SH6n! How does it sound?

[hardfm]

Hey Guys!
New to the forum!

How will a SH6n (distortion Neck) work in a Mahogany LP?
To pair with the Custom (SH5).
I play from Blues Rock to Metal
Describe me if you can your experiences with the distortion neck.

Peace,

 

[Marshall_Abuser]

Re: SH6n! How does it sound?

As it is a ceramic magnet, it's pretty raw sounding, with good amounts of presence and tremendous cut. Very good for aggressive solos that need balls to the wall shreddage and lots of girth. Clean tone was surprising, though not great. And also, the output was higher than other neck pickups Duncan makes like the '59 and Jazz but still manageable. I used it with a Duncan Distortion TB-6 in the bridge position so the outputs were obviously well matched, but I have some doubts about using it with a Custom, as the Custom tends to be moderate output at best and doesn't sound too agressive.

Why not a '59 neck or a '59 bridge to go in the neck with the Custom? I think it would sound more balanced, but if you want mayhem, the the SH-6N is for you.

 

[hardfm]

Re: SH6n! How does it sound?

I tried a 59n but the thing is... when I EQ the amp for the Custom the 59 lacks mids, when I EQ for the 59 the Custom is all mids.
I love the way the Custom sounds on that guitar, and love the 59 too, just can't find that "in between".

 

[Marshall_Abuser]

Re: SH6n! How does it sound?

Try a '59 bridge model in the neck slot. More mids, less flabby bass, a little more output...should be what you're looking for. A Screamin Demon in the neck would also be an option, as is the Jazz Bridge, but check out the '59 bridge is my recommendation.

I tried a 59n but the thing is... when I EQ the amp for the Custom the 59 lacks mids, when I EQ for the 59 the Custom is all mids.
I love the way the Custom sounds on that guitar, and love the 59 too, just can't find that "in between".

 

[hardfm]

Re: SH6n! How does it sound?

I was thinking of the same thing... 59B!
I'll try that!

If it doesn't work, I'll try a Demon

thanks,