Seymour Duncan SH-5-W - DUNCAN CUSTOM TRESTLE WHITE
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- High output level and sharp attack: ideal for distortion, palm-mutes, and powerful riffs
- Ceramic magnet for tight lows, incisive mids, and precise highs
- 4-conductor wiring + split : powerful humbucker or clearer single-coil tones
- Interference shielding : a cleaner signal, useful on stage and in the studio
Manufacturer Information
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A Seymour Duncan Classic Designed for Modern Rock
The Duncan Custom SH-5-W is a humbucker that has become a reliable choice for guitarists seeking more punch and definition at the bridge. Positioned as a versatile "high output" pickup, it aims for an effective balance: enough power for heavy rock and metal while maintaining clear articulation for funkier or R&B passages.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
Designed for the bridge position, this pickup excels in Classic Rock, Heavy Rock, Punk, Metal, and drop tuning playing. Its tight low-end response helps avoid "muddy" sounds at high gain, while its dynamic character also allows for punchy rhythms and leads that cut through the mix.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Peak | 6 kHz |
| Category | electric microphone | Number of conductors | 4 |
| Instrument | guitar | Position | bridge |
| Applications | rock, metal | Resistance | 14.1 KILOHM |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Color | White |
| Winding | double | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan SH-5-W suitable for metal in drop tuning?
Its 14.1 kΩ resistance and ceramic magnet provide a dense saturation suited for heavy rock and metal. The tight low-end response limits muddiness with high-gain settings. The pickup is designed for the bridge position and drop tunings.
Can this Seymour Duncan humbucker be coil-split?
The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting to achieve a thinner and brighter sound.
What is the output level of the Duncan Custom SH-5-W?
This model has a 14.1 kΩ resistance, placing it among high-output pickups. Its resonance peak at 6 kHz emphasizes the presence of rhythms and leads in the mix.
Is the SH-5-W an active pickup?
The electronics are passive: no power supply is required. The double coil winding helps reduce interference, which is beneficial with gain pedals.
What is the color and position of this pickup?
The white finish is associated with a humbucker format intended for the bridge position. The magnet is ceramic.
