Seymour Duncan SH-4 Classic Cover NC

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Seymour Duncan SH-4 Classic Cover NC

Seymour Duncan

SH-4 Classic Cover NC

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 183688
Model: SH-4 Classic Cover NC
Price: $174.90

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The SH-4 Classic Cover NC is a fantastic choice for players seeking a vintage-voiced humbucker. It nails that classic rock and blues tone with a warm, singing character and a surprising amount of punch. It's a solid, reliable pickup that won't break the bank and delivers a lot of bang for your buck.

Product Description

Seymour Duncan SH-4 Classic Cover NC, Classic Cover Pickup, Singing mids with raised output signal, Perfect mixture of sustain and distortion, Particularly suitable for rock and blues, With nickel cover

PROS
  • • Classic cover provides vintage aesthetics and reduced pickup noise
  • • Alnico 5 magnet delivers a warm, articulate, and singing tone
  • • Well-defined mids offer excellent clarity and cut in a band mix
  • • Solid nickel-plated steel construction ensures durability and reliable performance
CONS
  • • Output level might be too low for modern high-gain genres
  • • Nickel cover can be prone to fingerprints and requires occasional cleaning
  • • May not offer the extreme high-frequency response some players prefer

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level 9
DC Resistance 10.5 kΩ
Spacing 54.5 mm / 2.15 in
Mounting Four-hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The '59 has a slightly higher output and more aggressive edge, while the SH-4 is more balanced and refined, leaning towards a more traditional, blues-inspired tone.
It's a nickel-plated steel cover, replicating the look of vintage nickel. It will age and develop patina over time, similar to genuine nickel.
Yes, it will, but you might need to adjust the pickup height to find the sweet spot, as its output is on the lower end for a Strat.

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