Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Raw Nickel Rad Gold Mesh Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Raw Nickel Rad Gold Mesh Pickup

The SH-1n '59 delivers the warm, articulate midrange and smooth treble response that defined classic rock guitar tones. This neck position humbucker responds beautifully to pick dynamics and touch sensitivity, translating your playing dynamics into clarity without harshness. Built on Seymour Duncan's exacting specifications, it pairs authentic vintage character with the reliability you need in a working instrument.

Tone & Design Philosophy

The Alnico 5 bar magnet paired with 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire creates the signature '59 voice—smooth highs without harshness, warm mids, and controlled lows. The vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback while preserving the pickup's natural resonance, making it responsive across the full dynamic range without brittleness or excessive sustain. Stage-tested design that stays tight under pressure.

Construction & Specifications

Wound on Seymour's vintage Leesona 102 pickup winding machine from Gibson's historic Kalamazoo factory, this pickup maintains exact tolerances that define the '59 character. The long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate and vintage single-conductor braided push back lead wire complete a build engineered for dependable live use while honoring the original design that gigging players have trusted for decades.

Key Features

• Alnico 5 bar magnet
• 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
• Long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate
• Vacuum wax potting
• Vintage single-conductor braided push back lead wire
• DCR: 7.6K
• 1 conductor (standard version)
• Raw Nickel Radiator with Gold Mesh cover finish
• Neck position humbucker
• Wound on vintage Leesona 102 machine from old Gibson Kalamazoo factory
• Available in 6-string standard humbucker and Trembucker spacings
• Four-conductor version available for coil splitting applications

A straightforward, honest humbucker for players who value vintage voicing and transparent construction—no marketing claims, just proven pickup design that sounds and feels right on a stage or in the studio.