Seymour Duncan SH-18S

Name: SH-18S
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 196116
Price: 279.00 EUR
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ID : 196116

EAN : 0800315038596

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What you need to know

Complete neck + bridge set : includes an SH-18N (neck) and an SH-18B (bridge) for perfect coherence between both positions
"Vintage hot" spirit : the supercharged PAF tone, ideal for powerful rock, punchy riffs, and solos that cut through the mix
Strong midrange presence : clear attack, rich harmonics, and generous sustain, perfect on a Les Paul or any HH-type guitar
Discreet look : black finish for a subtle and effective installation

SH-18S

279,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A Pickup Born in Seymour Duncan's London, Now a Rock Reference

Seymour Duncan spent part of his life in London, advising young guitarists in their quest for tone. The story took a turn when a humbucker designed by Seymour was installed on a Les Paul: pushed through a Marshall stack, it delivered a massive, incandescent sound that would leave a lasting mark on rock aesthetics. This return to roots now takes the form of the Whole Lotta Humbucker, designed to recapture that legendary sonic signature, balancing tradition and character.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The SH-18S set is aimed at guitarists who want an expressive humbucker capable of moving from a dense, lively clean tone to explosive distortion without losing right-hand dynamic. It excels in classic rock, hard rock, blues rock, vintage stoner, and any style seeking a thick, punchy, and articulate sound. In the neck position, you get singing leads and precise smoothness; at the bridge, tight rhythms and solos full of harmonics.

Two Complementary Pickups for Perfect Balance

With the SH-18N and SH-18B, this set is designed to offer a true balance of output level between neck and bridge while maintaining the "vintage hot" character: well-present mids, solid but controlled lows, and musical highs. The result: a pickup that responds to guitar volume, picking nuances, and amp settings, sculpting an authentic and immediately inspiring sound.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Number of conductors	4
Category	electric microphone	Position	handle, bridge
Instrument	guitar	Resistance	8.8 KILOHM
Magnet	alnico V	Color	Black
Winding	double

Type	humbucker pickup set	Finish	black
Set composition	SH-18B (bridge) + SH-18N (neck)

Questions frequently asked

What music styles suit the Seymour Duncan SH-18S?

Thanks to its Alnico V magnets, this set targets classic rock, hard rock, blues rock, and vintage stoner. The stated character combines pronounced mids with controlled lows.

SH-18S 4-conductor: can it be wired for coil splitting?

The wiring has 4 conductors. The description does not specify coil split options or available wiring diagrams.

Which pickups are included in the SH-18S set?

The SH-18S reference includes an SH-18B for the bridge position and an SH-18N for the neck position. The SH-18B is designed for rhythmic playing and harmonic-rich solos. The SH-18N is intended for singing leads with a velvety character.