The Seymour Duncan SH-1N ’59 Model Neck Humbucker 4-Conductor delivers classic vintage PAF tone with warm lows, clear highs, and enhanced wiring flexibility for coil splitting, series/parallel, and phase options.

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

The Seymour Duncan SH-1N ’59 Model Neck Humbucker Pickup is inspired by the legendary late-1950s PAF humbuckers. This 4-conductor version adds modern wiring versatility while preserving warm, vintage tone ideal for neck-position use.

Featuring an Alnico V magnet and vintage-correct winding, the SH-1N offers smooth mids, sweet highs, and tight lows with excellent note separation. The 4-conductor wiring allows coil splitting, series/parallel, and phase switching for tonal flexibility.

Finished with a sleek black bobbin, this pickup pairs perfectly with traditional, vintage-style, and modern guitars, ideal for blues, jazz, classic rock, and vintage-style clean tones.

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Key Features

• Seymour Duncan SH-1N ’59 Model humbucker pickup
• Neck position configuration
• 4-conductor wiring for coil splitting, series/parallel, phase switching
• Vintage PAF-style tone with warm lows and clear highs
• Alnico V magnet for smooth, defined response
• Excellent note separation and dynamic clarity
• Black bobbin finish
• Ideal for blues, jazz, classic rock, and vintage clean tones

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this pickup designed for the neck position?
Yes. The SH-1N ’59 Model is specifically voiced for neck-position use.

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

Does the 4-conductor version sound different from the standard SH-1N?
No. It retains the classic ’59 PAF tone while offering modern wiring flexibility.

Is this pickup wax potted?
No. It is unpotted to preserve vintage clarity, harmonic detail, and dynamics.

What magnet does this pickup use?
It uses an Alnico V magnet for tight lows, sweet highs, and open mids.

What music styles suit this pickup?
Blues, jazz, classic rock, and vintage-style clean or lightly overdriven tones.

Is this a high-output pickup?
No. It features vintage to moderate output for expressive playing.

Does the black finish affect tone?
No. The finish is cosmetic and preserves the pickup’s vintage sound.