Detail 01
Neck position
Wound and voiced specifically for the neck slot. Putting it in the bridge gives thin, weak output.
Product detailSKU #1327507869063
Seymour DuncanSH-1n '59 Humbucker 4 Conductor Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A PAF-style humbucker for the neck position, wired four-conductor so it can split to single-coil. For players replacing a muddy stock neck pickup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want clearer, less compressed neck-position tone
- Anyone wanting coil-split sounds from a humbucker-equipped guitar
- Blues and classic rock players chasing vintage-output warmth
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting high-output pickups for heavy distortion
- Anyone unwilling to solder or pay for installation
- Bridge-position replacements — this is a neck pickup
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
4-conductor wiring
Four separate coil wires plus ground let you split to single-coil or run series/parallel with a push-pull pot.
Detail 03
Gold cover
Metal cover over the coils. Matches gold hardware and slightly softens top end compared to an open coil.
Detail 04
'59 voicing
Low-output, vintage-style. Cleans up with the volume knob and stays articulate under moderate gain.
Detail 05
$145 price
Mid-range for a replacement humbucker. Installation labor is separate if you don't solder.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No pots, switches, or push-pull hardware included — coil-splitting needs those separately
- 02Requires soldering. Shop installation typically runs extra
- 03Confirm your guitar's route and pickup mounting ring fit a covered humbucker
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this in the bridge position?
It's wound for the neck. In the bridge it will sound thin and underpowered. Use a bridge-position model there instead.
02Do I need a push-pull pot to split the coils?
Yes. The four-conductor wiring makes splitting possible, but you need a push-pull pot or switch to do it. Not included.
03Will this fit my guitar?
It's a standard humbucker size with a cover. Any guitar with a routed humbucker cavity and a mounting ring or direct-mount should accept it.
04Can I remove the gold cover?
Covers can be desoldered and removed, but doing so risks damaging the coils. Have a tech do it if you're unsure.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
6 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Not Specified Top Wood
- Top Material
- Not Specified Body Finish
- Bridge Type
- Not Specified Bridge Design
- Color
- Gold
- Body Shape
- Not Specified Body Type
- Body Type
- Not Specified Body Wood Back and Sides
