Seymour Duncan SH-2b Jazz Bridge Humbucker N
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Seymour Duncan
SH-2b Jazz Bridge Humbucker N
Product Info
Article Number:
615878
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SH-2b Jazz Bridge Humbucker N
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SH-2b is a fantastic, versatile pickup—a real workhorse. It nails that classic jazz tone with clarity and punch, but it's surprisingly adaptable for rock and blues too. It's a great upgrade for guitars needing a brighter, more articulate bridge tone without getting muddy.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan SH-2b Jazz Bridge Humbucker N
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Humbucker
- For bridge position
- Distinctive tone
- Perfect for fast licks
- Pleasant
- brilliant sound
- Output: Medium-high
- Shielded connections: 4-wire
- DC resistance: 8.40 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico V
- Vacuum wax potted
- Colour: Nickel
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alnico V magnet delivers a balanced, articulate tone with singing highs.
- • 4-wire construction allows for versatile coil-splitting and tonal flexibility.
- • Vacuum wax potting eliminates unwanted microphonic noise and feedback.
- • Nickel appearance offers a classic aesthetic, fitting vintage and modern guitars.
CONS
- • Output might be too low for players seeking extremely high-gain distortion.
- • The bright character may not suit all musical styles, like very heavy metal.
- • Nickel finish can be prone to scratches and wear with frequent use.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico V
Output Level
Medium-High
DC Resistance
8.40 kOhm
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The SH-2b is generally brighter and a bit lower in output than the SH-4. The SH-4 has a more aggressive, hotter tone with a thicker midrange.
It's a fantastic choice for a Les Paul; the SH-2b's clarity will cut through the often-thick Les Paul tone. It’s also excellent in Strats and Teles, of course, offering a balanced, articulate response.
While some Alnico V pickups *can* be brittle, Seymour Duncan’s winding and potting process in this SH-2b prevents that. It retains the Alnico V’s clarity without the harshness.
