Is this pickup right for my seven-string guitar?

Yes—this pickup is specifically engineered for seven-string bridge applications. The 7.6 Ω DCR and passive mount configuration are voiced to deliver balanced output across the extended low end while maintaining upper-midrange clarity, making it suited for progressive metal, jazz fusion, and extended-range alternative styles.

Will this pickup cause microphonic feedback at high gain?

No. The pickup is wax potted to eliminate microphonic squeal, ensuring stable, feedback-free operation even at high gain levels typical of extended-range setups.

What tone should I expect from this pickup?

Expect warm, articulate character inspired by the classic P.A.F. humbucker design. The Alnico 5 bar magnet and 42AWG plain enamel wire produce smooth, singing sustain with balanced low end and upper-midrange clarity—vintage warmth without sacrificing modern definition.

What wiring options does this pickup support?

The SH-1B features a 4-conductor lead wire, giving you flexible wiring options for different coil-split and series/parallel configurations depending on your control setup.

Where is this pickup made?

The SH-1B is hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, featuring a nickel silver bottom plate and passive mount construction.

Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-1B 7-String 59 Model Bridge Pickup

The SH-1B 7-String '59 Model captures the warm, articulate character of a classic P.A.F. humbucker scaled specifically for extended-range instruments. In the bridge position, this pickup combines vintage-inspired tonal coloration with the clarity needed to maintain definition through modern heavy playing styles and gain structures, sitting cleanly in mixes across progressive metal, jazz fusion, and alternative production contexts where seven-string separation matters.

Tone & Recording Performance

Built around an Alnico 5 bar magnet and wound with 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire, this pickup produces the smooth, singing sustain characteristic of Seymour Duncan's '59 design without unwanted feedback. The wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal, ensuring stable, feedback-free tracking even at high gain levels typical of extended-range production work.

Construction & Specifications

Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, the SH-1B features a nickel silver bottom plate and 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options in your studio setup. The 7.6 Ω DCR and passive mount configuration are purpose-engineered for seven-string bridge applications, delivering balanced output across the extended low end without sacrificing upper-midrange clarity during recording and mixing.

Key Features

P.A.F. humbucker design with vintage tonal character
Alnico 5 bar magnet
42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
Nickel silver bottom plate
4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring
Wax potted for squeal-free operation
7.6 Ω DC resistance
Passive mount 7-string configuration
Handmade in Santa Barbara, CA

The SH-1B 7-String '59 bridges vintage humbucker warmth with the extended-range clarity your seven-string tracking demands in the studio.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States