Detail 01
Bridge position
Wound and spaced for the bridge. Putting it at the neck usually gives an unbalanced, overly hot neck sound.
Product detailSKU #1274034493576
Seymour DuncanSH-11 Custom Custom Pickup Black Bridge
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Seymour Duncan's SH-11 Custom Custom in black, sold for the bridge position. A mid-priced replacement for players swapping out stock bridge electronics.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a weak or muddy stock bridge pickup
- Players who want black hardware to disappear into a dark finish
- A single-position upgrade rather than a full electronics overhaul
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Neck position — this one is spec'd for the bridge
- Anyone who won't solder or pay for install
- Players wanting a matched set out of one purchase
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Black finish
Blends into black pickguards and dark bodies. Uncovered black bobbins look different than a chrome or nickel cover.
Detail 03
SH-11 Custom Custom
A catalogued Seymour Duncan model, so wiring diagrams, mounting rings and colour-code references are readily available.
Detail 04
$115
Mid-tier for a name-brand replacement. On a cheap guitar the pickup may cost a noticeable fraction of the instrument.
Detail 05
Sold singly
Only the bridge position changes. Your neck pickup stays as-is, so output between positions may not match.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required; budget a tech's bench fee if you don't have an iron
- 02One pickup — a matching neck unit is a separate purchase
- 03Confirm your bridge route and string spacing before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this in the neck position?
It's spec'd for the bridge. Bridge pickups are wound hotter to balance the weaker string vibration there, so at the neck it usually sounds thick and loud next to a stock bridge.
02Will my existing neck pickup still balance with it?
Not necessarily. Output levels differ between models, so you may need to adjust pickup height to even out the two positions.
03Is a cover included?
This is listed as the black version of the pickup. If you want a chrome or nickel cover, buy and fit one separately.
04How hard is the install?
One pickup swap is a straightforward solder job at the switch or volume pot. Most techs do it in under an hour.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
