Description
The SH-13 Dimebucker is Seymour Duncan’s answer for players who need brutal output without sacrificing note definition. Designed around Dimebag Darrell’s own tone, it pairs a ceramic magnet with stainless steel blades instead of traditional pole pieces, giving every string equal push and making bends feel remarkably even and balanced across the neck.
What sets this pickup apart is the combination of high DC resistance and a high resonant peak — a spec pairing that delivers serious output while keeping the top end articulate rather than muddy. Compared to Seymour Duncan’s own SH-8 Invader, the Dimebucker pushes more treble bite and clarity through the mix, while still holding onto a punchy low end and wide dynamic range that responds to how hard you dig in.
It’s voiced for aggressive rock and metal — think crunchy rhythm tones, screaming solos, and riffs that need to cut through a dense mix without losing their edge. Dimebag himself ran this pickup in the bridge, favoring a ’59 Model in the neck for warmer P.A.F.-style cleans, so the SH-13 is best thought of as a bridge specialist rather than an all-purpose pickup.
- Ceramic magnet with stainless steel blades for high output and even string response
- High DC resistance paired with a high resonant peak for treble bite and punchy bass
- Includes four-conductor hookup cable
- Comes with its own form-fitting mounting ring
- Recommended for bridge position
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