Description
Before there were boutique winders and vintage-correct spec sheets, there was Seth Lover’s original “Patent Applied For” humbucker — the design that basically invented the sound people still chase today. The SH-1 ’59 set is Seymour Duncan’s faithful recreation of that pickup, built the way it was originally done rather than just aiming for the same numbers on paper.
- Matched neck (SH-1N) and bridge (SH-1B) pair, black bobbins
- Alnico magnets, plain enamel wire, and balanced coil windings per side, just like ’59
- Nickel-plated adjustable pole pieces and studs
- Wooden spacer and black paper tape construction underneath the covers
- Single conductor braided cable for a simpler, quieter connection
What you get sonically is that classic PAF character: bright on top without being harsh, smooth midrange, and enough clarity to keep chords defined even under drive. It’s the tone that built a genre — think late-’50s Les Pauls before anyone called them “vintage.” Whether you’re chasing blues-rock crunch or want a set that cleans up beautifully at lower volumes, this pairing covers both ends convincingly.
Each pickup ships with mounting screws and a wiring diagram, so dropping them into your existing humbucker-equipped guitar is a straightforward swap. If you’ve been hunting for a historically grounded PAF tone rather than a modern take on it, this is the set built specifically for that job.
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