Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-55B Seth Lover Model Bridge Pickup Nickel

Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-55B Seth Lover Model Bridge Pickup Nickel Cover

The SH-55B Seth Lover is a bridge humbucker that voices authentic PAF character with the articulation and reliability gigging players need on stage. Designed to capture the sonic DNA of early pickups while delivering modern consistency, this model produces balanced output with controlled dynamics—tight enough for rhythm work, clear enough for lead lines that cut through a live mix. The nickel-silver cover contributes to its vintage-leaning, slightly focused character that sits well in both band settings and studio sessions.

Tone & Output Characteristics

With a DC resistance of 8.1k ohms and a resonant peak at 5.9 kHz, this pickup occupies the intersection of vintage warmth and live clarity. The EQ curve of 6/4/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasizes treble content for note definition while keeping bass response coherent—pick sensitivity and dynamics translate reliably through a live rig, making it effective for both lead and rhythm parts in a band context.

Construction & Materials

Built with Alnico 2 magnets, plain enamel wire, and a nickel-silver cover with long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate, this pickup uses time-tested materials for consistent tone across repeated gigs and venue changes. The butyrate plastic bobbins, wooden spacer, and black paper tape complete a traditional construction approach; notably, this model is not wax potted, allowing for natural resonance and tonal character that performs predictably night to night.

Key Features

• DC Resistance: 8.1k ohms (bridge)
• Resonant Peak: 5.9 kHz
• EQ Profile: 6 Bass / 4 Midrange / 8 Treble
• Magnet Type: Alnico 2 bar
• Nickel-silver cover and long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate
• Plain enamel wire construction
• Butyrate plastic bobbins
• Wooden spacer and black paper tape
• Not wax potted for open resonance
• 1 conductor braided cable
• Vintage-correct PAF-inspired design
• Bridge position configuration

The SH-55B delivers genuine vintage humbucker character with the clarity and road-proven consistency Seymour Duncan is known for—a pickup that sounds like a classic and plays like a dependable workhorse.