Fender Shawbucker 1 Pickup Zebra

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Fender Shawbucker 1 Pickup Zebra

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Shawbucker 1 Pickup Zebra

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 393570
Brand: Fender
Model: Shawbucker 1 Pickup Zebra
Price: $130.90

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This Shawbucker 1 is a solid, reliable humbucker that's surprisingly versatile. It’s got a real bite and clarity thanks to those Alnico 5 magnets – perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. If you’re looking for a powerful, vintage-inspired tone without spending a fortune, this is a great option.

Product Description

Fender Shawbucker 1 Pickup Zebra, Pickup, Can be used in any position with an HH configuration or as a bridge pickup with a HSS configuration, Colour: Zebra

PROS
  • • Zebra aesthetic provides a visually striking and unique look.
  • • Alnico 5 magnets deliver a balanced, articulate, and powerful tone.
  • • Excellent output for driving amps and achieving high-gain sounds.
  • • Fender’s quality control ensures consistent performance and reliable construction.
CONS
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to more complex, multi-voice pickups.
  • • May be too high output for players seeking a very vintage, low-gain sound.
  • • Zebra appearance isn't universally appealing; may not suit all guitars.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge or Middle (HH/HSS configurations)
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level 9.5
DC Resistance 16.1 kΩ
Spacing 52.5mm (2 1/16 in)
Mounting Four-hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Shawbucker 1 is significantly hotter and has a more aggressive tone than a Vintage Noiseless, offering more mid-range presence and a richer harmonic content.
Yes, you can, but the significantly higher output and different tonal character will create a noticeable imbalance compared to the single-coil – consider the sonic implications carefully.
While Fender uses similar winding techniques for Zebra pickups, slight variations are common; expect a consistent output and tonal profile, but not a perfectly identical match to other Zebra pickups you might have encountered.

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