Odyssey Icon SH2 HB

The Odyssey Icon SH2 HB brings robust midrange punch and dynamic clarity to your guitar’s tone. Inspired by the Seymour Duncan SH-2 ‘Jazz’ model, this guitar pickup features 6,800 windings of 42?AWG enamel wire around Alnico?V magnets, delivering a sweet spot around 8.5?K? impedance that balances warmth with articulate high end.

Construction & Materials

Hand-crafted in the USA, the SH2 HB’s precision coil winding ensures consistent performance across all units. The Alnico?V magnets provide smooth, musical saturation, while nickel-plated brass covers and baseplates offer excellent hum rejection and a subtle top-end sheen.

Tonal Character

Similar to the SH-2 ‘Jazz’, the SH2 HB offers a clear, balanced voice with well-defined mids and silky highs. In clean settings, chords ring with crystalline clarity and depth. Under moderate overdrive, the pickup exhibits a tight, focused distortion that retains definition, making it ideal for articulate lead lines and complex chord voicings.

Dynamic Response

The moderate output of the SH2 HB allows for expressive playing dynamics. Light picking reveals detailed harmonic content, and increased attack delivers a warm crunch without muddiness. Players can manipulate tone with volume and tone controls for varied sounds ranging from jazzy cleans to bluesy breakups.

Versatility & Applications

This guitar pickup shines in the neck position for smooth, singing leads, but also delivers articulate rhythm tones in the bridge. It’s perfect for jazz, fusion, blues, and modern rock styles. It responds beautifully to pedals—overdrive, boost, and light fuzz all complement its balanced voicing.

Installation & Compatibility

The SH2 HB drops into any standard humbucker cavity. It comes pre-wax potted to reduce microphonics, with long lead wires and mounting screws included for a hassle-free install.

Made in USA

Balances clear articulation with robust midrange punch, yielding vibrant vintage tones ideal for both clean and overdriven playing.

Compare To:
Seymour Duncan - SH-2 X

Returns: Non-custom items can be returned within 14 days, unused and in original packaging. Custom-made guitars are non-returnable but can be repaired if defective due to a manufacturer error.

Restocking Fee: A 35% restocking fee applies to returns, unless we shipped the wrong item.

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Refunds: Once returned items are received and inspected, approved store credit will be issued within 5-7 business days, minus the restocking fee. Shipping costs are non-refundable. Items cannot be canceled or refunded because "it's taking too long" to receive your order. We are busy.

Exchanges: We do not offer exchanges. Please place a new order if a different item is needed.

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