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Seymour Duncan SH-1 Humbucker Pickup

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$99.00 to $134.00 Price Tier: Standard

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$99.00 133 available New

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In the Electric Guitar Pickups category, Seymour Duncan SH-1 Humbucker Pickup is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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Embrace the classic sound with the Seymour Duncan SH-1 Humbucker Pickup. Designed to replicate the iconic tone of a '59 model, this pickup delivers a warm, smooth sound that is both vintage and unparalleled. It's a finely crafted piece of music engineering, built with the same enameled wire, nickel-plated studs, and balanced coil windings that humbucker inventor Seth Lover used in his first pickups. It's not just about the look; the SH-1 performs just as a '59 pickup should.

The SH-1 is Seymour Duncan's homage to the legendary Seth Lover PAF (Patent Applied For) humbucker. This pickup is known for its slightly scooped midrange and squeal-free performance due to its vacuum wax potting. The absence of a Seymour Duncan logo lends it a vintage authenticity, making it a perfect fit for those seeking a blend of traditional design with modern reliability.

The Seymour Duncan SH-1 is a favorite among guitarists for its flexible tones and vintage flair. Whether you're playing a single cut or double cut, the SH-1 is the ideal companion for a balanced, sustain-rich sound that can sing like no other pickup. This is not a screamer, but a classy performer that allows your guitar tone to shine, even with moderate distortion.

Key Features:

Classic Humbucker for bridge position
Standard spacing
Vintage-style sound and design
Flexible tonal options: warm tone with great sustain
Single-conductor wire
Plain enamel wire
Long-legged bottom plate
Vacuum-potted for squeal-free performance
Chrome cover
Original PAF replica

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Mike Stamper

SEYMOUR DUNCAN SH1 / 59' vs SH2 JAZZ - Passive NECK Guitar Pickup Tone Comparison / Review

Mike Stamper

'59 Model Neck Humbucker Demo

Seymour Duncan

DiMarzio PAF PRO vs Seymour Duncan 59' SH-1 - Passive Neck Guitar Pickup Comparison Tone Demo

Mike Stamper

Seymour Duncan 59 vs. 59 Custom Hybrid vs. Seth Lover vs. Bare Knuckle Old Guard vs Suhr Thornbucker

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Seymour Duncan SH-2N (Jazz) vs '59 SH-1N

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The Vintage Blues set is equivalent to pairing two SH-1 pickups, offering the same configuration as a standalone purchase.
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The Seymour Duncan JB/59 combo is popular, but some users find the JB lacks definition in distorted chords and overtones, preferring other brands like Dimarzio.
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Value and pricing

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Buying the Vintage Blues set offers a slight price reduction compared to purchasing SH-1 pickups individually.
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Mods and upgrades

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The Bare Knuckles Nailbomb and Stormy Monday are recommended alternatives for unique tones, though they are more expensive options.
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Use cases and applications

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Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 pickups are favored for rock and hard rock genres, especially for bands like The Black Keys and Queens of the Stone Age.
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Some users report dissatisfaction with the Seymour Duncan JB's performance in clean or lightly overdriven blues and jazz contexts.
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Trey Anastasio

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"The Seymour Duncan SH-1s ... are the same pickups in Trey's guitars" - from Paul Languedoc, who made Trey's guitars. "I've tried other pickups in my guitars and I always come back to the Duncan."