Detail 01
4-conductor wiring
Four wires plus shield let you split to one coil, or run series/parallel. Two-conductor versions cannot.
Product detailSKU #1315669855226
Seymour DuncanSH-1n '59 Model 4-Conductor
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The classic PAF-voiced humbucker in neck position, with four conductors so it can be split. For players who want warmth and clarity over output.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Neck position in a humbucker guitar you want to sound vintage
- Wiring a coil-split or series/parallel switch later
- Blues, classic rock, jazz-leaning clean tones
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-gain players wanting a hot, compressed neck pickup
- Anyone unwilling to solder or pay a tech
- Single-coil-routed guitars without a humbucker cavity
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
'59 Model voicing
Moderate output, scooped-free midrange, stays clean under a pushed amp. Notes separate instead of blurring.
Detail 03
Neck-position design
Wound for the neck, where string swing is widest. Putting it in the bridge gives a thin, weak result.
Detail 04
Humbucker format
Needs a standard humbucker route and mounting ring or pickguard. Will not drop into a single-coil slot.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickup only — no pots, switch, or solder supplied
- 02Coil-splitting needs a push-pull pot or extra switch you buy separately
- 03Check your cavity is routed for a full humbucker before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this in the bridge?
It is wound for the neck. In the bridge it will sound thin and quiet next to a bridge-wound pickup. Use the bridge version instead.
02Do I need special wiring for the coil split?
You need a push-pull pot or mini switch, sold separately. The pickup supplies the four conductors; the switching hardware is up to you.
03Is it high output?
No. It is a moderate-output vintage voicing. It cleans up with the guitar volume and lets an overdriven amp stay articulate.
04Will it fit my guitar?
It fits a standard humbucker route with a mounting ring or humbucker-cut pickguard. Single-coil-routed guitars need modification.
