Seymour Duncan SH-1b '59 Nighthawk Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11101-05-NH
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-1b '59 Nighthawk Pickup
The SH-1b '59 Nighthawk is a bridge-position humbucker engineered to deliver the warm, articulate character of vintage Gibson PAF designs with modern consistency and reliability. This slant-coil configuration excels in bridge applications where clarity and sustain matter equally, offering moderate output that captures pick nuance and playing dynamics without saturating your preamp or tracking chain.
Tone & Frequency Response
The Alnico V bar magnet and 42 AWG plain enamel wire create a resonant peak at 6 kHz, positioning this pickup in the sweet spot between brightness and warmth. The balanced coil windings ensure even harmonic development across the frequency spectrum, translating to tight, defined recordings in rock, blues, and classic soul sessions without phase cancellation issues during layering or reamps.
Construction & Integration
Built with a long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate and vacuum wax potting for hum rejection and durability, this pickup ships with everything needed for installation: nickel-plated studs, wooden spacer, black paper tape, four-conductor wiring, and mounting screws. The ~8 kΩ impedance standard ensures compatibility with most guitar wiring schemes, audio interfaces, and summing architecture.
Key Features
- Dual coil humbucker with slant-coil design
- Bridge position configuration
- Alnico V bar magnet
- Moderate output level
- Resonant peak at 6 kHz
- Impedance: ~8 kΩ
- 42 AWG plain enamel magnet wire
- Vacuum wax potted for hum rejection
- Four-conductor cable for coil-split compatibility
- Long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate
- Includes mounting hardware, wooden spacer, and wiring diagram
- Balanced coil windings for even harmonic response
The SH-1b '59 Nighthawk combines vintage voicing with modern manufacturing standards, delivering a bridge pickup that sits cleanly in dense mixes while maintaining the tonal integrity and responsive feel required for professional tracking and overdub sessions.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-1b '59 Nighthawk is a bridge humbucker engineered to sit well in a mix with its balanced harmonic response and resonant peak at 6 kHz, offering articulate, warm tone ideal for capturing authentic blues, rock, and soul recordings. Its moderate output and dynamic responsiveness make it versatile across genres while maintaining the character producers expect from a vintage-inspired PAF design. Four-conductor wiring enables coil-split options for added flexibility during tracking and overdubbing.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Classic Soul
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What position is this pickup designed for?
The SH-1b '59 Nighthawk is engineered specifically for bridge position use, where its slant-coil design and moderate output excel at delivering clarity and sustain without muddying your tone.
Will this pickup work with my guitar's wiring scheme?
Yes. The ~8 kΩ impedance and four-conductor wiring ensure compatibility with standard guitar wiring schemes and most amplifiers. The four-conductor cable also supports coil-split configurations if you want to add that option.
What comes in the box?
The pickup ships with nickel-plated studs, wooden spacer, black paper tape, four-conductor wiring, mounting screws, and a wiring diagram—everything needed for installation.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The SH-1b '59 excels in blues, rock, and classic soul, where its warm, articulate character and dynamic responsiveness let players express their tone. It is not recommended for metal or djent applications.
How does this pickup stay quiet and consistent?
Vacuum wax potting rejects hum and ensures durability, while the long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate and balanced coil windings deliver even harmonic response and reliable performance across sessions.
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