The Seymour Duncan SH-5-4C Custom Black is a high output bridge humbucker pickup. The SH-5 incorporates a massive ceramic magnet and hot coil windings to deliver well-balanced rock and metal tones that have rich upper midrange harmonic content. Great for hard hitting, crunchy rhythms, and searing lead tone, riffs become tight and percussive and lead work is fast and immediate with ultra-clear pick dynamics. The SH-5 uses a large ceramic bar magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options, and is vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.
The main features of The Seymour Duncan SH-5-4C Custom Black include:
It's especially the high tones that make this pickup stand out from other heavy output pickups. Very distinct without being obnoxious. I split the coil with a push pull pot. Makes for a very useable sound in combination with the (split) Hartley Benton pickup in the neck (in a knock-off LP). Although I think all high end pickups are overpriced, I do recommend this one for blues and (hard) rock.
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