Seymour Duncan SH-6B Duncan Distortion Pickup in Black

£119.99

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Seymour Duncan SH-6B Duncan Distortion Pickup in Black Do you seek power, drive, crunch and awesomeness that will sound as big as Eddie Van Halens hair do? If so, check this bad boy out! Cutting through with precision, you’re given distinctive high-end drive and tons of mid-range body and attack. […]


Description

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Seymour Duncan SH-6B Duncan Distortion Pickup in Black

Do you seek power, drive, crunch and awesomeness that will sound as big as Eddie Van Halens hair do? If so, check this bad boy out!

Cutting through with precision, you’re given distinctive high-end drive and tons of mid-range body and attack. Full-bodied with punchy and clear bass this is one pick up that you’ll love to play through!

Here’s what Seymour Duncan say about the SH-6B Duncan Distortion Pickup:

Application
High output humbucker built for aggressive playing styles. Recommended for old school metal, nu-metal, gothic, garage, punk, thrash and other heavy rock styles. Great for drop tunings.

Description
Yields high output while retaining clarity. The massive ceramic magnet and hot coil windings deliver tremendous power and raw distorted rock sounds. More aggressive than the SH-5 Duncan Custom. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.

Complete Setup
Available for both neck and bridge positions. Often a Distortion bridge is paired with an SH-2n Jazz Model in the neck for good clean tones and versatility.

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

Available Mods
Nickel or gold-plated cover. Trembucker. 7-string version.

Players
John Connolly / Sevendust (bridge), Jerry Horton / Papa Roach (bridge), Meegs Rascon / Coal Chamber (bridge), Wayne Static / Static X (bridge), Eric Peterson / Testament (bridge)

Key Features

  • Colour: Black
  • Hard-driving, kicking sound
  • Cuts with a distinctive high end and midrange attack
  • Best for bridge position

Brand

Seymour

Category

Distortion Pedals

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

Distortion Pedals