Seymour Duncan Pickups - Duncan Custom™ SH-5 Bridge Humbucker (black)
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About Seymour Duncan
Seymour Duncan have long cemented themselves as the leading aftermarket pickup brand in the world, offering a staggering selection of models, and doing so affordably too. Throughout their range they have created iconic models that stand the test of time, popular for a variety of guitars and music styles.
About the Invader Model
If there are elements of the classic PAF that you like, but just wish it had more oomph, the Duncan Custom is for you. A custom overwound PAF style voiced with rock, metal and heavier blues in mind.
It has also gained an interest from the Pop-Punk world too, due to it being the factory installed pickup on the Fender Tom Delonge Starcaster guitar, as well as of course on Tom's own stage used Starcasters. So if you're looking to capture Tom's recent tones, this pickup will help you get there.
Here at the Home of Tone you'll find the most popular bridge position version, in standard string spacing, 6 string spec. But, if you require the Trembucker spacing, or other colours/cover styles, As a SD Main Dealer I can certainly help source and supply any model from the SD range.
Looking at ordering this for a Tom Delonge style Starcaster project? Then check out my popular pre-wired volume pot kits too.
What SD say:
"The Duncan Custom is a medium output humbucker pickup that features a small ceramic magnet and custom-wound coils to dish out a ‘P.A.F.-on-steroids’ tone. It has tight lows, a bump in the upper midrange that gives you more character and crunch, and an airy high end that cuts through heavy distortion but is also great for achieving crystal-clear clean tones. It’s especially suited for warmer-sounding guitars with a prominent midrange. Therefore, many players like to use it in Les Pauls and Paul Reed Smiths. It pairs well with the Jazz or ’59 neck models, and forms one half of our ’59/Custom Hybrid humbucker."
Nerdy specs
Magnet - Ceramic
Type - Passive
Wire type - 4 conductor shielded
DCR bridge - 14.1k
Short leg mounting
Dimensions - Click here for sizing spec sheet
Recommended wiring - The Duncan Custom humbucker is generally seen paired with 500k pots, and 0.047uF (SD's recommendation) or 0.022uF tone capacitor values depending on personal preference or application.
What's included?
Inside the box you'll find the bridge pickup, along with your mounting screws and springs for each, and a wiring guide which covers traditional as well as alternative wiring styles.
Demos
Pop-Punk sounds in the Delonge Starcaster
Installation
These pickups are a direct replacement in terms of sizing and spec for a traditional uncovered, short leg humbucker pickup. They are 4 conductor wired as standard which means you could wire it with some alternative switching options comfortably such as coil split, phase reversal or series/parallel, making them very versatile. If by chance you aren't comfortable installing these pickups yourself, and are local to the Home of Tone, then I offer professional in-house installation. If you are installing them yourself, then I am of course here for any installation advise too.
Do you have them in stock?
In stock and ready to ship!
Why buy Seymour Duncan pickups from the Home of Tone?
The Home of Tone are an authorised main dealer for Seymour Duncan. What that means is stock is carried here on site for prompt service and dispatch as well as assurance you are ordering your new pickups for an official, authorised dealer. Having long been specialising in guitar electronics, I can offer you installation advise, as well as installation services on site along with any support required. As well as offering friendly, knowledgable advise prior to ordering too. I offer a broad range of quality hand made pre-wired kits, which may also help with your project. You'll also be supporting a small, independant business in the process too which is always hugely appreciated! Thank you for considering your new Seymour Duncan pickup set from the Home of Tone.
Ordering/shipping
Local pickup - If you are local and wish to collect any items or order in advance for collection on a specific day, then you can still place an order online and select the 'pickup in store' option at the checkout. Or drop me a message and I'll reserve the items ready for your visit to pay onsite instead.
For online ordering and dispatch - In stock, non made to order items are processed and dispatched 4 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
For orders that are placed on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday I have an order cut off time of 14:00GMT (with Royal Mail shipping services only) to allow me chance to process, pack and dispatch your order same day.
For non dispatch days (Saturday, Sunday, & Thursday) there is no order cut-off time, and these will be processed, packed and shipped on the closest following dispatch day.
I will always endeavor to fulfill orders as quickly as I can and if you have specific requirements for a delivery date please do let me know and hopefully I can help.
If you have more queries regarding order placing, processing, fulfillment or general shipping then please see the FAQ page HERE
Please use the tabs below to read through the information about this product.
About Seymour Duncan
Seymour Duncan have long cemented themselves as the leading aftermarket pickup brand in the world, offering a staggering selection of models, and doing so affordably too. Throughout their range they have created iconic models that stand the test of time, popular for a variety of guitars and music styles.
About the Invader Model
If there are elements of the classic PAF that you like, but just wish it had more oomph, the Duncan Custom is for you. A custom overwound PAF style voiced with rock, metal and heavier blues in mind.
It has also gained an interest from the Pop-Punk world too, due to it being the factory installed pickup on the Fender Tom Delonge Starcaster guitar, as well as of course on Tom's own stage used Starcasters. So if you're looking to capture Tom's recent tones, this pickup will help you get there.
Here at the Home of Tone you'll find the most popular bridge position version, in standard string spacing, 6 string spec. But, if you require the Trembucker spacing, or other colours/cover styles, As a SD Main Dealer I can certainly help source and supply any model from the SD range.
Looking at ordering this for a Tom Delonge style Starcaster project? Then check out my popular pre-wired volume pot kits too.
What SD say:
"The Duncan Custom is a medium output humbucker pickup that features a small ceramic magnet and custom-wound coils to dish out a ‘P.A.F.-on-steroids’ tone. It has tight lows, a bump in the upper midrange that gives you more character and crunch, and an airy high end that cuts through heavy distortion but is also great for achieving crystal-clear clean tones. It’s especially suited for warmer-sounding guitars with a prominent midrange. Therefore, many players like to use it in Les Pauls and Paul Reed Smiths. It pairs well with the Jazz or ’59 neck models, and forms one half of our ’59/Custom Hybrid humbucker."
Nerdy specs
Magnet - Ceramic
Type - Passive
Wire type - 4 conductor shielded
DCR bridge - 14.1k
Short leg mounting
Dimensions - Click here for sizing spec sheet
Recommended wiring - The Duncan Custom humbucker is generally seen paired with 500k pots, and 0.047uF (SD's recommendation) or 0.022uF tone capacitor values depending on personal preference or application.
What's included?
Inside the box you'll find the bridge pickup, along with your mounting screws and springs for each, and a wiring guide which covers traditional as well as alternative wiring styles.
Demos
Pop-Punk sounds in the Delonge Starcaster
Installation
These pickups are a direct replacement in terms of sizing and spec for a traditional uncovered, short leg humbucker pickup. They are 4 conductor wired as standard which means you could wire it with some alternative switching options comfortably such as coil split, phase reversal or series/parallel, making them very versatile. If by chance you aren't comfortable installing these pickups yourself, and are local to the Home of Tone, then I offer professional in-house installation. If you are installing them yourself, then I am of course here for any installation advise too.
Do you have them in stock?
In stock and ready to ship!
Why buy Seymour Duncan pickups from the Home of Tone?
The Home of Tone are an authorised main dealer for Seymour Duncan. What that means is stock is carried here on site for prompt service and dispatch as well as assurance you are ordering your new pickups for an official, authorised dealer. Having long been specialising in guitar electronics, I can offer you installation advise, as well as installation services on site along with any support required. As well as offering friendly, knowledgable advise prior to ordering too. I offer a broad range of quality hand made pre-wired kits, which may also help with your project. You'll also be supporting a small, independant business in the process too which is always hugely appreciated! Thank you for considering your new Seymour Duncan pickup set from the Home of Tone.
Ordering/shipping
Local pickup - If you are local and wish to collect any items or order in advance for collection on a specific day, then you can still place an order online and select the 'pickup in store' option at the checkout. Or drop me a message and I'll reserve the items ready for your visit to pay onsite instead.
For online ordering and dispatch - In stock, non made to order items are processed and dispatched 4 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
For orders that are placed on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday I have an order cut off time of 14:00GMT (with Royal Mail shipping services only) to allow me chance to process, pack and dispatch your order same day.
For non dispatch days (Saturday, Sunday, & Thursday) there is no order cut-off time, and these will be processed, packed and shipped on the closest following dispatch day.
I will always endeavor to fulfill orders as quickly as I can and if you have specific requirements for a delivery date please do let me know and hopefully I can help.
If you have more queries regarding order placing, processing, fulfillment or general shipping then please see the FAQ page HERE