Duncan Distortion SH-6 Bridge
High-output ceramic bridge humbucker
Ceramic-magnet high-output humbucker in the Distortion family. The archived maker chart lists a 16.6 kΩ bridge DCR, 5.5 kHz resonant peak and EQ 5/8/9. Current production uses 4-conductor cable for series, parallel and split options.
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.