Seymour Duncan SH-18B Whole Lotta Humbucker

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Seymour Duncan SH-18B Whole Lotta Humbucker

Seymour Duncan

SH-18B Whole Lotta Humbucker

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 558257
Model: SH-18B Whole Lotta Humbucker
Price: $169.40

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The SH-18B is a seriously solid choice if you're chasing that early 70s British rock tone – think Free, Bad Company, that sort of vibe. It’s a beautifully voiced humbucker that’s versatile enough for blues, classic rock, and even some lighter rock styles. A great upgrade for guitars needing a warmer, more compressed bridge tone.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan SH-18B Whole Lotta Humbucker
  • Pickups for Electric Guitar
  • Humbucker
  • For bridge position
  • Medium output
  • Dual Coil
  • Based on Seymour Duncan's London P.A.F. redesigns of the early 70s
  • Coarse cast magnets provide warm
  • balanced sound
  • Give the signal a light
  • natural compression and a nice sustain
  • Magnet material: Alnico V
  • Bottom plate: Nickel silver
  • Wax sealed
  • DC resistance: 8.78 kOhm
  • Shielded 4-wire connection cable
  • Colour: Zebra

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Based on classic London P.A.F. designs, offering a vintage-inspired tone.
  • • Alnico V magnets provide a warm, balanced output with surprising clarity.
  • • Coarse cast magnets deliver a natural compression and excellent sustain.
  • • Shielded 4-wire cable minimizes noise and ensures a clean signal path.
CONS
  • • Output level might be too mild for modern high-gain metal players.
  • • Nickel silver bottom plate isn't the most corrosion-resistant option.
  • • Zebra aesthetics aren't universally appealing – a matter of personal taste.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Alnico V
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 8.78 kOhm
Spacing Standard (approx. 53.5mm / 2.1 in)
Mounting 4-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The JB is hotter and more aggressive; the SH-18B is smoother, more balanced, and has a more vintage character.
While it will work, the medium output might be a bit subdued for very low tunings – consider it better suited for standard or slightly dropped tunings.
The wax potting helps stabilize the coils and reduces microphonic noise, resulting in a tighter, more controlled sound without sacrificing too much high-end sparkle.

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