Seymour Duncan SH-PG1n Prly Gates Black Cover Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-45-Bc
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-PG1n Pearly Gates Black Cover Neck Pickup
The SH-PG1n Pearly Gates is engineered for neck position recording and mixing clarity—it delivers a balanced, articulate response that carves definition into your tracks without muddying the low-mid foundation. This vintage-output humbucker produces smooth, singing sustain with enough harmonic separation to capture individual notes distinctly, even when layered with driven guitars or dense arrangements. Hand-built to Seymour Duncan's exacting standards in Santa Barbara, it excels in sessions demanding responsive tonality and sonic nuance over pure output.
Tone & Harmonic Character
The Alnico 2 bar magnet paired with nickel silver bottom plate construction yields the warm, slightly compressed frequency response characteristic of classic PAF designs—essential for blending neck-position recordings into cohesive mixes. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic noise and squeal, guaranteeing clean recordings across all playing dynamics and recording levels without unwanted artifacts.
Specifications & Construction
This hand-built pickup ships with a four-conductor hookup cable that enables series, split, and parallel wiring configurations, adapting to your tracking needs and session requirements. The vintage output passive humbucker design integrates seamlessly with both single-coil and humbucker-equipped instruments during overdubs and recording passes, requiring no preamps or active circuitry in your signal chain.
Key Features
- Alnico 2 bar magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA factory
- Four-conductor hookup cable included
- Vintage output passive humbucker
- PAF-style design
- Neck position configuration
- Black cover finish
The Pearly Gates remains the standard neck position pickup for tracking sessions and mixing work, prized for its ability to maintain clarity and harmonic definition while preserving the warmth that anchors classic humbucker tone.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-PG1n Pearly Gates neck pickup captures warm, articulate tone with the balance and definition needed for studio sessions across jazz, blues, and rock—its vintage output and slightly compressed response help it sit naturally in a mix without overwhelming other instruments. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic noise, and the four-conductor wiring opens up series, split, and parallel configuration options, giving producers and engineers tonal flexibility during tracking and mixing.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Home Recording
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain styles?
No; the SH-PG1n is designed for warm, articulate tones and is not recommended for metal or djent applications, which typically demand higher-output pickups with more aggression.
What wiring options does the four-conductor cable enable?
The included four-conductor lead wire supports series, split, and parallel wiring configurations, giving you flexibility to shape tone and output to match your rig and playing style.
Will this neck pickup work in guitars with single-coil pickups?
Yes; the SH-PG1n is a passive humbucker design that integrates seamlessly into both single-coil and humbucker-equipped instruments without requiring preamps or active circuitry.
What makes this pickup feedback-free?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal and feedback across all playing dynamics and volume levels, ensuring consistent, noise-free performance.
How does the Alnico 2 magnet affect the tone?
The Alnico 2 bar magnet paired with a nickel silver bottom plate creates a warm, slightly compressed response characteristic of classic PAF designs, delivering smooth sustain with clarity even in heavily driven contexts.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $11 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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