The Seymour Duncan SH-1B ’59 Model 4-Conductor Bridge Humbucker with nickel cover delivers authentic late-1950s PAF tone while offering modern wiring flexibility for coil-splitting and custom switching.

Seymour Duncan SH-1B ’59 Model 4-Conductor Humbucker – Nickel Bridge

The Seymour Duncan SH-1B ’59 Model bridge pickup is designed to capture the legendary sound of original late-1950s PAF humbuckers while adding modern versatility. It produces warm lows, an open and musical midrange, and clear highs with excellent note definition.

Equipped with an Alnico V magnet, this pickup delivers tight bass response and enhanced clarity in the bridge position without sounding harsh or compressed. The slightly hotter bridge voicing ensures balanced output when paired with a ’59 neck pickup.

The 4-conductor wiring allows advanced switching options such as coil-splitting, series/parallel wiring, and phase switching, making it ideal for players who want classic tone with modern tonal flexibility. The pickup remains unwaxed to preserve the harmonic complexity and dynamic response of true vintage humbuckers.

Finished with a traditional nickel cover, this pickup suits Les Paul–style, semi-hollow, and other humbucker-equipped guitars that demand authentic vintage aesthetics and sound.

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Available from Angkor Music Shop Melbourne, proudly serving musicians in Altona, Victoria and across Australia since 2013.

Key Features

• ’59 Model vintage-style humbucker pickup
• Optimised for bridge position
• Authentic late-1950s PAF-inspired tone
• Alnico V magnet construction
• Warm lows, open mids, and clear highs
• Unpotted design for vintage dynamics
• 4-conductor wiring for advanced switching options
• Nickel cover finish

Frequently Asked Questions

What position is this pickup designed for?
This pickup is specifically voiced for the bridge position.

What does 4-conductor wiring allow?
It enables coil-splitting, series/parallel wiring, and phase switching options.

Is this pickup wax potted?
No. It is unpotted to retain authentic vintage tone and harmonic detail.

What styles of music suit this pickup?
It is ideal for blues, classic rock, jazz, and vintage-inspired tones.

Can this be paired with a ’59 neck pickup?
Yes. It is designed to balance perfectly with a ’59 Model neck humbucker.

Does the nickel cover change the sound?
No. The nickel cover is cosmetic and does not affect tonal performance.

Will this fit Les Paul–style guitars?
Yes. It fits standard humbucker routes commonly found on Les Paul–style guitars.