Seymour Duncan SH-PG1n Pearly Gates Black Pickup

The SH-PG1n Pearly Gates Black delivers a warm, articulate humbucker voice that responds naturally across clean and driven tones without sacrificing definition. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with classic P.A.F. design philosophy, this pickup balances vintage character with a slightly hotter output that cuts through in modern contexts. Its smooth, squeal-free operation makes it a reliable choice for players seeking authentic vintage tone with contemporary presence.

Tone & Output Character

The Alnico 2 bar magnet paired with vacuum wax potting produces a warm, slightly-hotter-than-vintage output with pronounced midrange—more articulate than typical P.A.F.-style designs. This tonal profile preserves natural harmonic complexity while ensuring squeal-free performance across both single-note passages and full chords.

Design & Construction

Built by hand in Santa Barbara, the pickup features a nickel silver bottom plate for tonal clarity and durability. The four-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring configurations—series, parallel, or split coil—giving you control over the pickup's final voice within your instrument.

Key Features

• Alnico 2 bar magnet for warm, balanced response
• Nickel silver bottom plate for tonal clarity
• Four-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA factory
• Warm, slightly-hotter-than-vintage output level
• P.A.F.-inspired design with enhanced midrange character
• Includes four-conductor hookup cable

The Pearly Gates Black remains a versatile workhorse pickup for players balancing vintage authenticity with enough output and presence to hold its own in contemporary performance and recording contexts.