Seymour Duncan SH-1b '59 Model Reverse Zebra Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-1b '59 Model Reverse Zebra Pickup

The SH-1b '59 Model is a bridge humbucker built to deliver warm, articulate tones with natural breakup and responsive dynamics that hang tight under live stage conditions. This reverse zebra variant pairs Seymour Duncan's vintage-inspired design with striking visual contrast—a pickup that sounds as good as it looks whether you're grinding through classic rock, dialing in smooth blues tones, or holding tight in a jazz gig where touch sensitivity matters.

Tone & Electronics

An Alnico V magnet paired with 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire creates focused output with defined highs and mids, reduced mud in the lows, and natural compression under pick attack—the sonic DNA of the original 1959 Gibson PAF. The 8.2K DCR and vintage output level give you clarity and sustain without the aggression that muddles a band mix, making this pickup equally at home on a studio session or a crowded stage.

Construction & Durability

Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, so your tone stays locked in through long sets and temperature swings. The long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate and vintage single-conductor braided push-back lead wire are built to last decades of hard gigging, and USA manufacturing means every unit meets Seymour Duncan's standard for reliability you can count on night after night.

Key Features

• Alnico V magnet for balanced, vintage-correct tone
• 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire handcrafted construction
• 8.2K DCR specification
• Vintage output level
• Vacuum wax potted for noise-free operation
• Long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate
• Vintage single-conductor braided push-back lead wire
• Reverse Zebra coil finish
• Humbucker mount configuration
• Bridge position design
• 6-string compatible
• Made in the United States

A pickup that delivers authentic '59 character with the road-tested reliability and tonal range you need across amps, venues, and setlists.