Seymour Duncan SH18N Whole Lotta Neck Zebra
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Seymour Duncan
SH18N Whole Lotta Neck Zebra
Product Info
Article Number:
558201
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SH18N Whole Lotta Neck Zebra
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$170.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SH18N is a fantastic choice for players chasing that classic, slightly compressed rock and blues tone. It's a really well-executed redesign of a vintage PAF, offering a warm, full sound without being muddy. Perfect for guitars needing a balanced neck pickup for rhythm work and soaring lead lines.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan SH18N Whole Lotta Neck Zebra
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Humbucker
- For the neck 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
- giving the signal a slight
- natural compression and a nice sustain
- Magnet material: Alnico V
- Nickel silver base plate
- Wax sealed
- DC resistance: 8.20 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 the London P.A.F., delivers authentic vintage tone and character.
- • Alnico V magnets provide a balanced, warm sound with noticeable sustain.
- • Wax potting minimizes microphonic noise, ensuring a quieter recording experience.
- • Shielded 4-wire cable allows for versatile coil-splitting options and tone control.
CONS
- • Coarse cast magnets might be too compressed for players seeking a brighter tone.
- • 8.2 kOhm DC resistance might require tweaking for some amplifier pairings.
- • Zebra aesthetic isn't universally appealing and can look visually busy.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck
Magnet
Alnico V
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
8.20 kOhm
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The SH18N is voiced to be warmer and more compressed than the SH-4, aiming for that early 70s London P.A.F. vibe – expect a rounder, less aggressive tone.
It will, but the compression might tame some of the high-gain aggression. Consider if you want a smoother, more vintage-voiced tone in that context.
Yes, it's a standard 4-wire setup; most guitars with coil-splitting circuitry will work seamlessly, allowing for single-coil tones.
