Detail 01
1-conductor lead wire
Only two leads, so coil-splitting and series/parallel switching are not possible. Straight wiring to volume and switch only.
Product detailSKU #1274034493635
Seymour DuncanSH-1 '59 Model 1-Conductor Humbucker Pickup White Neck
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A moderate-output humbucker voiced for the neck position. For players who want warmth and clarity rather than high-gain output.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Neck positions that sound muddy with a hotter pickup
- Blues, classic rock, and clean playing where note separation matters
- Pairing with a hotter bridge humbucker for contrast between positions
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-gain metal players who want saturation from the pickup itself
- Bridge positions where more output is usually wanted
- Anyone planning a coil-split — this is a 1-conductor unit
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 voicing
Wound lower than a matched bridge pickup so the neck position stays clear instead of turning boomy.
Detail 03
Humbucker (H) configuration
Fits a standard humbucker route and mounting ring, and cancels hum from lighting and single-coil interference.
Detail 04
White cover
Open-coil white bobbins rather than a metal cover. Cosmetic choice that pairs with white pickguards and hardware.
Detail 05
Moderate output
Cleans up when you roll the volume back, so the same amp setting covers clean and dirty without pedal changes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required; no mounting ring, screws, or height springs included
- 021-conductor wiring rules out coil-split or push-pull tone mods
- 03Check your neck route is a full humbucker slot, not a single-coil one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I coil-split this pickup?
No. It is a 1-conductor version, meaning only one wire plus ground exits the pickup. Coil-splitting requires a 4-conductor pickup with each coil's ends accessible.
02Will it work in the bridge position?
It will physically fit, but it is voiced for the neck. In the bridge it will sound lower in output and less aggressive than a bridge-specific humbucker.
03Does it fit a Les Paul?
It uses the standard humbucker format that fits typical humbucker routes and mounting rings. Confirm your neck cavity is a full humbucker route before ordering.
04What should I pair it in the bridge with?
A hotter bridge humbucker gives you a clear jump in output between positions. Matching it with another moderate-output pickup keeps the two positions closer in level.
Reference
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