Seymour Duncan SH-1N 59 Model Humbucker for Neck - Single Conductor Black

Born from the legendary P.A.F. humbuckers of the 1950s, the Seymour Duncan ’59 neck model (SH-1n) has earned its reputation as one of the company’s most beloved and versatile pickups. This humbucker captures the essence of vintage tone with sweet sustain and a warm, full sound, whilst maintaining the clear attack that made the original P.A.F.s so sought after by guitarists worldwide.

Seymour Duncan has carefully refined the design with subtle modern enhancements that broaden its appeal across different musical styles. The high frequencies receive a gentle boost to sharpen pick-attack clarity, while the midrange is slightly scooped to create an open, smooth character that preserves note definition within complex chord voicings. These thoughtful adjustments make the ’59 neck an ideal companion not only to its bridge counterpart, but also to high-output bridge humbuckers like the JB or Custom, and it’s become a favourite upgrade for humbucker-equipped Telecasters.

Authentic vintage construction methods define the ’59 model, featuring traditional 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire, long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate, and vintage single-conductor braided push back lead wire with no logo for that classic aesthetic. True to Seymour Duncan’s commitment to historical accuracy, each ’59 pickup is wound on the original Leesona 102 pickup winding machine from the legendary Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, ensuring that every unit carries the authentic character of those revered vintage humbuckers.