ohm DC resistance
- SH-2n Jazz neck pickup, 7.5k Ohm DC resistance
- Alnico 5 bar magnet construction (both pickups)
- Nickel silver bottom plates
- 4-conductor lead wire for wiring flexibility
- Vacuum wax potted for feedback elimination
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Supports series, parallel, and split coil configurations
This set combines proven output and articulation in a configuration trusted by working musicians across multiple genres and performance contexts.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-4/SH-2n set pairs a muscular 16.6k bridge humbucker with a balanced 7.5k neck pickup, delivering aggressive cut and articulate definition for hard rock, metal, and blues without losing musical clarity. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with Alnico 5 magnets and vacuum wax potting, these pickups handle high-gain modern tones and live stage demands with strong sustain and bright transients. The 4-conductor wiring supports series, parallel, and split configurations, letting you dial in the exact voice your guitar needs for gigging and studio sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the SH-4 and SH-2n combination work together?
The SH-4 JB bridge (16.6k Ohm) delivers muscular, aggressive output and defined harmonic content, while the SH-2n Jazz neck (7.5k Ohm) provides articulate single-note clarity and balanced response. Together they offer tonal flexibility without sacrificing cut or clarity, making them equally effective for high-gain and blues-based playing.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor lead wire support?
The 4-conductor lead wire enables series, parallel, and split coil configurations, giving you multiple tonal options from a single set of pickups without requiring different hardware or re-wiring the guitar.
How does vacuum wax potting affect performance?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures tonal stability during demanding live and studio applications, so you get consistent response whether you're on stage or tracking in the studio.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups designed for?
The SH-4/SH-2n set is built for hard rock, metal, blues, and rock, with enough articulation and clarity for both high-gain modern tones and blues-based soloing. They are not designed for folk or jazz applications.
Are these pickups hand-built, and where?
Yes, both pickups are hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, using Alnico 5 bar magnets and nickel silver bottom plates for tonal character and structural integrity.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $19 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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