Detail 01
Unpotted coils
They contribute the set's musical honk and character in overdriven sounds.
Product detailSKU #1434378851845
Seymour DuncanSH-55 Seth Lover Humbucker Pickup Set, Nickel Nickel Cover
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
SH-55 Seth Lover is a nickel-covered humbucker set built around the sound and construction approach of 1955 P.A.F.-style pickups. Alnico 2 bar magnets and 42AWG plain-enamel wire shape a clear response with rich harmonics, while the unpotted coils add a musical honk. In use, the bridge is voiced open and airy for chord work and leads; the neck leans smooth and singing for melodic lines and clean passages. Medium output keeps the set oriented around its vintage-style character.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classic rock and blues parts needing an open bridge voice and a smooth neck sound.
- Clean melodic passages or solos where the neck pickup's singing character is the priority.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require wax-potted coils, as this set is intentionally not wax potted.
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
Medium output
The set can produce rich distortion without becoming muddy, according to its design description.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The coils are not wax potted.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What magnets do the SH-55 pickups use?
They use Alnico 2 bar magnets.
02How do the bridge and neck pickups differ?
The bridge is open and airy for chords and leads; the neck is smooth and singing for melodic solos and cleans.
