Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model White 4-Conductor Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model White 4-Conductor Pickup

The SH-1n '59 Model is a neck humbucker engineered to deliver warm, articulate vintage tones with excellent clarity and definition. This classic design cuts through a live mix without sacrificing the smooth, musical character that made the original '59 a studio standard. Its moderate output and responsive character sit equally well in blues, rock, and jazz—on stage or in the studio.

Tone & Electrical Characteristics

Built on an Alnico V bar magnet and tuned with a 6.8 kHz resonant peak, this pickup delivers focused midrange articulation and controlled treble presence. The 7.6 kΩ impedance and moderate output respond dynamically to your picking technique and finger pressure, preserving note definition and clarity on stage without aggressive gain pushing your amp into overdrive.

Construction & Wiring Options

The pickup features plain enamel wire wound on a long-legged bottom plate and is vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic squealing and feedback—critical for live reliability. The 4-conductor cable unlocks coil-splitting, series/parallel, and phase-switching capabilities, giving you flexibility to reshape your tonal palette mid-set without rewiring.

Key Features

• Dual coil humbucker configuration for neck position
• Alnico V bar magnet
• 7.6 kΩ impedance
• 6.8 kHz resonant peak for focused midrange
• Moderate output level
• Plain enamel wire construction
• Long-legged bottom plate design
• 4-conductor cable for coil-splitting, series/parallel, and phase switching
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
• Vintage '59 character with modern reliability

This SH-1n delivers the balanced, responsive character that defined an era of classic rock and blues—ideal for gigging players and collectors seeking vintage warmth with the tonal flexibility of modern switching options.