Seymour Duncan SH 11 Custom Custom Ncov Humbucker Pickup (Chrome)

The Seymour Duncan SH-11 Custom Custom represents a thoughtful middle ground in the classic humbucker lineage–a medium-output design that pairs alnico 2 warmth with assertive midrange character. Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, this pickup sits between vintage sweetness and contemporary bite, making it an approachable choice for players who want tonal depth without sacrificing articulation. The chrome nickel silver base plate contributes to the overall signal integrity, whilst the vacuum wax potting eliminates unwanted feedback artefacts during high-gain applications.

Built to exacting standards, the Custom Custom measures 7 cm in height, 10 cm in width, and 4 cm in length, weighing 0.225 kg. The pickup employs a nickel silver bottom plate and features 4-conductor lead wire, enabling flexible wiring configurations to suit various control schemes. Its alnico 2 magnet structure yields full, fat response across the frequency spectrum–singing treble extension paired with a warm, rounded lower midrange growl that enriches chord voicings and sustain. Vacuum wax potting ensures squeal-free operation even under demanding tonal loads, whilst standard humbucker and Trembucker spacing options accommodate diverse instrument platforms.

This configuration proves particularly effective paired with Jazz or Pearly Gates models in the neck position, creating a balanced instrument capable of handling everything from blues–rock rhythm work to fingerstyle articulation. Recording musicians appreciate the balanced harmonic density–neither dark nor bright, but genuinely three-dimensional. Players investing in a quality guitar merit a pickup worthy of that commitment, and the Custom Custom delivers transparent response without imposing a signature sound, letting genuine instrument character and playing technique shine through.

Features

• Medium-output alnico 2 bar magnet for warm, balanced tonal character
• Nickel silver bottom plate for enhanced signal integrity and durability
• 4-conductor lead wire enabling multiple wiring and switching configurations
• Vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California to quality control standards
• Available in standard humbucker or Trembucker spacing configurations
• Dimensions: 7 cm height × 10 cm width × 4 cm length; 0.225 kg weight
• Part number 11102-70-NC; USA designed and manufactured