Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Reverse Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11101-01-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Reverse Zebra Pickup
The SH-1n '59 is a neck-position humbucker that captures warm, vintage-voiced clarity with excellent articulation and natural sustain—essential qualities for recording guitars that sit comfortably in dense mixes without losing definition. This Reverse Zebra finish version pairs classic Alnico V magnetics with hand-wound construction using vintage techniques, delivering authentic '59 character that translates beautifully to tape and digital without the premium cost of original pickups.
Tone & Magnetic Design
Built around an Alnico V bar magnet and hand-wound with 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire, this pickup produces the balanced, bell-like response that makes the original '59 a studio workhorse across countless recordings. The long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate contributes to the pickup's resonant character and structural integrity, ensuring reliable performance across tracking sessions and consistent tone from take to take.
Construction & Potting
This pickup was wound on a Seymour Leesona 102 pickup winding machine and processed using vacuum wax potting for superior microphony resistance and durability—critical for clean recordings free of unwanted noise and feedback. The vintage single-conductor braided push-back lead wire and 4-conductor cable provide both traditional character and modern installation flexibility, enabling series, parallel, and split configurations for session-specific tonal shaping.
Key Features
- Alnico V bar magnet for warm, vintage-focused tone
- 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire hand-wound construction
- Long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted for reduced microphony
- Vintage single-conductor braided push-back lead wire
- 4-conductor cable for wiring flexibility
- Seymour Leesona 102 winding machine precision
- Reverse Zebra finish (black and cream)
- Neck position, 6-string standard humbucker or Trembucker spacing
- Logo-less design for classic appearance
A straightforward, well-engineered neck pickup that combines proven vintage design with reliable modern construction—ideal for home studios and professional tracking where tonal clarity and consistency matter.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 is a neck-position humbucker engineered to capture that sought-after warm, articulate '59 tone for recording and mixing. Hand-wound on vintage-spec equipment with Alnico V magnetics and vacuum potting, it delivers the balanced, bell-like response and natural sustain that records beautifully in blues, jazz, and rock sessions, sitting clearly in mixes without muddiness. The 4-conductor cable supports flexible wiring options in your recording setup, and the reduced microphony means clean takes with minimal noise interference.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain genres?
No — the SH-1n '59 is voiced for warm, vintage clarity and is best suited to blues, jazz, rock, and studio sessions. Its balanced, bell-like character is not designed for metal, djent, or other high-gain styles that demand more aggression.
What does Reverse Zebra finish mean?
Reverse Zebra is a cosmetic finish combining black and cream colors in a striped pattern. It is fully functional and purely aesthetic; all electrical and tonal properties are identical to standard finishes.
What wiring options does this pickup support?
The pickup includes a 4-conductor cable and vintage single-conductor braided push-back lead wire, allowing you to configure it in series, parallel, or split modes depending on your guitar's wiring scheme.
How does this compare to original Gibson or Fender '59 humbuckers?
The SH-1n '59 is hand-wound with Alnico V magnetics and vacuum-potted using similar techniques to vintage '59 pickups from Gibson and Fender Custom Shop, delivering authentic vintage tone at a more accessible price point. It shares the warm, articulate, bell-like character without the premium cost of NOS or aged original pickups.
Is this pickup vacuum-potted, and what does that mean for durability?
Yes — vacuum wax potting reduces microphony (feedback and noise from coil vibration), improving durability and ensuring consistent, clean performance over time in both live and studio use.
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