Detail 01
Neck-position pickup
Wound and calibrated for the neck slot. Putting it in the bridge gives a thin, weak output.
Product detailSKU #1274034493425
Seymour DuncanSH-2n Jazz Model Neck Humbucker Pickup Black/Cream
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Moderate-output neck humbucker with a scooped-mid, clear voice. For players whose neck pickup sounds muddy and want note separation instead.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cleaning up a dark, woolly neck position on a mahogany guitar
- Clean and light-overdrive playing where chords need to stay readable
- Pairing with a hotter bridge humbucker for contrast between positions
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a thick, compressed neck lead tone
- High-gain rhythm work in the neck position
- Anyone unwilling to solder or pay for installation
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
Humbucker
Two coils cancel the hum single-coils pick up. Needs a humbucker-sized route or a ring/mounting adapter.
Detail 03
Moderate output
Won't push an amp into breakup on its own. Keeps pick attack and string definition under gain instead of compressing.
Detail 04
Black/cream bobbins
Zebra pattern, visible only if you run it uncovered. A cover changes the look and slightly softens the top end.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required — pickup swaps mean wiring to the volume pot and switch
- 02No pots, switch, or wiring harness included
- 03Check your route: humbucker-sized cavity, not a single-coil slot
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Les Paul?
Yes, if the neck cavity is a standard humbucker route. Most Les Paul-style guitars are. Measure the cavity if the guitar has been modified.
02Can I put it in the bridge position?
It will physically fit, but it's wound for the neck. In the bridge it sounds thin and low-output compared to a bridge-specific pickup.
03Does it come with a cover?
It ships as an uncovered black and cream pickup. Covers are sold separately and need soldering to install.
04Is it too bright for a bright guitar?
It leans clear rather than dark, so on an already-bright maple-heavy guitar you may want to roll back tone or pair it with a warmer bridge pickup.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
