Is this pickup designed for 7-string guitars?

Yes, this is specifically engineered for 7-string neck position applications, with a design that balances vintage tone across extended tunings while maintaining tonal separation and a tight low end.

What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?

This pickup excels in metal, progressive, hard rock, and studio sessions. It is not optimized for country or traditional jazz applications.

Does this pickup come with multiple wiring options?

It includes a vintage single-conductor braided push-back lead wire by default, with a 4-conductor cable option available for more flexible wiring configurations if needed.

What makes the construction and potting process important for performance?

The vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, and the long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate provides reliable shielding and consistent performance in noise-prone environments—essential for both live and studio work.

How does the tone profile work across 7-string tunings?

The Alnico V magnet and 6/3/8 EQ voicing (smooth lows, controlled mids, articulate treble) create a balanced, organic tone with sustained note definition that translates effectively across extended range, maintaining clarity without harshness.

Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-1N 7-String 59 Model Neck Pickup

The SH-1N '59 Model brings the classic vintage warmth and articulation of the original 1959 humbucker to 7-string instruments. Built for neck position performance, this pickup pairs smooth, controlled output with responsive dynamics—ideal for players working extended range who want authentic vintage character and clarity across all seven strings.

Tone & Frequency Response

An Alnico V magnet and 7.43 kΩ DC resistance deliver warm, balanced tone with organic sustain and definition. A 6.8 kHz resonant peak combined with 6/3/8 EQ voicing (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasizes smooth lows, controlled midrange presence, and articulate treble—a balance that keeps notes separated and voices clear across 7-string tunings.

Construction & Design

Constructed using vintage-correct methods with 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire, maple spacers, and paper tape around coils, this pickup holds to authentic standards. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback for clean, reliable live operation, while the long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate provides shielding and consistent performance in real-world venues and studios.

Key Features

Alnico V Bar magnet for warm, vintage-focused tone
7.43 kΩ DC resistance (neck position specification)
6.8 kHz resonant peak for smooth frequency response
6/3/8 EQ voicing (Bass/Mid/Treble)
42AWG plain enamel magnet wire wound on Leesona 102 winding machine
Vintage maple spacers and paper tape construction
Vacuum wax potted for feedback-free operation
Long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate
Vintage single-conductor braided push back lead wire (standard)
4-conductor cable option available for flexible wiring configurations
Designed specifically for 7-string neck position applications

This pickup delivers the vintage 1959 tone that powered generations of recordings and stages, engineered to maintain that classic character on modern 7-string extended range instruments.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States