Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Zebra Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Zebra Pickup

The SH-1n '59 is the workhorse neck pickup for players chasing that warm, balanced tone that anchors everything from classic rock to blues to jazz. At 7.6K output, it sits right in the sweet spot—articulate enough to cut through a mix without drowning out your dynamics, controlled enough to let your fingers do the talking. The Alnico 5 magnet structure gives you that organic sustain and note definition you need for reliable, stage-ready performance night after night.

Tone & Output Characteristics

The 7.6K DC resistance puts this pickup in the mid-output range, favoring clarity and responsiveness over high-gain thickness. The Alnico 5 bar magnet produces a naturally open, slightly compressed character that works best in neck position where you need definition and articulation. This pickup captures finger vibrato, string dynamics, and subtle picking attacks across all frequencies—exactly what a gigging musician needs when the room is full and every nuance counts.

Construction & Wiring

Built with wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and keep your tone tight and quiet on stage. The 4-conductor shielded wiring gives you flexibility for coil-tap configurations and hum-cancellation setups in properly designed circuits. 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire and a long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate guarantee reliable contact and consistent tone through years of road use.

Key Features

• Alnico 5 bar magnet for warm, balanced vintage tone
• 7.6K DC resistance — mid-output humbucker with articulate response
• Wax potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback
• 4-conductor shielded wiring enables coil-tap and series/parallel configurations
• 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire for reliable performance
• Long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate with secure mounting
• Zebra finish — alternating black and white bobbins
• No logo design option
• Standard 6-string humbucker spacing
• Neck-position optimized design

The SH-1n '59 Zebra delivers authentic vintage pickup character with the durability and tonal versatility you need across genres and venues—a proven pickup that players trust to show up and deliver every time.