Seymour Duncan SH-18N

Name: SH-18N
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 196115
Price: 158.00 EUR
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ID : 196115

EAN : 0800315038589

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The Essentials to Know About the Seymour Duncan SH-18N "Whole Lotta Humbucker" Pickup
• Supercharged vintage spirit : a humbucker designed for rock and classic rock, with that muscular and expressive "British" tone.
• Neck position : ideal for singing solos, thick rhythms, and full-bodied cleans.
• Alnico V magnet : sharp attack, firm lows, and present mids to stand out well in a mix.
• Split capability thanks to the 4 conductors : more versatility (powerful humbucker or clearer single-coil type tones).

SH-18N

158,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A return to the roots, inspired by a sound that made history

Seymour Duncan actually spent time in London, where he helped guitarists shape their sonic identity by working on their pickups. From that period came a simple idea: to design a humbucker capable of capturing a raw, dense, and immediate energy-the kind that marked rock history when paired with a Les Paul and pushed through a Marshall stack. The Whole Lotta Humbucker brings this character back up to date without betraying the DNA of great vintage references.

For which guitarist and use?

The SH-18N in neck position is aimed at guitarists who want an expressive pickup, able to switch from thick cleans to tight crunch while maintaining true note-to-note definition. It excels in rock, classic rock, blues rock, and vintage hard rock, especially on guitars like Les Paul, SG, or any dual humbucker setup where a "big" neck tone is sought but never muddy.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive
Category	electric microphone
Instrument	guitar
Magnet	alnico V
Winding	double

Number of conductors	4
Position	handle
Resistance	8.2 KILOHM
Color	Black

Questions frequently asked

Is the Seymour Duncan SH-18N designed for the neck position?

This model is specifically designed for the neck position, with a resistance of 8.2 kΩ. It targets a thick and defined tone for dual humbucker guitars.

Can the Whole Lotta Humbucker SH-18N be coil-split?

The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil splitting. This makes it possible to achieve a brighter tone for certain rhythm parts.

What tone does the Alnico V magnet of the SH-18N provide?

The Alnico V magnet delivers a strong attack and dynamic response. Chords remain clear, while bends and harmonics stand out more easily.

Is the SH-18N suitable for rock and blues rock?

Made for rock and classic rock, this passive pickup is also suitable for the mentioned blues rock and vintage hard rock genres. Its character fits the spirit of a Les Paul or SG guitar driven through a Marshall stack.