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Description
Take your guitar tone to a whole new level with the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup. This SH-5 variant equips an Alnico II magnet, delivering warm, smooth highs, a pronounced midrange, and a rich, buttery bottom end. Whether you're a pop, country, blues, or rock enthusiast, this pickup will surely impress you with its versatility.
Ideal for brighter-sounding guitars in need of an output boost, the SH-11 Custom Custom particularly shines with maple and ebony fingerboards, injecting vintage tone with a generous dose of attack. Its Alnico II magnet provides smooth highs, more midrange, resulting in a spongy bottom end that exudes class and sophistication.
Performing at its best in the bridge position, the SH-11 Custom Custom, when paired with a Pearly Gates in the neck, can deliver bluesy P.A.F. tones that are nothing short of mesmerizing. The pickup comes with a four-conductor hookup cable, making installation a breeze.
Key Features:
- Alnico II magnets for warm, smooth highs and a strong midrange
- Perfect for brighter toned instruments, especially those with maple and ebony fingerboards
- Ideal for bridge positioning
- 4-conductor cable for easy installation
- Delivers a vintage tone with increased output
- Color: Black
- Often paired with a Pearly Gates for bluesy P.A.F. tones in the neck
- Offers a spongy bass response
- Excellent for pop, country, blues, classic rock, and heavy rock genres.
Product specs
| Type | Humbucker |
| Position | Bridge |
| Active/Passive | Passive |
| Magnet Material | Alnico II |
| Number of Conductors | 4 wire plus shield |
| DC Resistance | 14.1K |
| Connectivity | Soldered |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Covering | Uncovered |
FAQs
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What kind of tone can I expect from the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup?
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The Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup offers a warm, full-bodied tone with enhanced midrange, making it ideal for rock and blues. Its Alnico II magnet provides smooth sustain and a sweet top end.
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Is the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup suitable for metal music?
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While the SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup excels in rock and blues, its pronounced midrange and smooth highs can also complement certain metal styles, particularly those that benefit from a warmer, vintage tone.
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What is the installation process for the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup?
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The Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup requires soldering for installation. With its 4-conductor wiring, it provides versatile wiring options, including coil-splitting for additional tonal possibilities.
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Can the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup be used in the neck position?
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The SH-11 Custom Custom is specifically designed for the bridge position. For optimal tone and performance, it is recommended to pair it with a neck pickup designed for that position.
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How does the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup compare to other Seymour Duncan pickups?
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The SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup is known for its warm, midrange-focused tone, distinct from models like the SH-4 JB, which offers a brighter and more aggressive sound. It's ideal for players seeking a vintage-inspired humbucker with modern versatility.
Videos
Rob Chapman
Seymour Duncan Shootout - Custom Custom vs JB
Reviews
PROS
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Delivers vintage tone with added warmth and fullness
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Excellent harmonics and overall gain, great for classic rock
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Smooth, non-trebly high gain sound
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Versatile treble pickup, not harsh even with high output
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Ideal for 80's hard rock and metal sounds
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Enhances single note leads with thick, vocal quality
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Easy installation, even for beginners
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Works well in various guitars, from PRS to Gibson
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Strong mid-range presence, cures overly bright guitars
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Versatile with clean, low, and high gain tones
CONS
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Light on bottom end punch, may require EQ adjustment
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Installation may require modification for some guitar models
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Color coding for wiring may not match all guitar brands
Critic Reviews
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Based on 1 Review and 10 Ratings
Artist usage
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Josh Homme uses the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup, as noted on the Seymour Duncan website.
Dave Murray uses the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup, as noted on the Seymour Duncan website.
In this video, Rob Chapman demonstrates two different SD bridge pickups - the JB and Custom Custom.
0:44 - Myles uses the Seymour Duncan Custom Custom in the bridge position of his favourite guitar, a PRS SC-245.
Neal Schon uses the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup, as detailed by Seymour Duncan on their website.
According the Seymour Duncan Website, Phill uses Seymour Duncan Custom Custom Humbucker.
Kevin Skaff is listed as an artist who uses the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup, as noted on the Seymour Duncan website.
Gus G. uses the Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom Pickup, as noted on the Seymour Duncan website.
In this website, it is mentioned that Syu used SH-11 Custom Custom bridge pickup in his production line version of the Crying V.
According to the Seymour Duncan's website, Dharma uses the Seymour Duncan Custom Custom Pickups.
"As far as pickups I use Seymour Duncan. The pickups vary from guitar to guitar but usually consist of either Seth Lover, Custom Custom, or P.A.F style humbuckers. If I am using a guitar that has a tremolo then chances are that I will have my own model Trembucker (PA-TB3B) in it. The whole concept behind the PA-TB3B was to make up for what the guitar naturally loses when you route out the body and add a tremolo. Most guitars take on a thinner more anemic quality once they are routed out, so having a pickup that helps compensate for that is a huge benefit. In general, I tend to favor lower output pickups and let the amps and pedals do the work."
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