Step into the golden era of rock and roll with the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucker pickup set. Crafted in conjunction with the original humbucker inventor, Seth Lover himself, this pickup set encapsulates the vintage tonal wealth of the 1950s. The SH-55 set is not wax potted, allowing the full, raw sonic character to shine through just like the original PAF humbuckers in Seth Lover's Gibson Les Paul.

Experience the warm, articulate tone that defined the sound of the 50s. The SH-55 pickups are wound on Seymour Duncan's original 1950s Leesona coil winder, using 42AWG plain enamel wire and Alnico 2 bar magnets. This unique combination produces a clear tone with rich harmonics and a musical "honk" from the unpotted coils.

The Seymour Duncan Seth Lover set is meticulously crafted for vintage accuracy, capturing the very essence of the revered PAF tone. The bridge pickup delivers an open, airy tone, perfect for chords and leads, while the neck pickup sings with a smooth, melodious quality for solos and clean tones.

Despite its vintage design, the SH-55 set is versatile, effortlessly handling a wide range of musical styles. From classic rock and blues to jazz and country, this pickup set adds character to your sound with its medium output and microphonic honk, delivering rich distortion without muddiness.

Key Features:

• Authentic Alnico 2 Tone
• Vintage-correct specs including butyrate bobbins and long-legged nickel silver bottom plate
• Custom-machined maple spacers
• 2.5" Alnico 2 bar magnets
• Versatile sound range suitable for a wide array of musical styles
• Developed in collaboration with humbucker inventor Seth Lover
• Unpotted for a raw, vintage sound
• 2-Conductor lead wire
• Nickel silver covers

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FAQs

Are Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups suitable for jazz and blues music?

Yes, Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups are designed to deliver warm, airy, and open tones that are ideal for jazz and blues genres, offering a balance of low-end warmth with smooth, articulate highs.

What is the magnet type used in the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups?

The Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups use Alnico II magnets, which contribute to their vintage, smooth, and warm tonal characteristics.

Are the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups wax-potted?

No, the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups are unpotted, which enhances their open, airy sound and contributes to a more vintage tone with a percussive feel.

What is the DC resistance of the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups?

The DC resistance for the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups is 8.25K for the bridge pickup and 7.4K for the neck pickup, providing a balanced output suitable for classic rock and blues.

How many conductors are in the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickup set?

The Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickup set features a single conductor plus a braided shield, which is typical for vintage-style humbuckers and requires traditional soldering for installation.

Can the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups be used for rock music?

Yes, the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups are versatile enough to handle classic rock, delivering a warm and articulate tone that suits various rock styles.