Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom WH

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Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom WH

Seymour Duncan

SH-5 Duncan Custom WH

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 142994
Model: SH-5 Duncan Custom WH
Price: $148.50

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The SH-5 Duncan Custom is a seriously versatile pickup – it’s got that classic rock crunch with a bit more bite than a traditional PAF. The ceramic magnet gives it a tight, modern edge that cuts through the mix, and the coil-splitting option opens up a ton of different tones. If you’re into blues-rock, hard rock, or even some metal, this is a great, affordable option.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan SH-5 WH
  • Pickup for Electric Guitar
  • Humbucker
  • For the bridge position
  • Medium output
  • A custom-wrapped PAF-like humbucker with moderate output
  • Designed for perfect suitability to blues
  • rock and metal
  • String spacing (E1 - E6): Standard (49 mm)
  • 4-Wire connections
  • DC Resistance: 14.1 kOhm
  • Magnet material: Ceramic
  • Mounting screws and springs included
  • Colour: White

*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Ceramic magnet delivers tight, focused high-gain response.
  • • 4-wire connections enable coil-splitting for added tonal flexibility.
  • • Custom-wound design emulates a PAF with enhanced clarity and punch.
  • • White appearance offers a unique aesthetic, stands out on darker guitars.
CONS
  • • Ceramic magnet can lack the warmth and complexity of Alnico alternatives.
  • • Moderate output might be insufficient for extreme metal genres.
  • • The white finish can be prone to showing dirt and wear.
  • • Not ideal for players seeking a truly vintage, low-output tone.

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Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Ceramic
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 14.1 kOhm
Spacing Standard (49 mm)
Mounting Screws and springs included

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SH-5 is a slightly hotter and more focused version of the original Custom, utilizing a ceramic magnet instead of Alnico, resulting in a tighter low-end.
While it’s a medium output humbucker, the ceramic magnet provides good definition; however, pairing it with a very dark preamp could introduce some muddiness.
It’s a bright, creamy white – not an off-white or antique white – so it’s noticeable and will stand out on darker guitars.

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