Detail 01
Mismatched coils with Alnico 5 bar magnet
The design is credited with tight low end and a grinding midrange response.
Product detailSKU #1441207060525
Seymour DuncanSH-16 '59/Custom Hybrid Humbucker Pickup Zebra Bridge
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The zebra SH-16 ’59/Custom Hybrid is a medium-output bridge humbucker using mismatched coils and an Alnico 5 bar magnet. It is voiced with a tight low end, grinding mids, and crunchy, biting highs aimed at hard rock and metal. Its four-conductor lead supports multiple wiring choices, including coil splitting; in split operation, the Custom-derived 7k coil delivers a more distinct single-coil sound. Vacuum wax potting is used for squeal-free performance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bridge-position hard rock and metal rigs needing tight lows, midrange grind, and top-end bite.
- Guitar wiring projects that need multiple options from a four-conductor pickup lead.
- Players who want a split mode based on the Custom-derived 7k coil.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Neck-position installations; this model is identified as a bridge pickup.
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
4-conductor lead wire
Provides multiple wiring options.
Detail 03
Vacuum wax potted
Designed for squeal-free performance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need a bridge-position pickup.
- 02Check the intended wiring plan if you want to use the four-conductor lead or coil-split capability.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the SH-16 a high-output pickup?
No. It is described as a medium-output humbucker.
02Can it be coil-split?
Yes. Splitting uses the Custom-derived 7k coil for a more distinct single-coil sound.
03What music is it voiced for?
Its tight lows, midrange grind, crunch, and bite are presented for hard rock and metal.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
