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  • ya89ya89

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 12/31/09 at 07:29
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    It'll be eight months that I use.
    I mount my BC Rich Platinum Pro virgin because I had tired of micro BC Rich that manqus potato and personnalit.Et to have with me a guitar with other sonorits than my BC Rich Stealth Chuck Schuldiner and sonX2N (an excellent microphone too).
    I play old school death metal, and I wanted a microphone to sonorits old school that sends and carries out the very low tunings. Install in bridge position bass rhythm. I play a Randall RG1OOG3 (hybrid amp) or on my Vox amPlug Lead embter not too neighbors.
    What I like most about this mic is the color of the sound I get high saturation, a fat, heavy, but full of biting with heat, which gives it a veritable presenc…
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    It'll be eight months that I use.
    I mount my BC Rich Platinum Pro virgin because I had tired of micro BC Rich that manqus potato and personnalit.Et to have with me a guitar with other sonorits than my BC Rich Stealth Chuck Schuldiner and sonX2N (an excellent microphone too).
    I play old school death metal, and I wanted a microphone to sonorits old school that sends and carries out the very low tunings. Install in bridge position bass rhythm. I play a Randall RG1OOG3 (hybrid amp) or on my Vox amPlug Lead embter not too neighbors.
    What I like most about this mic is the color of the sound I get high saturation, a fat, heavy, but full of biting with heat, which gives it a veritable presence. Great sound that keeps m'tonner every time I play with.
    With the pose I pay 120euros. I repeat that choice because I am really fallen in love with these sonorits! To you to try now ^^
    He that marries very well with the violin in my bc rich.
    un 10/10 for a sound that I fell in love
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  • Anonymous

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 04/12/07 at 04:10
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    Mont easel
    (With sh5 on handle)
    I use it with satu 90% of the time.
    its clean, sharp and spicy.
    I almost played with the microphones (leaving for the tale sh5: p).
    its pretty cool all the same, in my ideal taste for the extreme metal, see lead guitars:]
  • benoi31benoi31

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 08/11/14 at 06:34
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    I mounted the microphone on my Epiphone Les Paul is a long time (classic little mod, which saves a lot in sound quality given the poor microphones installed at the factory. Everything is mounted with wiring to jimmy page ( ability to split each of the microphones, most in series or in parallel microphones.

    With the gain, it is a microphone that is doing very well, you can type in the Led Zep, hard rock 70S easy or hard rock 80s to the gun's & roses this stuff. It's really fun, beauuuucoup mediums that allow out of the mix on big solos quite distorted.

    The problem is that these mediums in the clear, bah it gives her a duck which is really not very flattering ... Personally after 3 year…
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    I mounted the microphone on my Epiphone Les Paul is a long time (classic little mod, which saves a lot in sound quality given the poor microphones installed at the factory. Everything is mounted with wiring to jimmy page ( ability to split each of the microphones, most in series or in parallel microphones.

    With the gain, it is a microphone that is doing very well, you can type in the Led Zep, hard rock 70S easy or hard rock 80s to the gun's & roses this stuff. It's really fun, beauuuucoup mediums that allow out of the mix on big solos quite distorted.

    The problem is that these mediums in the clear, bah it gives her a duck which is really not very flattering ... Personally after 3 years of use, I'm really disappointed with the clear sound that really is not top

    on the other hand once split is nice, it twang so much TV, with a spring reverb can already be a good laugh to do fun stuff style western.

    Difficult to put a note because this mic is not bad in itself, it's just that I do not clean top so it is not suitable for me too ... If you're more hard rock, it is very well!
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  • KirKillKirKill

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 11/01/13 at 14:51
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    After trying a BC Rich Bich with SH2 and SH4, I'm tempted on my Gibson Flying V was equipped with 57 Classic in bridge and formerly of SH5, SH4 is found on a micro lot Skyscraper as ESP, Jackson ...
    Already the sound is present it does not sound hollow, they can swing the Rock, Hard Rock nothing scares him and the worst is that it sounds serious you can even send the big drive ask Mustaine who used Jackson on these ... compared to SH5 it sounds so cold ... and compared to the Classic 57 is nothing to see more open sound that sounds less boxy ... So there it is good for me, completed the changes on this guitar for a long time, the marriage with the Flying V is perfect as the SH2, it was th…
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    After trying a BC Rich Bich with SH2 and SH4, I'm tempted on my Gibson Flying V was equipped with 57 Classic in bridge and formerly of SH5, SH4 is found on a micro lot Skyscraper as ESP, Jackson ...
    Already the sound is present it does not sound hollow, they can swing the Rock, Hard Rock nothing scares him and the worst is that it sounds serious you can even send the big drive ask Mustaine who used Jackson on these ... compared to SH5 it sounds so cold ... and compared to the Classic 57 is nothing to see more open sound that sounds less boxy ... So there it is good for me, completed the changes on this guitar for a long time, the marriage with the Flying V is perfect as the SH2, it was the last change before reselling it so I could not find the sound alchemy on my vintage gear, the reputation of this microphones well worth everything that is told above is not overrated and after the test is not a legend, you can darken
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  • valemtymesvalemtymes

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 02/05/13 at 09:43
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    I use it for 4 years. It was for my SSS strat so at first I buy humbucking simple format in di Marzio and mini SH4. I did not like the sound so I turn my Strat HSS so I took the microphone. THE reference a clean and beautiful I love his devastating distortion will always be a reference for me good value for money € 70 it is much more expensive and much moin good 10/10
  • MeschouxgarsMeschouxgars

    Excellent microphone!

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 12/07/12 at 09:21
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    I discovered this microphone when I bought my ESP Horizon NT2 because there is fitted as standard.
    Playing only metal I was afraid that is not Sh4 clapped for large distortions because it is rarely presented as a suitable micro metal.
    Yet it is just great in this style for its versatility.
    I use it for the rhythmic distortions as Deftones, Tool, Gojira (3 groups with guitarists use or have used the sh4) and System of a Down.
    It has a large output level, an exceptional grain and warm, giving it the appearance that some describe as "organic." In short an excellent microphone for metal that has nothing to envy to the EMG 81, I have also not appreciated when I compared the SH4.
    I boug…
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    I discovered this microphone when I bought my ESP Horizon NT2 because there is fitted as standard.
    Playing only metal I was afraid that is not Sh4 clapped for large distortions because it is rarely presented as a suitable micro metal.
    Yet it is just great in this style for its versatility.
    I use it for the rhythmic distortions as Deftones, Tool, Gojira (3 groups with guitarists use or have used the sh4) and System of a Down.
    It has a large output level, an exceptional grain and warm, giving it the appearance that some describe as "organic." In short an excellent microphone for metal that has nothing to envy to the EMG 81, I have also not appreciated when I compared the SH4.
    I bought one to replace my bridge DiMarzio dactivator Iceman because DiMarzio was cold, too loud and lacked precision. I am very happy to have made this change, SH4 gives excellent results on the mahogany body of this guitar.

    So more: - versatility
    - Accuracy
    - Heat and super grain, very "organic" and personal
    - High output
    - Good retransmission nuances of the violin
    Not less.
    The price / quality ratio is very good, and I would do this choice without worry.
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  • goldorockgoldorock

    harmonics and sustain! excellent for this and big sound

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 10/20/12 at 08:48
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    I tested this with a micro steinberger gt pro deluxe
    but I think this guitar gives her a little too cold with these pickups seymour
    other than that, this micro lot higher harmonics, long and strong everywhere! the entire sleeve
    harmonics last longer than a DiMarzio Fred and especially where they exit fred's hard because it lacks output level
    to split, it is still quite powerful: not strat
    with a single, it can be a bit of illusion to say strait (bridge + middle), but it is far
    So, for super micro solos: large output level
    some say it is not a precise micro
    pt be compared with a DiMarzio is true or even a emg
    I compared with a DiMarzio Fred and emg85
    Harmonic level: it be…
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    I tested this with a micro steinberger gt pro deluxe
    but I think this guitar gives her a little too cold with these pickups seymour
    other than that, this micro lot higher harmonics, long and strong everywhere! the entire sleeve
    harmonics last longer than a DiMarzio Fred and especially where they exit fred's hard because it lacks output level
    to split, it is still quite powerful: not strat
    with a single, it can be a bit of illusion to say strait (bridge + middle), but it is far
    So, for super micro solos: large output level
    some say it is not a precise micro
    pt be compared with a DiMarzio is true or even a emg
    I compared with a DiMarzio Fred and emg85
    Harmonic level: it beats everyone!
    try with a mahogany lp etc.
    and to use vibrato whistling harmonics
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  • Oscar the GrouchOscar the Grouch

    With a good distortion.

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 03/09/12 at 04:42
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    I use this mic for two years the bridge position on a yamaha pacifica.

    I have not tried other model before purchasing.

    I find it very good to play in distortion, but clearly it is a little too loud or aggressive.

    Price / quality ratio ... it is a little below the SSL1 I own too, but I think this is the correct price for a humbucker.

    I think yes, I would do the selection, but before can be trying if there are microphones in the same range in less garish clean.
  • setnecksetneck

    the best

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 02/20/12 at 11:23
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    this microphone close to perfection ... gain level and slamming equilibré.definition good without being great nonplus execive ... the old blues (volume 6) has the Mettalica this is currently my favorite porn ... that micro more ... some say compares it to the pearly gates, I see no connection between these two micro ... has donf harmonics, large output level but not too ... basically it's perfect ... can be too great for some ...
  • TIMONTIMON

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 03/02/03 at 13:02
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    I own this mic on my LAG
    the sound is warm
    this microphone sounds trs ROCK AND ROLL
    clean sounds are superb
    crunch sounds are of good quality
    the distorted sounds are excellent but I would like a little more power
    is a versatile micro trs great success the sound balance and serious do not vomit
    It is a micro happening everywhere
  • Anonymous

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 05/05/03 at 02:01
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    This is the MODEL says "jeff beck".
    a micro catalog since trs long and one of the most sold.
    he indeed mdiums juicy but also a good capacity to bring out the harmonics of a single shot pulp distortion.
    it saturates bcp ... more than a "jeff beck", if the DSIR with a trs good sustain.
    it's more of a micro distortion that's clear, but it is the splitter or to parallle (with switch) if the DSIR.
    it is an excellent microphone, not too expensive and with a distortion and not too juicy electric razor!
    then recess ... everyone has ... but that's normal: it can rveiller many guitars with Corenne rsultat impressive. there are other good mics, but I recommend it without the inquitude.
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    This is the MODEL says "jeff beck".
    a micro catalog since trs long and one of the most sold.
    he indeed mdiums juicy but also a good capacity to bring out the harmonics of a single shot pulp distortion.
    it saturates bcp ... more than a "jeff beck", if the DSIR with a trs good sustain.
    it's more of a micro distortion that's clear, but it is the splitter or to parallle (with switch) if the DSIR.
    it is an excellent microphone, not too expensive and with a distortion and not too juicy electric razor!
    then recess ... everyone has ... but that's normal: it can rveiller many guitars with Corenne rsultat impressive. there are other good mics, but I recommend it without the inquitude.
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  • Anonymous

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 04/04/04 at 15:32
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    Micro alnico studs.
    The miro is standard on the grates of a flopped march.
    He really gain more than you would think at first glance, the guy!
    Trs and its pretty typical of acute, full of mdiums.
    It is quite fat and dirty, trs rock'n roll in fact!

    In clean, it's not the top, it does well combined a simple, or a soft micro neck, like the SH-1 '59. Splitt trs or certainly, I have not tried one I nvrose not support a microphone to mutilate one of its windings ("/>

    In crunch, adpote, always bold, never prcis. But he has a prsence.

    In distortion for even the big rock or hard, pani concern. Try not to grind / death with it is not for a!

    Well, I use it only when I tap the big bo…
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    Micro alnico studs.
    The miro is standard on the grates of a flopped march.
    He really gain more than you would think at first glance, the guy!
    Trs and its pretty typical of acute, full of mdiums.
    It is quite fat and dirty, trs rock'n roll in fact!

    In clean, it's not the top, it does well combined a simple, or a soft micro neck, like the SH-1 '59. Splitt trs or certainly, I have not tried one I nvrose not support a microphone to mutilate one of its windings ("/>

    In crunch, adpote, always bold, never prcis. But he has a prsence.

    In distortion for even the big rock or hard, pani concern. Try not to grind / death with it is not for a!

    Well, I use it only when I tap the big boogie sly not fit in it with my drummer, for fun, but frankly, I'm not a fan: plump grain / no prcis / heavy mdiums it's really not my thing.
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  • rosszrossz

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 08/02/04 at 06:43
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    I have this microphone for over a year, I put on my first Yamaha I know what (alder body) and I just install it on my Dean (mahogany body, table Saddle).
    Well, it's an Alnico, an adjustable studs ct splittable, RAS. I had put on my Yam splittable, it sounded good in one case (splitter as in the other, and I have not more attack, but a little too sharp c'tait-mdium as I have been able to account once I had my PRS.
    APRs have been on my Dean, the opposite: he attacks the right thing and potatoes to which the Czech mtal well, and harmonics come out great, but it is not too sharp as the other guitar. I do not use against more by the split.
    In short, a good microphone, I would recommend a g…
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    I have this microphone for over a year, I put on my first Yamaha I know what (alder body) and I just install it on my Dean (mahogany body, table Saddle).
    Well, it's an Alnico, an adjustable studs ct splittable, RAS. I had put on my Yam splittable, it sounded good in one case (splitter as in the other, and I have not more attack, but a little too sharp c'tait-mdium as I have been able to account once I had my PRS.
    APRs have been on my Dean, the opposite: he attacks the right thing and potatoes to which the Czech mtal well, and harmonics come out great, but it is not too sharp as the other guitar. I do not use against more by the split.
    In short, a good microphone, I would recommend a guitar with heavy wooden rputs plutt dark, like mahogany. It will provide the precision, potato and treble Necessary for ptent good riffs, but beware of harmonics, many are easy to get, but then imposing a guitar and play well RULES own!
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  • AvalanchesAvalanches

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 10/01/04 at 01:45
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    Micro needle with a lot of attack, a lot of gain, I took him for his hard-hitting, my game goes with a
    In a large distortion but should not push donf if the grain is less beautiful
    In crunch / clear not much I use it only prfrant combination with the neck pickup, good as a wholesale level bcp crunch has not hurt and even in its clear ... but by combining the sound becomes prcis and powerful sound in these two
  • aliascrossaliascross

    Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB ModelPublished on 03/30/05 at 10:57
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    Trs good microphone.
    I use it on a Yamaha AES-FG (Frank Gambale)
    I find its cool, I tried to put a Dimarzio FRED, but I quickly put on Seymour, because really s'tait less ... I also have an EMG 85 in the elbow ... but I could not ride it for the moment on my guitar, because the hole is too small ... ;-)
    Anyway, for now I find plutt well ... at least ... it's better than FRED sre ...
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