Detail 01
Red finish
A visible cosmetic choice. Uncovered colored bobbins read very differently than chrome or black under stage light.
Product detailSKU #1274034493574
Seymour DuncanSH-5 Duncan Custom Guitar Pickup Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Seymour Duncan's SH-5 Duncan Custom in a red finish. A replacement guitar pickup for players upgrading stock electronics on a budget.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upgrading the pickups in an entry-level electric without a full rewire
- Players who want a red bobbin to stand out visually
- A first pickup swap where cost matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone unwilling to solder or pay for install labor
- Players who want a drop-in solder-free upgrade
- Guitars where the color needs to match existing hardware
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
SH-5 Duncan Custom
A named model in Seymour Duncan's line, so replacement parts, mounting rings and wiring diagrams are easy to source.
Detail 03
$99
Sits at the low end of name-brand replacement pickups. The install cost can approach the pickup cost if you pay a tech.
Detail 04
Sold as a single pickup
Matching a second position means buying separately, and colors and outputs should be chosen together.
Detail 05
Seymour Duncan
Standard lead wire and mounting layout, so it works with common wiring diagrams and aftermarket rings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required — factor in a tech's time if you don't have an iron
- 02Mounting ring, springs and screws may not carry over from your old pickup
- 03Check your existing route and cavity depth before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my guitar?
Check the route in your guitar against a standard pickup cavity before buying. Measure the opening and cavity depth if the guitar isn't a common body style.
02Is the red just the bobbin or the whole pickup?
Red is the finish colour of the pickup itself. It's a visible part once installed, so pick it against your pickguard and hardware.
03Can I install this myself?
Yes, if you can solder. The job is desoldering the old pickup at the switch or pot and soldering the new leads in the same place.
04Do I need to buy two?
This is one pickup. If you want to replace both neck and bridge, buy each separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
