Seymour Duncan SH-1N-59 Neck Humbucker Black

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Seymour Duncan SH-1N-59 Neck Humbucker Black

Seymour Duncan

SH-1N-59 Neck Humbucker Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 104665
Model: SH-1N-59 Neck Humbucker Black
Price: $163.90

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The SH-1N-59 is a phenomenal choice for players chasing that classic, warm PAF tone. It's a workhorse pickup, offering incredible clarity and a beautiful singing quality, perfect for blues, rock, and vintage-inspired tones. If you want that authentic vintage vibe without a premium-priced investment, this is a solid bet.

Product Description

Seymour Duncan SH-1N4C BLK, Humbucker Original PAF Replica

There is not much left to say about the Seymour Duncan SH1. It is one of the most popular replacement pickups; especially when it is desired to replicate the well balanced sound of the the legendary PAF-Humbuckers of Seth Lover (the name is due to the bottom sticker "patent applied for"). For many guitarists this pickup is still the best, no screamer, it is way too classy to be that, ​​but it can sing like no other pickup. Particularly finicky musical gourmets attest SH1 even a touch more authenticity compared to several competitors - but clarification to that question could probably only be found by means of an AB comparison (which is very complex with pickups) and even then, certain judgements remain simply a matter of taste. In any case, a hot tip!

The SH 1 N4C is particularly suitable for the neck position and can be combined perfectly with output-stronger bridge pickups

This version is delivered with a 4-wire connection cable and thus additional circuits (single coil/parallel) are possible.

, Neck position, Warm tone with great sustain, 4-Wire connection cable, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Faithfully recreates the sonic characteristics of vintage Seth Lover PAF humbuckers.
  • • Provides a balanced, articulate tone suitable for a wide range of classic genres.
  • • Excellent build quality with Alnico 5 magnets ensuring long-lasting performance.
  • • Offers a singing, dynamic response without excessive output or harsh high-end frequencies.
CONS
  • • May lack the aggressive high-gain characteristics desired by modern metal players.
  • • The vintage-inspired tone isn’t a universal fit for all musical styles.
  • • Can be slightly more complex to install compared to simpler pickup designs.

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Key Features

Position Neck
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level 8.5K
DC Resistance 7.75Ω
Spacing 52.5mm (2 1/16 in)
Mounting Four-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

While several options exist, the SH-1N-59 is often cited as being particularly close to the original PAF voicing, though subtle differences in winding and magnet composition always exist.
It will, but the lower output and vintage tone might be significantly quieter and warmer than your current pickups, creating a noticeable tonal shift.
Generally no, but extremely sensitive guitar electronics could potentially require minor adjustments to optimize output and tone; most players won't experience any issues.

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