Seymour Duncan SH-3 - STAG MAG BLACK
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A Unique Stag Mag in the Seymour Duncan Family
The SH-3 "Stag Mag" stands out with its hybrid approach: a humbucker format designed to deliver power at the bridge, while allowing, thanks to the split, exploration of clearer and more articulated textures. It's a relevant choice if you're looking for a pickup capable of covering multiple ranges without changing guitars or sacrificing character.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
Positioned at the bridge, the Seymour Duncan SH-3 is tailored for guitarists who alternate between riffs, open chords, and expressive leads. It adapts particularly well to Rock, Blues, Funk, Country, and Jazz genres: in humbucker mode, you get body and sustain; in split mode, you gain snap, rhythmic precision, and dynamics. Whether on stage or in the studio, it responds well to pick playing as well as finer fingerstyle attacks.
Split, 4-Conductor Wiring, and Sonic Character
With its 4 conductors, the SH-3 facilitates advanced configurations: split, series/parallel wiring, or combinations with other pickups to broaden your palette. Its 16.2 K resistance indicates a solid output level, perfect for driving an amp or adding punch to a more subdued guitar. The 6.5 kHz peak enhances presence and clarity in the mix, useful for standing out in a band without harshening the tone. The Alnico II magnet delivers a more "organic" feel: smooth highs, expressive mids, and pleasant natural compression, while the interference shielding helps maintain a cleaner signal, especially in noise-sensitive setups.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Applications | rock |
| Magnet | alnico II |
| Winding | double |
| Peak | 6.5 kHz |
| Number of conductors | 4 |
| Position | bridge |
| Resistance | 16.2 KILOHM |
| Color | Black |
| Model | Seymour Duncan SH-3 Stag Mag |
| Color/Finish | Black |
| Split | Yes |
| Active | No |
| Peak Frequency | 6.5 kHz |
| Other | Interference Shielding |
Questions frequently asked
Can the Seymour Duncan SH-3 Stag Mag be coil-split?
Thanks to its 4-conductor wiring, this humbucker can be set up for coil-splitting. This configuration provides clearer and more articulated tones.
What styles suit this bridge pickup?
Designed for the bridge position, this pickup is suitable for Rock, Blues, Funk, Country, and Jazz. In humbucker mode, it delivers body and sustain for riffs or leads. Its Alnico II magnet favors smooth highs and expressive mids.
What wiring options does the SH-3's 4-conductor allow?
The 4 conductors enable coil-splitting, series/parallel configurations, or combinations with other pickups. Appropriate wiring is necessary to utilize these options.
What output level does the SH-3 Stag Mag offer?
With a resistance of 16.2 kΩ and a resonance peak at 6.5 kHz, this pickup provides a strong output and presence designed to remain clear in the mix.
Is the SH-3 protected against interference?
The anti-interference feature helps maintain a cleaner signal in noise-sensitive setups. The black finish is intended for installation in the bridge position.
