TinkercasterAlternative 8 SH-15
Alnico 8 high-output bridge humbucker
Alternative 8 bridge. Maker chart: 17.68 kΩ, 4.46 kHz, Alnico VIII bar, EQ 7/8/9, 4-conductor. Duncan's magnet article names Alternative 8 as an Alnico VIII model.
Connections at a glance
Use the terminal labels below when planning your circuit. Check the manufacturer's documentation for your exact component revision.
| Terminal | Label | Role | Lead colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot | Hot (black) | Signal hot | black |
| gnd | Ground (green) | Signal return · Ground | green |
| black | North coil finish (white) | Coil finish | white |
| white | South coil finish (red) | Coil finish | red |
| bare | Bare shield | Shield · Ground | bare |
Internal connections
hot → black: North coil: hot to north finish
white → gnd: South coil: south finish to ground
Understand this wiring
- Seymour Duncan humbucker wire colors
See the pickup, recognise its two halves, and learn where each coloured wire goes.