Seymour Duncan SH-1N 59 Neck Humbucker Gold
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Seymour Duncan
SH-1N 59 Neck Humbucker Gold
Product Info
Article Number:
557804
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SH-1N 59 Neck Humbucker Gold
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$187.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SH-1N 59 is a fantastic choice for players chasing that warm, articulate vintage PAF tone. It's got a sweet, balanced response perfect for blues, classic rock, and even some jazz. If you’re looking for a genuine vintage vibe without the premium price tag of some boutique pickups, this is a solid bet.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan SH-1N 59 Neck Humbucker Gold
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Humbucker
- For the neck position
- Medium output
- Dual Coil
- Sweet sustain for full-sounding chords with clear
- bright attack
- Brilliant vintage ''Patent Applied For'' (PAF) sound
- Magnet material: Alnico V
- DC resistance: 7.6 kOhm
- 1-Core connection cable with braided shielding
- Colour: Gold
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Alnico V magnet delivers classic, singing sustain and warmth.
- • 7.6k DC resistance provides ample output without excessive distortion.
- • 1-Core braided cable minimizes noise and enhances signal clarity.
- • Gold appearance offers a premium aesthetic upgrade to your guitar.
CONS
- • Limited versatility; excels in vintage tones, less suited for modern genres.
- • Alnico V can sound slightly brittle with high-gain amps and pedals.
- • Gold plating might wear with aggressive playing and cleaning.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck
Magnet
Alnico V
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
7.6 kOhm
Spacing
49/64 in
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a very good approximation, capturing the essence of a PAF but with modern consistency and reliability; it won’t be an exact clone, but gets remarkably close.
It’s designed to be balanced with the SH-2N bridge pickup, but it can work with others – just be aware of potential output and tonal mismatches.
It's primarily cosmetic, but the plating process could subtly affect the magnetic field, though the impact is minimal and unlikely to be noticeable.
