Seymour Duncan SH-6n Duncan Distortion Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-6n Duncan Distortion Black Pickup

The SH-6n Duncan Distortion delivers aggressive, high-output tone with tight articulation and controlled sustain. This neck pickup excels in drop-tuned and high-gain contexts, providing powerful distortion response without muddiness. Built to Seymour Duncan's exacting standards, it's a workhorse for players demanding serious aggression without sacrifice of clarity.

Tone & Output Characteristics

With a 12.7k D.C. Resistance and 6.5kHz resonant peak, the SH-6n produces focused midrange punch ideal for lead lines and rhythm work through overdriven amplifiers. The ceramic bar magnet contributes to the pickup's characteristic aggression while maintaining note definition across the fretboard.

Construction & Reliability

Hand-built in the Santa Barbara factory using a large ceramic bar magnet and nickel-silver bottom plate, this pickup is engineered for durability and consistent performance on stage and in the studio. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal, ensuring clean operation in high-gain applications and maintaining reliability through extended gigging schedules.

Key Features

• Hum Canceling design
• 12.7k neck D.C. Resistance
• Ceramic bar magnet
• 6.5kHz resonant peak
• 49mm pole-spacing
• Nickel-silver bottom plate
• Four-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA

The SH-6n Duncan Distortion remains a proven choice for neck-position installations where aggressive tone and reliable hum cancellation are non-negotiable—a dependable pickup for gigging musicians and those building rigs they can trust night after night.