The Seymour Duncan SH-2N Jazz Model is a neck position humbucker engineered to deliver bright, articulate tone where most humbuckers go dark and muddy. This pickup addresses the common complaint that neck humbuckers lack definition by voicing the coils to emphasise clarity and high-frequency detail. The Alnico 5 magnet contributes to a clear, present midrange while the 7.5k DC resistance keeps the output moderate and the dynamic range wide, letting the guitar's natural voice come through without compression.
Built in the USA with a four-conductor shielded cable, the SH-2N allows coil-splitting and phase reversal wiring options when paired with push-pull pots or mini-toggles. The gold mesh cover adds visual warmth while the voicing focuses on clean rhythm playing and lead work that requires note separation rather than thick sustain. This pickup works particularly well in darker-sounding guitars with mahogany or rosewood-heavy construction, where it restores treble response and adds chime to clean tones without sacrificing the warmth expected from a neck position humbucker.
Features
- Neck position passive humbucker with bright, clear voicing
- 7.5k DC resistance for moderate output and wide dynamics
- Alnico 5 magnet for present midrange and articulate highs
- Four-conductor shielded cable enables coil-splitting and phase reversal
- Gold mesh cover with vintage aesthetic and modern clarity
- Designed and manufactured in the USA by Seymour Duncan
- Enhances clarity in lead playing and clean rhythm applications
- Balances brightness against warmth in dark-sounding guitar bodies



