Detail 01
Approximate DC resistance
The bridge tends toward 9k and the neck toward 8k; turn-count winding can produce set-to-set variation.
Product detailSKU #1500000360447
SheptoneRed Headed Stepchild Humbucker Set - 1959 Spec Nickel-Plated Covers
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Red Headed Stepchild is a handbuilt humbucker set developed with Brian Kahanek for a voice that sits beyond the PAF range. It is described as thick and crunchy, with substantial sustain, and uses approximate DC readings of 9k at the bridge and 8k at the neck. The set pairs its 1959-spec nickel-plated covers with a red color finish; final resistance readings can vary with the winding process.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Moving beyond PAF-range tones toward thick crunch and substantial sustain from a humbucker set.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a humbucker set that remains within the PAF tonal range.
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.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Approximate DC values are not fixed, because winding is governed by the number of wire turns.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who helped develop Red Headed Stepchild?
Sheptone developed the set alongside Brian Kahanek.
02What are its approximate DC-resistance values?
About 9k at the bridge and 8k at the neck, with possible variation between sets.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 1959 Spec Nickel-Plated Covers
- Color Finish
- Red
