Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Model Zebra Pickup
The SH-2n Jazz Model captures a warm, articulate voice with controlled output that translates beautifully to tape and digital recordings. This neck-position humbucker excels at preserving definition without harshness, making it ideal for tracking jazz, fusion, and clean-toned rock productions where clarity in the mix is paramount. The zebra bobbin finish pairs classic Seymour Duncan craftsmanship with understated visual appeal.
Tone & Recording Character
The 7.5K ohms DC resistance and Alnico 5 bar magnet produce a balanced, moderate-output voice that maintains articulation even when paired with brighter bridge pickups in the final mix. This configuration emphasizes midrange definition and touch sensitivity, allowing the pickup to respond to subtle playing dynamics during takes without introducing feedback or excessive bloom during close-miked recording sessions.
Construction & Materials
Hand-built in Seymour Duncan’s Santa Barbara Custom Shop, this pickup employs a nickel silver baseplate and vacuum wax potting for noise reduction and structural stability. The 4-conductor lead wire provides wiring flexibility for coil-splitting or series/parallel switching if your recording rig’s electronics support those options, expanding your tonal palette across multiple sessions.
Key Features
- Humbucker design, neck position
- Alnico 5 bar magnet
- 7.5K ohms DC resistance
- Nickel silver baseplate
- Zebra bobbin finish
- 4-conductor lead wire
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Classic moderate output level
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara Custom Shop, California
The SH-2n Jazz Model stands as a refined choice for producers and engineers prioritizing articulation and note separation in neck-position recordings.
