Detail 01
7.72k DC resistance
Low for a humbucker. Output stays modest, so the pickup pushes the amp gently and keeps pick attack intact.
Product detailSKU #1274034493398
Seymour DuncanSH-2W 7-STRING PICKUP Black Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Seymour Duncan's Jazz-family neck humbucker in a 7-string format. For extended-range players who want a clear, articulate neck tone rather than a thick one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 7-string players whose neck pickup turns muddy on the low string
- Lead work where note separation matters more than raw output
- Clean and low-gain playing that needs top-end detail
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a fat, high-output neck tone for heavy riffing
- Six-string guitars — the bobbin spacing will not fit
- 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
8kHz resonant peak
Peak sits high, which is why this reads bright and detailed instead of dark like most neck humbuckers.
Detail 03
Neck position
Voiced for the neck slot specifically. Putting it at the bridge gives a thin, weak result.
Detail 04
7-string spacing
Wider bobbins and pole spacing to cover seven strings. Will not line up under a six-string set.
Detail 05
Black cover-free bobbins
Open-coil black look. Matches most stock 7-string routes without needing a mounting ring change.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No wiring harness, pots, or mounting ring included — pickup only.
- 02Requires soldering into your existing controls or a tech to install it.
- 03Check your neck route width; some 7-string routes are brand-specific.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my 6-string guitar?
No. This is a 7-string pickup with wider bobbins and pole spacing. A 6-string route will not accept it and the poles will not align under your strings.
02Is it high output?
No. At 7.72k it sits on the low side for a humbucker, which is what keeps it clear and dynamic under gain rather than compressed.
03Can I use it in the bridge position?
It is voiced for the neck. In the bridge it will sound thin and underpowered next to a bridge-specific pickup.
04Does it come with wiring instructions?
Seymour Duncan publishes wiring diagrams for its pickups. Confirm your switching setup before you cut any existing wires.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsOther
- Resonant Peak
- 8kHz
- DC Resistance
- 7.72k
