Seymour Duncan SHPR-2B - P-RAILS HOT TRESTLE BLACK
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A Seymour Duncan Classic to Switch Between Worlds
The P-Rails Hot is designed for guitarists who want to access tonal colors usually reserved for multiple instruments on a single guitar. In the bridge position, it offers a very wide palette: thick rhythms like a humbucker, tight crunches in rail mode, and a raw, organic grain in P-90 mode.
For Whom and What Use?
This pickup is aimed at musicians who play with volumes, gain, and textures: covers, studio, stage, or simply for a "Swiss Army knife" guitar. It excels when you need an expressive bridge pickup capable of going from crisp clean tones to heavy drive with real presence in the mix.
Wiring Versatility and Sound Customization
Thanks to its hybrid dual-coil design, you can select the P-90 coil for a thick, gritty sound, the rail coil for a tighter, more precise attack, or combine both for a full, punchy humbucker tone. With a 3-position mini-switch (on-off-on), switching between modes becomes immediate, opening the door to very creative settings both live and in the studio. The 4-conductor cable facilitates all wiring options and future electronics upgrades.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Magnet | alnico VIII |
| Winding | double |
| Number of conductors | 4 |
| Position | bridge |
| Resistance | 22.4 KILOHM |
| Color | Black |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan |
| Model | SHPR-2B P-Rails Hot |
| Type | electric pickup |
| Coil type | dual |
| Magnet (other supplier indication) | Alnico 5 |
| Resistance (bridge) | 22.40 kOhms |
| Resistance (other values provided) | bridge 18.9 kOhms; neck 13 kOhms |
Questions frequently asked
What sounds does a P-Rails Hot at the bridge position offer?
The hybrid double coil combines a P-90 coil and a rail coil. The P-90 coil delivers a thick, gritty tone, while the rail offers a tighter attack.
How to wire this pickup with a mode selector?
A 4-conductor cable enables wiring options. A 3-position on-off-on mini switch allows selection of the P-90 coil, the rail coil, or both together. Combining both coils provides a full, punchy humbucker sound.
Is this model designed for the bridge position?
This model is intended for the bridge position on an electric guitar.
What is the resistance of the SHPR-2B pickup?
The specified resistance is 22.4 kΩ. The description leans toward aggressive crunch tones and high-gain sounds.
What magnet type is specified for the Seymour Duncan SHPR-2B P-Rails Hot?
The main datasheet specifies an Alnico VIII magnet. Another supplier indication mentions an Alnico 5 magnet. Thus, the provided information lists two distinct magnet references.
