Seymour Duncan SHR-1B Hot Rails Bridge CR

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Seymour Duncan SHR-1B Hot Rails Bridge CR

Seymour Duncan

SHR-1B Hot Rails Bridge CR

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 559739
Model: SHR-1B Hot Rails Bridge CR
Price: $148.50

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This Seymour Duncan SHR-1B is a solid choice if you're rocking a Strat-style guitar and craving a hotter, more aggressive bridge tone. It’s built like a tank, with that classic Duncan reliability, and really shines in rock and metal applications where you want some serious crunch without going full-on humbucker. A great upgrade for players wanting a hotter single-coil vibe.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan SHR-1B Hot Rails Bridge CR
  • Pickup for electric guitar
  • Humbucker in Modern ST-style single coil format
  • For the bridge position
  • Medium output
  • Aggressive crunch
  • perfect for rock and metal
  • Magnet material: Alnico V
  • DC resistance: 16.6 kOhm
  • Wax sealed
  • Shielded 4-core connection cable
  • Cap colour: Cream
  • Made in USA

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

PROS
  • • Alnico V magnet delivers a tight, articulate high-end response.
  • • Wax potting minimizes microphonic squeal, crucial for high-gain playing.
  • • Shielded 4-core cable reduces noise and interference, improves signal clarity.
  • • Cream-colored coil wire provides a vintage aesthetic, complements many guitars.
CONS
  • • Output, while 'medium,' might be too hot for some Strat-style guitars.
  • • Limited versatility; excels in rock/metal, less ideal for clean tones.
  • • Hot Rails design can lack the nuance of a traditional single-coil.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Alnico V
Output Level Medium-High
DC Resistance 16.6 kOhm
Mounting 4-Hole Stratocaster Style
Coil Split Not Applicable (Hot Rails design)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Generally, yes, but you may need to slightly recess the pickup cavity to accommodate the pickup's height.
The SHR-1B is significantly hotter than an SSL1; expect a noticeable increase in gain and a more saturated tone.
Yes, the output is ample enough to handle drop tunings without becoming muddy, though extreme tunings may require adjustments to amp settings.

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