Detail 01
1-conductor wiring
A single braided lead means no coil splitting or series/parallel switching. Straight humbucker only.
Product detailSKU #1274034493547
Seymour DuncanSH-1 '59 Model 1-Conductor Humbucker Pickup Black and Cream Bridge
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A PAF-style humbucker for the bridge, in black-and-cream zebra. For players wanting moderate-output vintage tone rather than high gain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classic rock and blues players wanting clean-to-crunch response
- Replacing a muddy stock bridge humbucker in a Les Paul-style guitar
- Players who ride the guitar volume knob to clean up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Metal players needing high output for tight, saturated rhythm
- Anyone wanting coil-split, since this is 1-conductor wiring
- Guitars routed for single-coil pickups only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Vintage-output humbucker
Lower output than a hot ceramic pickup, so it stays clear and dynamic instead of pushing the amp into saturation.
Detail 03
Bridge position
Wound to balance against a neck pickup, so switching positions won't cause a big volume jump.
Detail 04
Black and cream bezel-free coils
Uncovered zebra look. Removing a metal cover slightly brightens the top end compared to a covered humbucker.
Detail 05
Humbucking design
Two coils out of phase cancel hum, so it stays quiet under stage lighting and near screens.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickup only. No pots, mounting ring, switch or hardware included.
- 021-conductor lead rules out coil-tap wiring. Order the 4-conductor version if you want that.
- 03Requires soldering to install.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I coil-split this pickup?
No. The 1-conductor lead exposes only the humbucker output. Coil splitting needs the 4-conductor version of the same pickup.
02Is this hot enough for metal?
It's a vintage-output design. It will drive a high-gain amp, but it stays clearer and looser than a dedicated high-output pickup.
03Will it fit my Les Paul?
Yes, if your guitar has standard humbucker routing. It's a full-size humbucker, not a single-coil-sized unit.
04Does the zebra coil color affect the sound?
No. Bobbin color is cosmetic. The uncovered design does add a small amount of top-end compared to a metal-covered version.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- H
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
