Seymour Duncan SH2B-4C BLK

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Seymour Duncan SH2B-4C BLK

Seymour Duncan

SH2B-4C BLK

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 149566
Model: SH2B-4C BLK
Price: $148.50

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This SH2B-4C is a solid choice if you're chasing a classic Jazz bridge tone – think SRV or early Clapton. It’s bright and clear for clean playing, but still has enough grunt for rock and blues. A great upgrade for guitars needing more clarity and vintage character without going full-on humbucker overload.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan SH2B-4C BLK Jazz Bridge
  • Pickup for Electric Guitar
  • Humbucker
  • For bridge position
  • Medium-high output
  • Bright
  • clear sound for clean rhythm playing or for "dark" sounding guitar models
  • Dual Coil
  • Alnico V magnet
  • Wax-sealed
  • DC resistance: 8.40 kOhm
  • Shielded 4-core connection cable
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Pickups are not returnable if the cable has been cut or soldered, or if there is any other damage that may affect the condition of the product.

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

PROS
  • • Alnico V magnet delivers a sweet, articulate high-end response.
  • • Wax potting eliminates microphonic squeals, a common issue with older pickups.
  • • Shielded 4-core cable minimizes noise and interference for cleaner signal.
  • • Classic Jazz bridge voicing provides versatility for blues, rock, and jazz styles.
CONS
  • • 8.4 kOhm DC resistance might require tweaking for some guitar circuits.
  • • While versatile, it leans towards brighter tones, not ideal for very heavy distortion.
  • • The 'vintage' output might feel a little low for modern high-gain players.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Alnico V
Output Level Medium-High
DC Resistance 8.40 kOhm
Spacing 49/61 in
Mounting 4-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SH-48 is a higher-output '59 model; this SH2B-4C is brighter and more articulate, sacrificing a bit of the '59's thick, saturated tone.
Yes, it should fit, but you may need to adjust the pickup height to balance the output with the neck pickup. The spacing is standard for most guitars, but always double-check your guitar's specs.
Absolutely. It significantly reduces unwanted noise and feedback, especially at higher volumes, and improves the pickup's longevity by preventing the windings from degrading.

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