Is this pickup right for my seven-string guitar?

Yes—this pickup is specifically engineered for seven-string bridge applications. The 7.6 Ω DCR and passive mount configuration are voiced to deliver balanced output across the extended low end while maintaining upper-midrange clarity, making it suited for progressive metal, jazz fusion, and extended-range alternative styles.

Will this pickup cause microphonic feedback at high gain?

No. The pickup is wax potted to eliminate microphonic squeal, ensuring stable, feedback-free operation even at high gain levels typical of extended-range setups.

What tone should I expect from this pickup?

Expect warm, articulate character inspired by the classic P.A.F. humbucker design. The Alnico 5 bar magnet and 42AWG plain enamel wire produce smooth, singing sustain with balanced low end and upper-midrange clarity—vintage warmth without sacrificing modern definition.

What wiring options does this pickup support?

The SH-1B features a 4-conductor lead wire, giving you flexible wiring options for different coil-split and series/parallel configurations depending on your control setup.

Where is this pickup made?

The SH-1B is hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, featuring a nickel silver bottom plate and passive mount construction.

Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-1B 7-String 59 Model Bridge Pickup

The SH-1B 7-String '59 Model is a bridge pickup built for seven-string guitars that need classic P.A.F. warmth without losing definition in the lower register. Scaled specifically for extended-range instruments, this pickup delivers the articulate, singing character that works across progressive metal, jazz fusion, and heavier alternative styles—wherever you need a humbucker that stays clear and focused under gain.

Tone & Electronics

Built around an Alnico 5 bar magnet and wound with 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire, this pickup produces smooth, sustained tone without the microphonic squeal that kills tone and introduces feedback. The wax potting locks everything in place, so you get stable, feedback-free performance at high gain levels—critical for the extended-range setups where stability matters most.

Construction & Specifications

Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, the SH-1B features a nickel silver bottom plate and 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options. The 7.6 Ω DCR and passive mount configuration are engineered specifically for seven-string bridge duty, balancing output across the extended low end while keeping the upper mids articulate and punchy.

Key Features

P.A.F. humbucker design with vintage tonal character
Alnico 5 bar magnet
42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
Nickel silver bottom plate
4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring
Wax potted for squeal-free operation
7.6 Ω DC resistance
Passive mount 7-string configuration
Handmade in Santa Barbara, CA

The SH-1B 7-String '59 brings vintage humbucker warmth and clarity to the extended range, holding its own under any playing style or gain setting.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States