Detail 01
Humbucker
Two coils wired to cancel hum, so it stays quiet under high gain and near screens and lighting.
Product detailSKU #1274034493471
Seymour DuncanSH-6 Mayhem Humbucker Pickup Set - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A matched pair of humbuckers for a full guitar swap, aimed at high-gain playing. For players replacing both pickups at once rather than one position.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping both pickups in a hardtail or tremolo humbucker guitar
- Players who want bridge and neck voiced to match
- High-gain rhythm work where hum from single-coils is a problem
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars routed for single-coil or P-90 pickups without a new pickguard
- Players who only need one position replaced
- Anyone wanting an active pickup with a preamp and battery
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
Sold as a set
Bridge and neck are voiced together, so volume and tone stay even when you switch positions.
Detail 03
Black
Uncovered black bobbins. Read as a modern look against most finishes; no nickel or gold cover to match hardware.
Detail 04
$198 for two
Under $100 per position, so a full swap costs about what a single boutique pickup does.
Detail 05
Passive design
No battery, no cavity mods. Wires into standard guitar pots and switching.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Your guitar needs existing humbucker routes; single-coil routes require enlarging or a new pickguard
- 02Soldering is required unless your guitar uses a quick-connect harness
- 03Mounting rings, springs and screws vary by guitar; reuse your originals if they fit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these fit a standard humbucker route?
Yes. They are standard-size humbuckers and drop into normal humbucker routes and mounting rings without cutting wood.
02Do I need a battery?
No. These are passive and run off your guitar's existing wiring with no battery or preamp.
03Can I install just the bridge pickup and keep my neck one?
You can, but the set is voiced as a pair. Mixing brands or models often leaves an output or tone mismatch between positions.
04Will they fit my Strat?
Only if it is already routed and pickguarded for humbuckers. A standard SSS Strat needs new routing or an HH pickguard.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
