Impressive versatility is one reason the '59 neck model (SH-1n) is a top choice for countless guitarists. Like its bridge-position sibling, the '59 neck is designed in the spirit of the original PAF humbuckers of the 1950s, with sweet sustain, and a warm, full sound that still possesses a clear attack. Seymour Duncan made a few refinements to slightly modernize the design and make it more adaptable to different styles. The high end is slightly boosted for improved pick-attack clarity and the mids are a little scooped for an open, smooth sound that's great for preserving the clarity of the individual notes in a chord. The '59 neck was born to accompany the '59 bridge, but countless players pair it with a high output bridge humbucker, such as a JB or Custom. It's also a popular choice for humbucker-routed Telecasters. As with all of Seymour Duncan's PAF-style pickups, the '59 vintage output humbucker is wound on Seymour's classic Leesona 102 pickup winding machine from the old Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, MI.
Impressive versatility is one reason the '59 neck model (SH-1n) is a top choice for countless guitarists. Like its bridge-position sibling, the '59 neck is designed in the spirit of the original PAF humbuckers of the 1950s, with sweet sustain, and a warm, full sound that still possesses a clear attack. Seymour Duncan made a few refinements to slightly modernize the design and make it more adaptable to different styles. The high end is slightly boosted for improved pick-attack clarity and the mids are a little scooped for an open, smooth sound that's great for preserving the clarity of the individual notes in a chord. The '59 neck was born to accompany the '59 bridge, but countless players pair it with a high output bridge humbucker, such as a JB or Custom. It's also a popular choice for humbucker-routed Telecasters. As with all of Seymour Duncan's PAF-style pickups, the '59 vintage output humbucker is wound on Seymour's classic Leesona 102 pickup winding machine from the old Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, MI.
Impressive versatility is one reason the '59 neck model (SH-1n) is a top choice for countless guitarists. Like its bridge-position sibling, the '59 neck is designed in the spirit of the original PAF humbuckers of the 1950s, with sweet sustain, and a warm, full sound that still possesses a clear attack. Seymour Duncan made a few refinements to slightly modernize the design and make it more adaptable to different styles. The high end is slightly boosted for improved pick-attack clarity and the mids are a little scooped for an open, smooth sound that's great for preserving the clarity of the individual notes in a chord. The '59 neck was born to accompany the '59 bridge, but countless players pair it with a high output bridge humbucker, such as a JB or Custom. It's also a popular choice for humbucker-routed Telecasters. As with all of Seymour Duncan's PAF-style pickups, the '59 vintage output humbucker is wound on Seymour's classic Leesona 102 pickup winding machine from the old Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, MI.
Impressive versatility is one reason the '59 neck model (SH-1n) is a top choice for countless guitarists. Like its bridge-position sibling, the '59 neck is designed in the spirit of the original PAF humbuckers of the 1950s, with sweet sustain, and a warm, full sound that still possesses a clear attack. Seymour Duncan made a few refinements to slightly modernize the design and make it more adaptable to different styles. The high end is slightly boosted for improved pick-attack clarity and the mids are a little scooped for an open, smooth sound that's great for preserving the clarity of the individual notes in a chord. The '59 neck was born to accompany the '59 bridge, but countless players pair it with a high output bridge humbucker, such as a JB or Custom. It's also a popular choice for humbucker-routed Telecasters. As with all of Seymour Duncan's PAF-style pickups, the '59 vintage output humbucker is wound on Seymour's classic Leesona 102 pickup winding machine from the old Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, MI.
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originally posted on gak.co.uk
I already have a Seymour Duncan Seth Lover in 17 inch archtop and thought I would try the 59 in my Epiphone joe Pass Pro as I wasn't 100% happy with the Probucker which was installed. Wiring was a problem as the Joe Pass has solderless socket pots and It seems impossible to buy the correct connectors. I managed to make the connections with metal clips from computer parts. The pickup is certainly better than the Ep[iPhone one. the base string tone is far clearer and more rounded. It is certainly an improvement but is somewhat similar in sound to the Epiphone. This probably down to the actual wooden tone of the guitar itself. It doesn't sound the same as the Seth Lover, but then again the 2 guitars are very different. The 17 inch Peerless is a carved top guitar and ... MoreI already have a Seymour Duncan Seth Lover in 17 inch archtop and thought I would try the 59 in my Epiphone joe Pass Pro as I wasn't 100% happy with the Probucker which was installed. Wiring was a problem as the Joe Pass has solderless socket pots and It seems impossible to buy the correct connectors. I managed to make the connections with metal clips from computer parts. The pickup is certainly better than the Ep[iPhone one. the base string tone is far clearer and more rounded. It is certainly an improvement but is somewhat similar in sound to the Epiphone. This probably down to the actual wooden tone of the guitar itself. It doesn't sound the same as the Seth Lover, but then again the 2 guitars are very different. The 17 inch Peerless is a carved top guitar and not limited. the 59 is still a very good pickup, but the choice of guitar makes a difference.
originally posted on americanmusical.com
Seymour Duncan makes fantastic pick ups and I think this one is one of their best. It's a perfect balance of tight, punchy lows and crisp, cutting highs when used in the neck position. It really sings in this position and doesn't get muddy. Their quality is top of the line and through many, many years I've been using them they've never failed me.
originally posted on ebay.com
The Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker is a "hand made" vintage/modern PAF style pickup which is Alnico V magnet based. I absolutely love these SD'59 humbuckers as they put out a sweet, singing sustain, articulate, and harmonically rich tone while retaining a very quiet signal. I refer to the "modern" term because it relates to them being wax potted which the original PAF's were not. The great thing about these pickup's is you can buy them individually or as a matched set which is called the "Vintage Blues" set. They come in open coil double black, zebra, nickel covered, chrome covered, and gold covered. The other reason I love these pickup's is the price. There are so many pickup manufacturers who claim they have the "secret recipe" and then use this to charge extremely ... MoreThe Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker is a "hand made" vintage/modern PAF style pickup which is Alnico V magnet based. I absolutely love these SD'59 humbuckers as they put out a sweet, singing sustain, articulate, and harmonically rich tone while retaining a very quiet signal. I refer to the "modern" term because it relates to them being wax potted which the original PAF's were not. The great thing about these pickup's is you can buy them individually or as a matched set which is called the "Vintage Blues" set. They come in open coil double black, zebra, nickel covered, chrome covered, and gold covered. The other reason I love these pickup's is the price. There are so many pickup manufacturers who claim they have the "secret recipe" and then use this to charge extremely high prices. If you could see what a humbucking pickup consists of (look on the Stewart McDonald Web site for pictures) you would most likely agree with my opinion. Seymour is the man whom has all the original schematics, designs, and files which were given to him by humbucker inventor Seth Lover. So just like many things guitarists use such as effect pedals, cables, vacuum tubes, and hardware, this just goes to show all of us that buying "high quality" guitar pickup's shouldn't cost you an arm & leg.
| DC Resistance | 7.6 kΩ |
| Magnet Type | Alnico V |
| Pole Spacing | 48.9 mm (1.93") |
Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Neck Humbucker
Delivery $41.63
Seymour Duncan SH-1N '59 Model Black Neck Humbucker Guitar Pickup 11101-01-B
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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-1N Neck Pickup
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Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Neck Humbucker, Black, 11101-01-B
I already have a Seymour Duncan Seth Lover in 17 inch archtop and thought I would try the 59 in my Epiphone joe Pass Pro as I wasn't 100% happy with the Probucker which was installed. Wiring was a problem as the Joe Pass has solderless socket pots and It seems impossible to buy the correct connectors. I managed to make the connections with metal clips from computer parts. The pickup is certainly better than the Ep[iPhone one. the base string tone is far clearer and more rounded. It is certainly an improvement but is somewhat similar in sound to the Epiphone. This probably down to the actual wooden tone of the guitar itself. It doesn't sound the same as the Seth Lover, but then again the 2 guitars are very different. The 17 inch Peerless is a carved top guitar and ... MoreI already have a Seymour Duncan Seth Lover in 17 inch archtop and thought I would try the 59 in my Epiphone joe Pass Pro as I wasn't 100% happy with the Probucker which was installed. Wiring was a problem as the Joe Pass has solderless socket pots and It seems impossible to buy the correct connectors. I managed to make the connections with metal clips from computer parts. The pickup is certainly better than the Ep[iPhone one. the base string tone is far clearer and more rounded. It is certainly an improvement but is somewhat similar in sound to the Epiphone. This probably down to the actual wooden tone of the guitar itself. It doesn't sound the same as the Seth Lover, but then again the 2 guitars are very different. The 17 inch Peerless is a carved top guitar and not limited. the 59 is still a very good pickup, but the choice of guitar makes a difference.
Seymour Duncan makes fantastic pick ups and I think this one is one of their best. It's a perfect balance of tight, punchy lows and crisp, cutting highs when used in the neck position. It really sings in this position and doesn't get muddy. Their quality is top of the line and through many, many years I've been using them they've never failed me.
The Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker is a "hand made" vintage/modern PAF style pickup which is Alnico V magnet based. I absolutely love these SD'59 humbuckers as they put out a sweet, singing sustain, articulate, and harmonically rich tone while retaining a very quiet signal. I refer to the "modern" term because it relates to them being wax potted which the original PAF's were not. The great thing about these pickup's is you can buy them individually or as a matched set which is called the "Vintage Blues" set. They come in open coil double black, zebra, nickel covered, chrome covered, and gold covered. The other reason I love these pickup's is the price. There are so many pickup manufacturers who claim they have the "secret recipe" and then use this to charge extremely ... MoreThe Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker is a "hand made" vintage/modern PAF style pickup which is Alnico V magnet based. I absolutely love these SD'59 humbuckers as they put out a sweet, singing sustain, articulate, and harmonically rich tone while retaining a very quiet signal. I refer to the "modern" term because it relates to them being wax potted which the original PAF's were not. The great thing about these pickup's is you can buy them individually or as a matched set which is called the "Vintage Blues" set. They come in open coil double black, zebra, nickel covered, chrome covered, and gold covered. The other reason I love these pickup's is the price. There are so many pickup manufacturers who claim they have the "secret recipe" and then use this to charge extremely high prices. If you could see what a humbucking pickup consists of (look on the Stewart McDonald Web site for pictures) you would most likely agree with my opinion. Seymour is the man whom has all the original schematics, designs, and files which were given to him by humbucker inventor Seth Lover. So just like many things guitarists use such as effect pedals, cables, vacuum tubes, and hardware, this just goes to show all of us that buying "high quality" guitar pickup's shouldn't cost you an arm & leg.
Ive been playing guitar for 45 years, seen them all EVH, Rhoads, Uli etc.. playing through loud Marshalls since the JCM800 came out. Ive tried almost every pickup out there. Wire them in myself etc. A lots of guys chase tone looking for that clean sparkling brown sound Youre not going to get with high output pickups! You aint! The secret is low output HBs with high gain amps. The 59s are perfect! AlNiCo V mags Tighter than AlNiCo II but just as juicy! Go get em!
I had gotten a pair of SD Phat Cat's for my '79 walnut body SG, but the bridge just didn't take to the bright tonewood and ebony fingerboard as I had hoped (still a great setup for those who want a drop-in P90's for their mahogany humbucker guitars, by the way). I had looked at Saturday Night Specials, Whole Lotta Humbuckers, etc., can't go wrong with Seymour Duncan, but I wanted to get back to the basics to be classic 70's - and I am very satisfied with the one-conductor '59 in the bridge. Sounds like a warmer, more responsive guitar under any overdrive situation, and I boost the gain through a Seymour Duncan signal booster pedal so it screams now - very cleanly, of course. The SD-1b won't make you sound like you have an EMG Hetfield, but it lets you play the ... MoreI had gotten a pair of SD Phat Cat's for my '79 walnut body SG, but the bridge just didn't take to the bright tonewood and ebony fingerboard as I had hoped (still a great setup for those who want a drop-in P90's for their mahogany humbucker guitars, by the way). I had looked at Saturday Night Specials, Whole Lotta Humbuckers, etc., can't go wrong with Seymour Duncan, but I wanted to get back to the basics to be classic 70's - and I am very satisfied with the one-conductor '59 in the bridge. Sounds like a warmer, more responsive guitar under any overdrive situation, and I boost the gain through a Seymour Duncan signal booster pedal so it screams now - very cleanly, of course. The SD-1b won't make you sound like you have an EMG Hetfield, but it lets you play the guitar, not the other way around! For cleaner, more authentic blues, jazz and hard rock, get this pickup; you do the playing and and let the amp do the work like back in the day! Thanks as always to Mike Defraties at Sweetwater for making things happen!
I put one of these in my 2004 Epiphone g400 replacing the original pickup. I wanted a Gibson 57 Classic+ but didn't want to spend that much for an Epiphone guitar. This pickup was a perfect choice. Wow! What a difference. Now I want to get one for the neck position. You can't go wrong with a Duncan!
Just wanted to write a quick review of the '59 Neck pickup I recently bought. I replaced the stock pickups from my made in china Epiphone Les Paul with a '59 Neck pickup and I am AMAZED at the tone and sound. Such a huge improvement, Granted, the guitar itself is not a $2500 Gibson, but the stock pickups were ok. But after the '59 was installed, I was completely impressed by the tone change. Now my neck PU sounds amazing. I have a great tone, full and vibrant, and no excess noise. I am very happy with the sound. I am not a guitar expert but according to the information I have, the '59 has that "PAF" sound. Whatever that is, I like it. The tone is a little 'vintage' to my ears, and the volume is higher than the stock PU. I installed a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge ... MoreJust wanted to write a quick review of the '59 Neck pickup I recently bought. I replaced the stock pickups from my made in china Epiphone Les Paul with a '59 Neck pickup and I am AMAZED at the tone and sound. Such a huge improvement, Granted, the guitar itself is not a $2500 Gibson, but the stock pickups were ok. But after the '59 was installed, I was completely impressed by the tone change. Now my neck PU sounds amazing. I have a great tone, full and vibrant, and no excess noise. I am very happy with the sound. I am not a guitar expert but according to the information I have, the '59 has that "PAF" sound. Whatever that is, I like it. The tone is a little 'vintage' to my ears, and the volume is higher than the stock PU. I installed a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and the '59/JB combo is amazing. The tone and volume balances perfectly. I debated installing the Jazz model in the neck, but on a guitar-tech suggestion, went with the '59. It was a good choice. an My guitar sounds brand new. I spent almost as much on the pickups and installation than I did on the guitar itself but it was worth it. The tone is amazing.
I need help with the electronics before I can tell if they even work. I even read the directions. I'm sure they work just like my Tortoise covered 59's. The other set of the same pick up on another guitar I own is great. Thats why I got this set. The Zebras looked nicer on this 59 LP project.
Seymour Duncan's take on Seth Lover's original design. Using many of the same basic components as the original it proves to be a faithful reproduction. The 59 is a great PAF pickup. The pickup features vintage design resulting in super smooth lead tones when used in the neck position on a high gain setup. The high end is clear but not harsh with some spank and crispness. It it does not overpower the strong midrange and smooth lowend. Its sound great for any genre I have tried using it for, super versatile with an awesome warm tone. Hands down this is my favorite neck pickup. I would go so far as to challenge people to find something it can't do.
This is a very enjoyable pickup, especially when paired with the 59 bridge model. It blends wonderfully, full without being dark or muddy, it compliments the bridge bucker. Its easy to tell SD has worked hard to give them both the same feel and tone, which is sort of how the originals were in 59; same pickup neck and bridge. Less nasally than the Slash A2P, Less bassy than a Jazz, it manages to still have a little cut while making smooth, sweet notes sing. Shop Floor Custom models get a slightly larger logo silkscreened on the front. Regular production ones have no logo at all. Works well in my thin-body LP, and would probably work even better in a full-thickness one.
| DC Resistance | 7.6 kΩ |
| Magnet Type | Alnico V |
| Pole Spacing | 48.9 mm (1.93") |
