Seymour Duncan SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Nickel Cover

The SH-16 59/Custom Hybrid delivers a balanced, articulate voice that bridges vintage warmth and modern clarity. This bridge position humbucker pairs Alnico 5 magnetics with mismatched coils to yield responsive dynamics without sacrificing sustain, making it equally at home in classic rock contexts and contemporary applications.

Tone & Voice Characteristics

Built around a moderate output envelope with a 5.95 KHz resonant peak, the SH-16 emphasizes clarity across the midrange while maintaining presence in both bass and treble frequencies. The EQ curve of 6/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble) creates a focused, punchy character that cuts through without harshness—ideal for both clean articulation and driven tones.

Construction & Materials

Hand-built in Santa Barbara, the SH-16 features a nickel silver short leg bottom plate that contributes to its refined magnetic characteristics. Vacuum wax potting ensures stability and eliminates microphonics, while the mismatched coil design adds harmonic complexity and responsiveness to pick dynamics.

Key Features

• Type: Dual coil humbucker
• Position: Bridge
• Magnet: Alnico 5 bar magnet
• Impedance: 11.5 kΩ
• Resonant Peak: 5.95 KHz
• Output: Moderate
• EQ: 6/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
• Wiring: Four conductor
• Nickel silver short leg bottom plate
• Mismatched coils for enhanced harmonic response
• Vacuum wax potted for stability
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA

This is a versatile bridge pickup that rewards precision playing with articulate response while maintaining the vintage character serious players expect from a Seymour Duncan design.