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

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

The Seymour Duncan SH-1N ’59 Model 4-Conductor Neck Humbucker Pickup recreates the iconic late-1950s PAF sound with added versatility for modern players. Designed for the neck position, it delivers warm lows, smooth mids, and articulate highs with excellent note definition.

Built with an Alnico V magnet and vintage-accurate winding, the SH-1N provides classic clarity and touch sensitivity while the 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting, series/parallel, and phase-switching configurations.

Finished with a premium gold cover, this pickup blends elegant vintage aesthetics with tonal flexibility, making it ideal for blues, jazz, classic rock, and expressive modern setups.

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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 clear highs
• Excellent dynamic response and note separation
• Classic gold 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 voiced specifically for the neck position?
Yes. The SH-1N is designed and balanced for neck-position use.

Does it still sound vintage with 4-conductor wiring?
Yes. The core tone remains authentic PAF-style when wired in standard humbucker mode.

What magnet type is used?
The pickup uses an Alnico V magnet.

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

What music styles is this pickup suitable for?
Blues, jazz, classic rock, fusion, and versatile modern rigs.

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 gold cover affect the tone?
No. The cover is cosmetic and does not alter the pickup’s tonal balance.