Detail 01
1-conductor wiring
Single braided lead. No coil-split, no series/parallel switching. Solders straight to a standard volume pot.
Product detailSKU #1274034493434
Seymour DuncanSH-1 '59 Model 1-Conductor Humbucker Pickup Black Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The standard PAF-style humbucker for neck position. Moderate output, clear and warm. For players replacing muddy stock neck pickups in a humbucker guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cleaning up a dark, woolly stock neck humbucker
- Blues and classic rock leads that need note separation
- Players who roll back guitar volume and want clean-up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-gain metal players wanting tight, compressed neck response
- Guitars routed for single-coils without a pickguard swap
- Anyone needing coil-split — this is 1-conductor
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 calibration
Wound weaker than the bridge version so both positions balance in volume when you switch.
Detail 03
Humbucker (H) format
Fits standard humbucker routes and mounting rings. Won't drop into a single-coil or P-90 cavity.
Detail 04
Moderate output
Pushes an amp less than a hot ceramic pickup. Stays clean longer, responds more to picking dynamics.
Detail 05
Black bobbins
Uncovered open-coil look. Not a chrome or nickel cover, so appearance changes visibly on the guitar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No pots, wire, or solder included — budget for a wiring kit
- 02Requires soldering or a tech; most shops charge for install
- 03Confirm your route is full humbucker size before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I split this into a single coil?
No. The 1-conductor version has a single braided lead with no access to the coil tap. You need the 4-conductor version for splitting.
02Will this work in the bridge position?
It will fit and function, but it's wound for neck. In the bridge it sounds thinner and quieter than a bridge-calibrated pickup.
03Does it come with a mounting ring or screws?
It's the pickup itself. Reuse the ring, screws, and springs from the pickup you're removing.
04Is this good for metal?
Not really. Output is moderate and voiced for clarity. Under heavy gain it stays loose rather than tight and focused.
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
