Seymour Duncan SH1 59 Humbucker Pickup

Constructed with enameled wire, nickel-plated studs, and balanced coil windings, this vintage-style pickup sounds just as smooth as a '59 humbucker.

The most important thing about the vintage Patent Applied For pickup was its warm, smooth tone and sustain that was unlike anything heard before. The SH-1 is built with the same kind of enameled wire, nickel-plated studs, and balanced coil windings that humbucker inventor Seth Lover used in his first pickups. It looks and sounds just like a '59. Single conductor cable is standard. With traditional spacing.

Which pickup is right for you? Find out through this Pickup Selector video:

Hum Canceling: Yes

D.C. Resistance:
Neck: 7.43k
Bridge: 8.13k

Magnet: Alnico 5 bar

Resonant Peak:
Neck: 6.8kHz
Bridge: 6.0kHz
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black, SH1B, Bridge
Shipping Weight: 0.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11101-05-B
Black, SH1N, Neck
Shipping Weight: 0.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SEY SH1 N
Zebra, SH1N, Neck
Shipping Weight: 0.42 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11101-01-Z
Black, SH1N, Neck, 4-Conductor
Shipping Weight: 0.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11101-01-4C
Nickel, SH1B, Bridge
Shipping Weight: 0.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11101-05-NC
Nickel, SH1N, Neck
Shipping Weight: 0.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11101-01-NC
Gold, SH1N, Neck
Shipping Weight: 0.48 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11101-01-GC

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 805-964-9610
Email: support@seymourduncan.com
Web: https://seymourduncan.zendesk.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (18 ratings)
Submitted July 1, 2016 by David Makowski in Plymouth Meeting, PA

""Best Replacement or Upgrade Pickup Set""

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I purchased and installed the Seymour Duncan "Vintage Blues Set" which is a '59 humbucker in the bridge and a '59 humbucker in the neck. I know a lot of guitarists prefer a SD JB humbucker in the bridge for a hotter sound, but I must say Ronnie Montrose swore by this matched set. All of his guitars had SD '59's in them. Mine are in a 2011 Gibson USA SG Standard. I didn't care for the "Zebra" Burstbucker #2 & #3 with Alnico II magnets. The '59's use an Alnico V magnet which I think has a much fuller tone. Anyway, I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a matched set of replacement humbuckers to go with the SD "59's. They are really really good and sell at a fair price.

Musical Background:

Playing since 1979.

Musical Style:

1970's hard rock & heavy metal.
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