Seymour Duncan SH-1n & b Vintage Blues Black set of 2
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Description
Humbucker set consisting of our 59 Model neck & bridge delivers warm,full,PAF style tone to any dual humbucker instrument.
DescriptionWhile these vintage style coils give the 59 Model humbuckers an airy quality that keeps them planted firmly in the PAF family,the alnico 5 bar magnet,and vacuum wax potting have been added to compensate for lighter guitar strings and louder amplifiers than were ever used in the 50s. The result is a pickup with tons of old-school tonal character,but with a brighter top end,and a more compressed sound. The 59s are great for all types of rock and bluesIn addition to the alnico 5 magnet and wax potting,we hand build the 59 Model with a variety of traditional vintage treatments,such as 42AWG plain enamel mag wire,long legged nickel silver bottom plate,vintage single-conductor braided push-back lead wire,and no logo. As with all of our PAF style pickups,the 59 Model is wound on Seymours old Leesona winder from the early Gibson factory in Kalamazoo,MI.
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| Condition | New |
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| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-1n & b Vintage Blues set delivers warm, full-bodied PAF-style character ideal for recording blues, rock, and classic-rock sessions where vintage tone and natural sustain are essential. Hand-wound on vintage equipment with alnico 5 magnets and traditional construction, these pickups capture an airy, slightly compressed character that sits beautifully in a mix and responds well to different amp settings and playing dynamics. Load these into a tracking guitar when you need reliable, tonally cohesive humbuckers that don't require heavy EQ to find their place in the final mix.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Blues, Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock |
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| Tonal character | Warm, full-bodied, paf-style, airy quality, brighter top end |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar types do these pickups fit?
These are humbucker pickups designed for any dual-humbucker instrument, such as Les Pauls, SGs, or other standard humbucker-equipped guitars. The set includes both neck and bridge models to ensure matched tonal character across the full range.
Are these pickups suitable for metal or high-gain styles?
No. These vintage-style pickups are optimized for blues, rock, hard rock, and classic rock. Their warm, compressed character and airy quality are not designed for metal, djent, or heavily distorted modern styles.
How do these compare to other vintage-style pickups?
The SH-1n & b delivers PAF-style tone similar to Gibson 57 Classic and Fender Custom Shop '59 pickups. Seymour Duncan hand-winds these on a vintage Leesona winder using alnico 5 magnets, 42AWG plain enamel wire, and traditional construction methods, giving them old-school character with a brighter top end and natural compression suited to modern amps and lighter strings.
What's included in this set?
This set includes the SH-1n neck pickup and SH-1b bridge pickup, each hand-wound with alnico 5 magnets, vacuum wax potting, and vintage-style braided push-back lead wire.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $14 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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