Seymour Duncan SH-11 - CUSTOM CUSTOM HB TRESTLE BLACK
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Seymour Duncan
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A key model in the "Custom" family
The SH-11 "Custom Custom" belongs to Seymour Duncan's Custom range, designed to offer output level, character, and excellent presence in the mix. Here, the combination of "Custom" windings with an Alnico II magnet delivers a very musical personality: fat tone, sustain, and generous harmonics.
For which guitarists and styles?
Mounted in the bridge position, this humbucker pickup is ideal if you're looking for a sound that fills the space without becoming aggressive. It excels in Pop, Country, Blues, Classic Rock, and Heavy Rock, with a balance that highlights riffs, power chords, and expressive leads.
Wiring versatility and tonal response
Thanks to its 4 conductors and split function, the SH-11 expands your tonal palette via push-pull pots or selectors: full humbucker mode for power and warmth, or split mode for more open and precise sounds. Its passive design maintains a natural feel under the fingers, while the interference shielding helps reduce unwanted noise on stage and in the studio.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Number of conductors | 4 |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | bridge |
| Instrument | guitar | Resistance | 14.1 KILOHM |
| Magnet | alnico II | Color | Black |
| Winding | double | ||
| Model | Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom | Active | no |
| Type | humbucker pickup | Peak frequency | 5.2 kHz |
| Applications | Pop, Country, Blues, Classic Rock, and Heavy Rock | Finish | black |
| Split | yes | Other | interference shielding |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom suitable for blues and classic rock?
Designed for the bridge position, this passive humbucker covers Blues, Classic Rock, Pop, Country, and Heavy Rock. Its Alnico II magnet provides a thick tone and sustain, with generous harmonics.
Is the SH-11 splittable?
Its 4 conductors allow for coil splitting via a push-pull or compatible switch. The humbucker can thus switch from full operation to a more open and precise sound.
What is the resistance of the SH-11 bridge pickup?
The declared resistance is 14.1 kΩ, with a resonance peak located at 5.2 kHz.
What magnet does the black Custom Custom use?
An Alnico II magnet is paired with the Custom windings. This configuration is designed to maintain a non-aggressive attack while supporting riffs, power chords, and leads.
Is the Seymour Duncan SH-11 an active pickup?
No, it is a passive dual-coil humbucker pickup. An interference protection is specified to limit unwanted noise on stage and in the studio.
