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Seymour Duncan SH-1b '59 Model Bridge 4-conductor Humbucker Pickup - Gold

Vintage-style Bridge Humbucking Electric Guitar Pickup, 4-conductor Cable - Gold Cover
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SH-1: Reincarnation of a Classic

The Seymour Duncan '59 Model SH-1 humbucking pickup is Seymour Duncan's take on the classic Seth Lover PAF (Patent Applied For) humbucker found on the Gibson's iconic late-1950s Les Paul. The SH-1 sports plain enamel wire, a long-legged bottom plate, 4-conductor cable, and the absence of a Seymour Duncan logo. This vintage re-creation serves up a slightly more scooped midrange than the Seth Lover model and is vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance. For flexible tones with vintage flair, the Duncan '59 Model SH-1 is a perfect fit.

Seymour Duncan '59 Model SH-1 at a Glance:
  • Vintage look and sound
  • A complete tone monster setup
  • Trust your tone to Seymour Duncan
Vintage look and sound

The '59 Model SH-1 provides a late-'50s, vintage-correct, humbucker sound with warm and crystalline clean tones. Full and bright distorted tones with smooth sustain are available from this classic-style pickup. Classic appointments include plain enamel wire, long legged bottom plate, but this version includes 4-conductor cable, to give you modern flexibility in your wiring configuration.

A complete tone monster setup

Best used with balanced and warm-sounding instruments, the '59 Model SH-1 works especially well with mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards. This classic humbucker is available in both neck and bridge models. When used in the bridge position, this pup mates well with the clean, articulate voicing of a Duncan SH-2 neck pickup, giving you a massive range of versatile tone.

Trust your tone to Seymour Duncan

Quite simply, it all boils down to tone. Seymour Duncan has spent the majority of his life refining the art of creating pickups. Seymour Duncan is dedicated to getting the best tone possible from his pickups, from modern metal monsters to faithful reproductions of gems from the '50s and '60s. We know tone is important to you - which is why we choose to carry Seymour Duncan pickups. With the massive amount of pickups available from Seymour Duncan, you're certain to find the sound you've been looking for.

Seymour Duncan '59 Model SH-1 Humbucking Pickup Features:
  • Humbucker
  • Vintage-style sound and design
  • Bridge position
  • Standard spacing, Learn more...
  • Flexible tonal options
  • Plain enamel wire
  • 4-conductor cable
  • Long-legged bottom plate
  • Vacuum-potted for squeal-free performance
Your tone begins with Seymour Duncan pickups!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Humbucker
  • Position: Bridge
  • Active/Passive: Passive
  • Magnet Material: Alnico V
  • Number of Conductors: 4 wire plus shield
  • DC Resistance: 8.2K
  • Connectivity: Soldered
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Covering: Covered
  • Color: Gold
  • Format: PAF
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 11101-05-Gc4C

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