Unleash the full potential of your guitar with the Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 Humbucker Pickup. Designed for those who crave a dynamic and versatile sound, this pickup strikes the perfect balance between warmth, clarity, and power. Whether you’re diving into a soulful solo or driving the rhythm with deep, resonant chords, the Custom 5 delivers a vintage-inspired tone with a modern edge.

Thanks to its Alnico V magnets, this pickup offers a unique sonic profile with a scooped midrange that enhances both bass and treble frequencies, making it ideal for a wide range of musical styles. The Custom 5 is a carefully crafted evolution of previous models, designed by an enthusiastic community and Seymour Duncan’s expert craftsmanship. Experience a richer, fuller sound with reduced distortion, perfect for clean, articulate tones or a robust, singing lead.

Crafted with a nickel-silver bottom plate and equipped with a four-conductor lead wire, the Custom 5 provides multiple wiring options, allowing you to tailor your setup to your exact preferences. Its vacuum wax potting ensures squeal-free performance, even under the most demanding conditions. Whether you're rocking on stage or recording in a studio, this pickup is your key to a versatile and powerful sound.

Key Features:

• Alnico V bar magnet for balanced tone
• Scooped midrange enhancing bass and treble
• Four-conductor lead wire for versatile wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
• Rich, vintage-inspired tone with modern clarity and power

Product specs

FAQs

What type of tone can I expect from the Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 pickup?

The Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 offers a powerful, punchy tone with a strong midrange and enhanced bass response, making it ideal for rock and blues styles. Its Alnico V magnet provides a balanced sound, combining warmth and clarity.

Is the Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 suitable for high-gain music styles?

Yes, the SH-14 Custom 5 is well-suited for high-gain music styles like hard rock and metal due to its high output and tight low-end response, which can handle distortion effectively without losing clarity.

How does the Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 differ from the SH-5 Custom?

The SH-14 Custom 5 uses an Alnico V magnet for a warmer, more vintage tone with a strong low end, while the SH-5 Custom uses a ceramic magnet for a brighter, more aggressive tone with increased output.

Can the Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 be used in guitars with coil-splitting capabilities?

Yes, the SH-14 Custom 5 features a 4-conductor wire, allowing for coil-splitting capabilities, which provides additional tonal versatility by enabling single-coil sounds.

Is the Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5 easy to install in most electric guitars?

The SH-14 Custom 5 is designed for ease of installation in most electric guitars, requiring standard soldering for its connections. It fits standard humbucker routing in the bridge position.