Seymour Duncan '59 Pickups

Seymour Duncan '59 Humbuckers for Recording

In a studio, the pickup in a guitar is the first link in the signal chain, and the '59 Model is a classic place to start for tracking. Studio Gears stocks the SH-1n for neck parts and the SH-1b for bridge parts, so you can build a consistent pair for rhythm and lead layers. The TB-59 Trembucker fits guitars with trembucker-spaced bridge slots, which helps when a session instrument needs upgrading.

Producers who keep several guitars on hand can use the range to tailor each one. The 4-conductor SH-1n offers more wiring options, the 7-string SH-1N neck version covers extended-range sessions, and the Vintage Blues set delivers a matched neck and bridge pairing in one order. Cover finishes such as white, black, nickel, gold and zebra let you keep track of which guitar carries which pickup.

Prices run from about $99 to $198, a modest cost for changing how a guitar sits in a mix. Confirm position and spacing first, then choose the pickup that suits your tracking workflow.

Wiring: factory lead wiring varies by model. Each product page states whether that pickup ships 1-conductor or 4-conductor; where a 4-conductor version is not the stock build it is a special order (about 3 weeks, extra cost).

Known for: Humbuckers named for the '59 Model, in neck, bridge and Trembucker spacing with many cover finishes · 32 in stock from $99

  • Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Black Cover Pickup sku number 11101-01-Bc
    $135.00
  • Seymour Duncan SH-1b '59 Model White Pickup sku number 11101-05-W
    $99.00
  • Seymour Duncan Trembucker TB-59 '59 Pickup Gold Cover sku number 11103-05-Gc
    $135.00
  • Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model White 4-Conductor Pickup sku number 11101-01-W4c
    $115.00
  • No sales tax outside CaliforniaAn instant 6–10% the big-box stores can't match. Shipping to another state? Tax is $0.How it works →
  • Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-1N Neck Pickup sku number 11101-01-B
    $99.00
  • Seymour Duncan Trembucker TB-59 '59 Pickup Nickel Cover sku number 11103-05-Nc
    $125.00
  • Seymour Duncan SH-1n & b Vintage Blues Black set of 2 sku number 11108-05-B
    $198.00
  • Seymour Duncan SH-1b '59 Model Black Pickup sku number 11101-05-B
    $99.00
  • Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker Black Pickup sku number 11103-05-B
    $99.00
  • Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Gold Pickup sku number 11101-01-Gc
    $135.00
  • Free shipping on every orderTo all 48 contiguous states. No minimum, no code, packed by guitar people.Shipping details →
  • Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Zebra Pickup sku number 11101-01-Z
    $99.00
  • Seymour Duncan SH-1b '59 Model Zebra Pickup sku number 11101-05-Z
    $99.00

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Seymour Duncan '59 Pickups - frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Seymour Duncan SH-1n and SH-1b '59 Model pickups?

The SH-1n is the neck-position pickup and the SH-1b is the bridge-position pickup in the '59 Model line. Because both share the '59 name, you can easily put together a matched pair. The Vintage Blues set of two also bundles a neck and a bridge pickup in one purchase.

Which Seymour Duncan '59 pickup fits a guitar with a trembucker bridge slot?

The Seymour Duncan Trembucker TB-59 is the '59 option for guitars with a trembucker-spaced bridge slot. It is offered in several cover finishes, including white and zebra. Check your guitar's bridge spacing first, since fit is the main difference between the TB-59 and the standard SH-1b.

Do Seymour Duncan '59 pickups come in different colors, and is there a 7-string version?

Yes. Covers and bobbins come in white, black, zebra, reverse zebra, gold, nickel and black cover finishes, so you can match or refresh the look of your guitar. There is also a 7-string SH-1N neck version. The range runs from affordable to premium, with differences mostly in position, spacing and finish.

Seymour Duncan '59 Pickups in stock now at Studio Gears

As of November 3, 2026, Studio Gears has 32 Seymour Duncan '59 Pickups in stock and ready to ship, priced from $99 to $198. Every order ships free within the US, no sales tax collected on orders shipped outside California, and 30-day returns.

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