The Seymour Duncan SH-55n Seth Lover Neck Humbucker 4-Conductor delivers true vintage PAF tone with warm lows, open mids, and sweet highs, while offering modern wiring flexibility.

Seymour Duncan SH-55n Seth Lover Humbucker Neck Pickup – Gold Cover 4-Conductor

The Seymour Duncan SH-55n Seth Lover Humbucker Pickup in the neck position was designed by legendary inventor Seth Lover to faithfully recreate the sound of original late-1950s PAF humbuckers. This 4-conductor version adds enhanced wiring options without sacrificing vintage tone.

Featuring an unpotted design, Alnico II magnet, and vintage-accurate winding, the SH-55n delivers airy highs, smooth mids, and exceptional dynamic response. The elegant gold cover completes the classic look for traditional and boutique-style guitars.

The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase options, making this pickup ideal for players who want authentic vintage tone with added versatility.

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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-55n Seth Lover humbucker pickup
• Neck position configuration
• 4-conductor wiring for advanced switching options
• Designed by Seth Lover
• Authentic vintage PAF-style tone
• Alnico II magnet for warm, open response
• Unpotted design for enhanced dynamics
• Classic gold cover finish

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this pickup designed for the neck position?
Yes. The SH-55n is specifically voiced for the neck position.

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

Does the 4-conductor version sound different from the vintage model?
No. It retains the same vintage PAF tone while adding modern wiring flexibility.

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

What magnet is used in this pickup?
It uses an Alnico II magnet for warm lows, smooth mids, and sweet highs.

What styles of music suit this pickup?
It is ideal for blues, jazz, classic rock, and vintage-style clean or edge-of-breakup tones.

Is this pickup suitable for high-gain playing?
It is designed for vintage output and clarity rather than modern high-gain applications.

Does this pickup have vintage output?
Yes. It features low-to-moderate output consistent with original late-1950s PAF humbuckers.