Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Black Cover Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Black Cover Pickup

The SH-1n '59 Model is engineered to sit naturally in the mix without dominating your signal chain, delivering articulate, vintage-voiced response with controlled output. This neck-position humbucker captures the character of early Gibson pickups—detailed and warm—while the moderate 7.6K output integrates seamlessly with modern recording gear and processing. The balanced attack and sustained clarity make it ideal for tracking sessions where every note needs definition without excessive aggression.

Tone & Electronics

Wound on Seymour Duncan's vintage Leesona 102 machine (sourced from the original Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan), this pickup combines Alnico 5 magnets with 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire to produce the harmonic complexity and natural compression characteristic of period-correct designs. The 7.6K DC resistance yields a balanced, non-aggressive output ideal for neck positions, allowing string-to-string articulation without excessive gain—critical for layering guitars and maintaining clarity in dense arrangements.

Construction & Materials

This model features vintage-correct maple spacers, paper tape coil wrapping, and vacuum wax potting for stability and reduced microphonics—details that ensure consistent, predictable performance across different studio environments and temperature swings. The long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate and single-conductor braided push-back lead wire reflect authentic vintage construction methods while the four-conductor cable option enables coil-splitting flexibility for tracking multiple tonal variations from the same instrument.

Key Features

• 7.6K DC resistance for balanced neck-position output
• Alnico 5 bar magnet for authentic vintage tonal character
• 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
• Wound on original Leesona 102 pickup machine from Gibson's Kalamazoo factory
• Long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate
• Vintage-correct maple spacers and paper tape coil wrapping
• Vacuum wax potted for reduced microphonics and stability
• Single-conductor braided push-back lead wire
• Four-conductor cable for coil-splitting capability
• 6-string standard humbucker spacing
• No-logo vintage-style cover
• Includes wiring schematic and mounting screws

This pickup combines meticulous attention to vintage specification with proven Seymour Duncan manufacturing standards, delivering reliable tonal character that works across a wide range of recording applications and production styles.