Detail 01
Humbucker
Two coils wired out of phase cancel hum, giving a thicker midrange and a quieter signal under high gain.
Product detailSKU #1274034493420
Seymour DuncanSH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon Humbucker Pickup Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A full-size humbucker carrying George Lynch's Screamin Demon name, in black. For players wanting a hum-free pickup in a standard humbucker route.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal rigs running consistent gain
- Swapping out a muddy stock humbucker in a set-neck guitar
- Players who want black open coils to match their hardware
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Clean players after single-coil sparkle and note separation
- Guitars routed only for P90 or single-coil pickups
- Anyone who wants a chrome or nickel covered look
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
Full-size format
Drops into a standard humbucker route with normal mounting rings. Mini-humbucker and P90 cavities will not take it.
Detail 03
Open coil, no cover
Slightly more top-end detail than a covered pickup, and the coil color becomes part of the guitar's look.
Detail 04
Black bobbins
Cosmetic. Pair with black hardware, or expect a visible contrast if your other pickup has cream or zebra coils.
Detail 05
Signature voicing
Tuned around one player's rock and lead sound rather than a neutral, general-purpose humbucker.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One pickup only — a matching second pickup is a separate purchase
- 02Soldering needed; mounting ring, screws and springs may not transfer cleanly
- 03Measure your bridge string spacing before ordering, especially on trem-equipped guitars
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will it fit a standard humbucker route?
Yes. It is a full-size humbucker and uses the same cavity and mounting hardware as a normal humbucker. Existing rings and screws usually transfer over.
02Is it noisy at high gain?
No. Humbucking construction cancels the mains hum that a single-coil picks up, so it stays quiet with the gain up.
03Do I need to change my pots or switch?
No. It wires into standard guitar controls. Keep your existing pots unless you specifically want to brighten or darken the response.
04Can I add a cover later?
Covers can be fitted to humbuckers, but it requires soldering to the baseplate and slightly softens the top end.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
