Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Raw Nickel Rad Gold Mesh Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Raw Nickel Rad Gold Mesh Pickup

The SH-1n '59 captures the warm, articulate midrange and smooth treble response that sits naturally in a mix without fighting for space. This neck position humbucker tracks pick dynamics and touch sensitivity with precision, translating subtle playing nuances into the recording chain. Built on Seymour Duncan's exacting specifications, it delivers the vintage character that production-ready sessions demand.

Tone & Recording Characteristics

The Alnico 5 bar magnet paired with 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire produces the signature '59 voice—smooth highs that stay clean on overdubs, warm mids that anchor the track, and controlled lows that maintain definition through compression and EQ. The vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback in close-miked sessions while preserving the pickup's natural resonance, ensuring responsive tracking across the full dynamic range without brittleness or excessive sustain that complicates the mix.

Construction & Specifications

Wound on Seymour's vintage Leesona 102 pickup winding machine from Gibson's historic Kalamazoo factory, this pickup maintains exact tolerances that define reliable, repeatable tone session to session. The long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate and vintage single-conductor braided push back lead wire complete an authentic build that honors the original design while meeting modern tracking and connectivity standards.

Key Features

• Alnico 5 bar magnet
• 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
• Long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate
• Vacuum wax potting
• Vintage single-conductor braided push back lead wire
• DCR: 7.6K
• 1 conductor (standard version)
• Raw Nickel Radiator with Gold Mesh cover finish
• Neck position humbucker
• Wound on vintage Leesona 102 machine from old Gibson Kalamazoo factory
• Available in 6-string standard humbucker and Trembucker spacings
• Four-conductor version available for coil splitting applications

A straightforward, honest humbucker for engineers and producers who value vintage voicing and transparent construction—no marketing claims, just proven pickup design that records and mixes right.