Detail 01
1-conductor wiring
Single braided lead. No coil-splitting or series/parallel switching without modification, unlike 4-conductor versions.
Product detailSKU #1274034493390
Seymour DuncanSH-1 '59 Model 1-Conductor Humbucker Pickup Black and Cream Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Seymour Duncan '59, a vintage-output neck humbucker with a black and cream zebra look. For players wanting a PAF-style neck tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping out a dark, indistinct stock neck humbucker
- Clean and edge-of-breakup playing where note separation matters
- Open zebra look on a guitar where the pickups are visible
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-gain players needing tight low end at extreme distortion
- Single-coil guitars without a humbucker route
- Anyone who wants a covered pickup, since this one is uncovered
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
Neck position
Wound lower-output than a bridge pickup so the neck slot doesn't sound boomy or overpowering.
Detail 03
Humbucker
Dual coils cancel electrical hum, which matters at high gain and near computer screens.
Detail 04
Black and cream bobbins
Uncovered zebra style. Visible on the guitar face, so decide before ordering if you want a metal cover.
Detail 05
$99 price
The lowest-cost option of these three. Factor in soldering labor if you're not installing it yourself.
Final check
Know before you order
- 011-conductor wiring means no coil-tap. Get the 4-conductor version if you want that.
- 02Bare pickup. Rings, screws, pots and wire are not included.
- 03Fits humbucker routes only. Check your cavity before buying.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I coil-split this pickup?
Not as wired. The 1-conductor lead doesn't expose the individual coils. You need the 4-conductor version of the same pickup for splitting.
02What's the difference between this and the bridge version?
This one is wound for the neck with lower output, keeping it clear rather than boomy. The bridge version is hotter to match.
03Can I put a cover on it?
A cover can be soldered on, but it's a tech job and hides the zebra bobbins. Easier to buy a covered pickup if that's the look you want.
04Will it fit my Epiphone or Les Paul copy?
Most humbucker-routed guitars take a standard humbucker. Confirm your route and mounting ring spacing before ordering.
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
