Seymour Duncan SH-18b Whole Lotta Humbucker Bridge Pickup – Black

The SH-18b Whole Lotta Humbucker is a high-output bridge pickup built for players who demand thick, aggressive tone without sacrificing articulation. This handcrafted pickup delivers the saturated midrange and present treble response that defines modern hard rock and metal applications, while remaining responsive enough for driven blues and classic rock.

Tone & Output Character

The Whole Lotta combines a rough cast Alnico 5 bar magnet with 42-gauge plain enamel wire to produce a well-defined, punchy voice with controlled feedback. At 8.78k DC resistance, this pickup sits in the hot category—delivering substantial output and compression ideal for high-gain amplifiers and overdrive circuits without losing string definition.

Construction & Reliability

Wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal and feedback, ensuring stable operation even under extreme gain settings. Built handmade in Santa Barbara, California, each pickup reflects Seymour Duncan's quality control standards and features nickel silver bottom plate construction for tonal consistency and durability.

Key Features

• Dual coil humbucker design for bridge position
• Rough cast Alnico 5 bar magnet
• 42-gauge plain enamel wire
• 8.78k DC resistance (hot output)
• Wax potted for squeal-free operation
• Four conductor cable for coil splitting and phase reverse options
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Handmade in Santa Barbara, California

The SH-18b is a proven choice for players seeking aggressive, focused bridge-position tone with the craftsmanship and versatility Seymour Duncan is known for.