Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Nickel
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11108-20-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Nickel Humbucker Set
The Seth Lover Nickel set delivers warm, vintage-voiced tone with a clarity that cuts through without harshness. These medium-output humbuckers balance classic articulation with smooth sustain, translating seamlessly across blues, rock, and jazz sessions. The unpotted construction and Alnico 2 magnets create that prized responsiveness to pick attack and finger dynamics—critical for capturing natural dynamics during recording.
Tone & Electrical Characteristics
The neck pickup (SH-55N 2C) carries a 7.4 kΩ DC resistance with an 8.14 KHz resonant peak, yielding a warm, articulate voice ideal for rhythm work, layered textures, and clean recording tones. The bridge pickup (SH-55B 2C) measures 8.3 kΩ with a 5.9 KHz peak, delivering slightly darker response that maintains definition when pushed hard—perfect for lead takes and overdubs that need to sit well in a dense mix.
Construction & Materials
Each pickup features a nickel silver cover paired with butyrate plastic bobbins, nickel silver bottom plate, wooden spacer, and black paper tape for traditional assembly. The coils wind 42AWG plain enamel mag wire around Alnico 2 bar magnets, with metal and maple spacers supporting the construction for resonance and structural integrity—factors that ensure consistency across multiple takes and recording sessions.
Key Features
- Humbucker set: SH-55N 2C neck and SH-55B 2C bridge
- Alnico 2 magnets with 2.5-inch bar magnet
- Unpotted coils for enhanced responsiveness
- 42AWG plain enamel mag wire
- Nickel silver covers and bottom plates
- 7.4 kΩ neck / 8.3 kΩ bridge DC resistance
- 8.14 KHz neck / 5.9 KHz bridge resonant peaks
- Butyrate plastic bobbins with wooden spacer construction
- Available with vintage-correct single-conductor or modern 4-conductor braided lead wires
- Approximately 2.75″ × 1.50″ × 0.75″ dimensions
- Medium output rating
- Metal and maple spacers for structural support
The Seth Lover Nickel set bridges classic PAF character with refined clarity, making it an excellent choice for producers and engineers tracking guitar parts that need vintage authenticity without sacrificing modern definition and mix-friendly presence.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Nickel set brings warm, articulate vintage tone to recording sessions, capturing the responsiveness and pick dynamics that make blues, rock, and jazz recordings feel alive. The unpotted Alnico 2 construction and nickel silver covers deliver clarity that sits well in a mix without muddiness, while the medium output works cleanly with most preamps and interfaces. Choose this for home-studio recordings where vintage character and tonal definition matter equally.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Classic Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the Seth Lover Nickel set?
You get a matched pair: the SH-55N 2C neck pickup (7.4 kΩ) and SH-55B 2C bridge pickup (8.3 kΩ). Both feature Alnico 2 magnets, nickel silver covers, butyrate bobbins, and unpotted coils. The set is available with vintage-correct single-conductor or modern 4-conductor braided lead wires.
Are these pickups good for metal or high-gain playing?
No. The Seth Lover Nickel is voiced for blues, rock, jazz, and classic rock—genres where clarity and responsiveness to pick attack matter more than gain saturation. The medium output and articulate character make them unsuitable for metal and djent applications.
How does the neck pickup differ from the bridge?
The neck pickup (SH-55N 2C) is warmer with an 8.14 KHz resonant peak, ideal for lead work and clean tones. The bridge pickup (SH-55B 2C) is slightly darker at 5.9 KHz, maintaining definition when driven hard while offering a broader tonal range.
What does unpotted mean, and why does it matter?
Unpotted coils are not sealed in epoxy resin, which allows the pickup to respond more sensitively to pick attack and finger dynamics. This design choice prioritizes vintage responsiveness and microphonic character that classic PAF pickups are known for.
What skill level are these pickups suited for?
The Seth Lover Nickel is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who understand pickup characteristics and can dial in tone through technique and amp settings. The articulate, responsive nature rewards players with developed touch and dynamics.
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