The Seymour Duncan SH-1N ’59 Model 4-Conductor Neck Humbucker with nickel cover delivers authentic late-1950s PAF tone while offering modern wiring options such as coil-splitting and phase switching.

Seymour Duncan SH-1N ’59 Model 4-Conductor Neck Humbucker – Nickel Cover

The Seymour Duncan SH-1N ’59 Model 4-Conductor Neck Humbucker faithfully recreates the legendary tone of original late-1950s PAF pickups while adding flexibility for modern guitar wiring. Designed specifically for the neck position, it delivers warmth, clarity, and exceptional note definition.

Featuring a vintage-correct coil wind and an Alnico V magnet, this pickup produces smooth lows, balanced mids, and clear, open highs. The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting, series/parallel configurations, and phase switching without sacrificing the core vintage sound.

Finished with a classic nickel cover, the SH-1N suits traditional and modern guitars alike, making it ideal for blues, jazz, classic rock, fusion, and expressive clean-to-overdrive tones.

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

Key Features

• Seymour Duncan SH-1N ’59 Model humbucker pickup
• Neck position configuration
• 4-conductor wiring for advanced switching options
• Authentic late-1950s PAF-inspired tone
• Alnico V magnet for clarity and articulation
• Warm lows, smooth mids, and open highs
• Excellent dynamic response and note separation
• Classic nickel cover finish

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this pickup designed specifically for the neck position?
Yes. The SH-1N is voiced and balanced for neck-position use.

Does the pickup still sound vintage when split?
Yes. In full humbucker mode it delivers authentic PAF tone; split modes add flexibility.

What magnet type is used?
It uses an Alnico V magnet for classic clarity and punch.

Is this pickup wax potted?
No. It is unpotted to preserve vintage harmonics and touch sensitivity.

What styles of music suit this pickup?
Blues, jazz, classic rock, fusion, and versatile modern setups.

Can this be paired with a 4-conductor ’59 bridge pickup?
Yes. It pairs perfectly with the SH-1B ’59 Model 4-Conductor bridge pickup.

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