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Our original high-output ceramic humbuckers, the Duncan Distortion neck and bridge are perfectly suited for aggressive rock and metal players.play button

Our original high-output ceramic humbuckers, the Duncan Distortion neck and bridge are perfectly suited for aggressive rock and metal players.

Seymour Duncan Mayhem sh-6 setplay button

Seymour Duncan Mayhem sh-6 set

Seymour Duncan

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The Seymour Duncan Distortion Mayhem SH-6 humbucker set features a pair of SH-6 Duncan Distortion humbuckers for the neck and bridge positions.
Seymour Duncan SH-6 Mayhem Humbucker Pickup Set - Black
Seymour Duncan SH-6 Mayhem Humbucker Pickup Set - Black
Seymour Duncan SH-6 Mayhem Humbucker Pickup Set - Black

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  • For extreme distortion with bold bite
  • Matched pair
  • Black finish

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4.88

16 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

Seymour Duncan Distortion Mayhem SH-6 Humbucker Pa

If you want a heavy but clear tone, these are your pickups. I put these in one of my guitars and the sound was amazing. Highly recommended if you play heavy music.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Eh...

this pickup sound REALLY good with a alder body. ash body. basically a bright or LIGHT sounding guitar, if your guitar is basswood mahogany or a DEEP sounding guitar dont grab this set. its got bass, not a deep solid warm note. but bass so doesnt really chug,it BUMPS unless u mess with the eq but might loose power. this is a great upgrade from stock pups really good for metal rock and alternative its a general ceramic high output bassy pickup. ONLY 3 STARS because the sh6 bridge is awesome but the neck is to slushy and harsh. go with liquifire/JB/59/59-CUSTOM ALL SOUND GOOD WITH THE SH6 BRIDGE

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Reviewed by 16 customers

  • If you're thinking about it, just do it

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byBrandon

    fromSpringdale ohio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great cleans and the distortion is great. From rock to metal, these pickups do everything. Super satisfied with the pickups

  • High gain monster with articulation!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJerald

    fromDetroit MI

    Wow these seriously sound great! A bit surprised they sounded so good. Very loud and powerful pickup but still maintains a ton of clarity and cut-thru. Sometimes when you add so many winds to a pickup it gets mid-rangy, barky, and mushy. Not these! Tons of midrange and high end cut thru but maintains an even character even with high gain settings. Again with lesser hot pups when you add gain it turns into midrange mush but not these! Note separation and clarity are excellent! Tracks very well with alternative picking, legato, and palm muting. Cutting without piercing treble. Crunchy palm muting without mush. The cleans are ok and these can be coil split which helps. But you buy these because you want distortion! I trust Seymour Duncan with any of my guitars.

  • Seymour Duncan Sh-6 are great pickups

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byRod

    fromCouncil hill, ok

    Love Seymour Duncan pickups can't go wrong with them.

  • Awesome!!!!!!'

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byChiz66

    fromColumbus ohio

    I put these in a 200 dollar Dean z and they sound phenomenal!!! I am extremely happy with them and realize for the first time how a good pair of pick ups can make the sound ten times better. Always loved my dean but now I really love it!

  • Eh...

    3

    submitted11 years ago

    byJuan Medina II

    fromchicago il

    this pickup sound REALLY good with a alder body. ash body. basically a bright or LIGHT sounding guitar, if your guitar is basswood mahogany or a DEEP sounding guitar dont grab this set. its got bass, not a deep solid warm note. but bass so doesnt really chug,it BUMPS unless u mess with the eq but might loose power. this is a great upgrade from stock pups really good for metal rock and alternative its a general ceramic high output bassy pickup. ONLY 3 STARS because the sh6 bridge is awesome but the neck is to slushy and harsh. go with liquifire/JB/59/59-CUSTOM ALL SOUND GOOD WITH THE SH6 BRIDGE

  • HEAVY METAL ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!

    5

    submitted12 years ago

    byjoe gonzalez

    fromtexas

    awesome pickups beautiful sound clean and distorted ,im truly blown away by sound its a must buy for metal sound

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRafe

    fromNew York

    Would these be good on a PRS SE Floyd? Playing doom metal but using cleans often.

    Would these be good on a PRS SE Floyd? Playing doom metal but using cleans often.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes they would.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRafe

    fromNew York

    Would these be good on a PRS SE Floyd? Playing doom metal but using cleans often.

    Would these be good on a PRS SE Floyd? Playing doom metal but using cleans often.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes they would.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byGurkha Smoker

    fromMadison, WI

    Will these coil split?

    Will these coil split?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byHolden

    fromFishers, Indiana

    Do you carry these pickups in white instead of black?

    Do you carry these pickups in white instead of black?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, but no.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJokes on you

    fromSt louis Missouri

    Can I use this as a replacement humbucker for a hss or are these specifically made for hh pickup guitars because I need a good quality humbucker

    Can I use this as a replacement humbucker for a hss or are these specifically made for hh pickup guitars because I need a good quality humbucker

    Open Reply - Thomas
    You can use it. Have a guitar tech check the fit

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