Seymour Duncan SH1B BLK
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Seymour Duncan
SH1B BLK
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The SH1B is a fantastic choice if you’re chasing that classic, warm, and articulate humbucker tone. It’s a true workhorse pickup, delivering a balanced sound that’s perfect for blues, rock, and vintage-inspired tones. It's a safe bet for guitarists wanting that PAF vibe without the extreme characteristics of some hotter pickups.
Product Description
Seymour Duncan SH1B BLK, Pickup for Electric Guitars
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 judgments remain simply a matter of taste. In any case, a hot tip!
The SH 1 B59 is particularly suitable for the bridge position, especially if you want hear the guitar sound as much as possible (as said, it "sings" even with moderate distortion). Therefore, it is ideally suited for installation in Single Cut types, which innately deliver enough pressure and sustain. In those cases, a too violent pickup would rather causes damage anyways.
The (slightly louder) bridge version can also be used as neck pickup in combination with high output bridge pickups, for excellent results.
, Original PAF replica, Bridge position, Warm tone with great sustain, Single conductor cable, Colour: Black
- • Faithfully recreates the balanced tone of early Seth Lover PAF humbuckers.
- • Excellent clarity and dynamic range; responds beautifully to playing nuances.
- • Alnico 5 magnet provides a warm, articulate, and slightly compressed tone.
- • Robust construction; Seymour Duncan’s quality control is consistently high.
- • Output is relatively modest; not ideal for modern, high-gain styles.
- • Can be a little too 'smooth' for players seeking aggressive distortion.
- • May require some tweaking to perfectly match a specific vintage PAF profile.
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