Seymour Duncan SH-1B 59 Model Humbucker for Bridge, Single Conductor, Black

Capturing the essence of late 1950s guitar tone, the ‘59 bridge model (SH-1b) stands as a testament to vintage humbucker craftsmanship with modern reliability. This vintage output pickup excels across rock and blues applications, drawing its character from P.A.F.-inspired coils that produce an distinctly airy quality. The alnico 5 bar magnet construction paired with vacuum wax potting ensures compatibility with today’s lighter gauge strings and higher-powered amplifiers – a significant advancement over what was available in the original 1950s era.

The tonal profile strikes a compelling balance between old-school character and contemporary clarity, featuring a brighter top end response alongside a slightly more compressed overall sound. Traditional vintage appointments include 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire, long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate, and vintage single-conductor braided push back lead wire with no logo for authentic period aesthetics.

Authenticity extends to the manufacturing process, with each ‘59 vintage output humbucker wound on Seymour Duncan’s classic Leesona 102 pickup winding machine – the same equipment originally used at the historic Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This attention to period-correct production methods ensures the pickup maintains the subtle inconsistencies and character that made the original P.A.F.-style pickups so revered.