Detail 01
4-conductor wiring
Four separate coil leads plus ground let you wire coil-splits, series/parallel and out-of-phase options instead of one fixed sound.
Product detailSKU #1274034493480
Seymour DuncanSH-1 '59 Model Neck 4-conductor Humbucker Pickup - Black Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Neck humbucker with a PAF-style vintage output and 4-conductor wiring. For players who want warm, clear neck tone plus coil-split options.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Les Paul or SG neck swap chasing warmer, clearer cleans
- Wiring a coil-split or series/parallel switch into a humbucker guitar
- Balancing a hot bridge pickup with a softer neck
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting high-output neck tone for heavy gain
- Single-coil routed guitars without a humbucker cavity
- Anyone needing a bridge pickup for cut and attack
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 than a bridge counterpart so it stays clear over the wider string swing near the neck.
Detail 03
Vintage-output humbucker
Stays clean longer before breaking up. Note definition survives on chords where hotter pickups get muddy.
Detail 04
Black open finish
Uncovered black bobbins. If your guitar has nickel or gold covers, the look will not match.
Detail 05
Humbucker size
Fits standard humbucker routing and mounting rings. Won't drop into a single-coil slot without a rout or adapter.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickup only — no mounting ring, screws hardware set, pots or switch
- 02Coil-splitting needs a push-pull pot or extra switch, sold separately
- 03Soldering required; four conductors mean more wiring than a 2-conductor pickup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does 4-conductor mean for wiring?
Each coil's start and finish wire is separate, so you can split to single coil, run coils parallel, or reverse phase. Standard humbucker wiring is also possible.
02Can I put this in the bridge?
It's wound for the neck. In the bridge it will sound thinner and quieter than a bridge-specific pickup.
03Does it fit a Les Paul?
Yes, it's a standard-size humbucker for standard humbucker routing and mounting rings.
04Do I need a push-pull pot?
Only if you want to coil-split. Wired conventionally, it works with your existing pots and switch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black Neck
