Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Pickup in Zebra

£119.99

Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Pickup in Zebra by Seymour is part of our Guitar Pedals selection. See the current Andertons listing, specification and availability below.

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Welcome.. the world’s most popular humbucker, the Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Humbucker Pickup!

Using a completely balanced coil configuration to provide the player with exceptional harmonics and a high output with a tasteful blend of sustain and distortion, the SH-4 delivers every time. You receive the best of both worlds,from crunchy, raw rock-and-roll grit to much warmer, sensitive tones for the more mellow player.

Here’s what Seymour Duncan say about the SH-4 JB Humbucker Pickup in Zebra:

Application
The archetype hot-rodded humbucker for over 35 years. Great for everything from heavy blues to heavy metal.

Description
The world’s most popular humbucker. Provides slammin’ output while retaining singing highs, aggressive harmonics, and just the right blend of sustain and distortion. Goes from sweet warm tones to raw rock ‘n’ roll. Compared to the SH-14 Custom 5, the JB has a stronger treble detail. Some players use it with 250K pots to smooth out the highs. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.

Complete Setup
Recommended for bridge position. Often a JB is paired with a neck pickup like the SH-2n Jazz (Seymour’s favorite) for versatility or a SH-1 ’59 for P.A.F. tones.

Guitars
For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with rosewood fingerboards.

Available Mods
Nickel or gold-plated cover. Trembucker. 7-string version. Available in matched set of SH-4 JB Model bridge and SH-2n Jazz Model neck.

Players
Paul Stanley / KISS, Gary Rossington / Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ty Tabor / King’s X, Steve Marker / Garbage, Nick Hexum & Tim Mahoney / 311, John Connolly / Sevendust, Dave Mustaine / Megadeth

Key Features

  • Colour: Zebra
  • Humbucking pickup design delivers high-volume, low-noise guitar tone
  • High output drives even the most stubborn tube amps to overdrive bliss
  • Bridge position alignment for amazing rhythm tone
  • Strong treble detail with aggressive harmonics

Brand

Seymour

Category

Distortion Pedals

Distortion pedals create a heavier, more aggressive gain sound than most overdrive pedals, giving guitarists the sustain, bite and saturation needed for rock, punk, metal and hard-hitting lead tones. They can turn a clean amp into a high-gain platform or add an extra layer of intensity to an already driven sound.

Some distortion pedals are tight and modern, while others are raw, fizzy or vintage-inspired. Choosing the right one depends on whether you want chunky rhythm tones, singing sustain, scooped metal sounds or a classic hard-rock voice with plenty of attack.

Guitar Pedals

Guitar Pedals is a useful category for players looking to shape their guitar or bass sound in a more focused way. Products in this area can help with tone, control, routing, performance or creative sound design depending on the exact type of gear involved.

For anyone building a pedalboard, guitar pedals options can help fill a specific gap in the signal chain or open up new sounds that are difficult to achieve with an amp alone. They are worth exploring when you want a more personal, flexible and practical setup.

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Distortion

Distortion pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Distortion related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.

Guitar Pedal

Guitar Pedal pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Guitar Pedal related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.

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