Seymour Duncan SH-PG1n Prly Gates Black Cover Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-PG1n Pearly Gates Black Cover Neck Pickup

The SH-PG1n Pearly Gates sits in the neck position with the kind of balanced, articulate response that won't get buried in a band mix. This vintage-output humbucker delivers smooth, singing sustain with enough clarity to cut through—even stacked against a hot bridge pickup or pushed through overdrive. Built to Seymour Duncan's exacting standards in Santa Barbara, it's the choice for gigging musicians who need responsiveness and tonal nuance they can rely on night after night.

Tone & Harmonic Character

The Alnico 2 bar magnet paired with nickel silver bottom plate construction creates a warm, slightly compressed response characteristic of classic PAF-style designs. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal, ensuring feedback-free performance across all playing dynamics and volume levels.

Specifications & Construction

This hand-built pickup ships with a four-conductor hookup cable enabling series, split, and parallel wiring configurations. The vintage output passive humbucker design integrates seamlessly with both single-coil and humbucker-equipped instruments without requiring preamps or active circuitry.

Key Features

• Alnico 2 bar magnet
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted construction
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA factory
• Four-conductor hookup cable included
• Vintage output passive humbucker
• PAF-style design
• Neck position configuration
• Black cover finish

The Pearly Gates earns its reputation as a live and studio essential for its ability to maintain clarity and definition without sacrificing the warmth that defines classic humbucker tone.