Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-55N Seth Lover Model Neck Pickup Nickel Cover

The SH-55N Seth Lover Model delivers a smooth, articulate neck position voice rooted in vintage humbucker tradition. This hand-built pickup balances clarity with warmth, making it equally at home in jazz voicings, classic rock, and modern clean tones. The nickel cover contributes to a slightly darker, more sophisticated character compared to open-coil designs.

Tone & Output

With a DC resistance of 7.2k and a resonant peak at 8.14 kHz, this pickup sits in the sweet spot for controlled, musical neck position response. The Alnico 2 bar magnet and plain enamel wire construction yield vintage-correct harmonic complexity without excessive bite, ideal for sustain and note definition.

Construction & Materials

Hand-built in Santa Barbara using time-honored techniques, this pickup features a nickel silver cover and long-legged nickel silver bottom plate for shielding and tonal character. The butyrate plastic bobbins, 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire, and wooden spacer construction reflect Seymour Duncan's commitment to authentic vintage specifications, while the black paper tape adds structural integrity without potting wax.

Key Features

• Nickel silver cover and long-legged nickel silver bottom plate
• DC Resistance: 7.2k
• Resonant Peak: 8.14 kHz
• Alnico 2 bar magnet, 2.5-inch length
• 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
• Butyrate plastic bobbins
• Wooden spacer construction
• Black paper tape
• Not wax potted
• Vintage style single conductor cable
• Hand built in Santa Barbara
• Seth Lover design—neck position optimized

This SH-55N is a refined choice for players seeking authentic vintage-voiced neck pickup character with the reliability and consistency of modern Seymour Duncan manufacturing.