Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Raw Nickel Rad Gold Mesh Pickup

The SH-1n '59 delivers the warm, articulate midrange and smooth treble response that defined classic rock guitar tones. This neck position humbucker balances vintage character with surprising clarity, responding beautifully to pick dynamics and touch sensitivity. Built on Seymour Duncan's exacting specifications, it pairs authenticity with reliable performance in modern instruments.

Tone & Design Philosophy

The Alnico 5 bar magnet paired with 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire creates the signature '59 voice—smooth highs without harshness, warm mids, and controlled lows. The vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback while preserving the pickup's natural resonance, making it responsive across the full dynamic range without brittleness or excessive sustain.

Construction & Specifications

Wound on Seymour's vintage Leesona 102 pickup winding machine from Gibson's historic Kalamazoo factory, this pickup maintains exact tolerances that define the '59 character. The long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate and vintage single-conductor braided push back lead wire complete an authentic build that honors the original design while meeting modern reliability standards.

Key Features

• Alnico 5 bar magnet
• 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
• Long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate
• Vacuum wax potting
• Vintage single-conductor braided push back lead wire
• DCR: 7.6K
• 1 conductor (standard version)
• Raw Nickel Radiator with Gold Mesh cover finish
• Neck position humbucker
• Wound on vintage Leesona 102 machine from old Gibson Kalamazoo factory
• Available in 6-string standard humbucker and Trembucker spacings
• Four-conductor version available for coil splitting applications

This is a straightforward, honest humbucker for players who value vintage voicing and transparent construction—no marketing claims, just proven pickup design that sounds and feels right.