Designed to deliver classic
P.A.F. tone with modern construction, the ’59 (SH-1) vintage output
humbucker pickup’s open, detailed sound and sweet top end make it the
perfect choice for rock and blues.
The ’59 bridge model (SH-1) is a
vintage output humbucker that’s great for rock, blues, and more. Its
vintage-inspired coils give it an airy quality that is firmly in the
P.A.F. family, and the alnico 5 bar magnet and vacuum wax potting make
it compatible with lighter guitar strings and louder amplifiers than
were ever used in the 1950s. The result is a pickup with tons of
old-school tonal character, but with a brighter top end, and a slightly
more compressed sound.
The ’59 neck model is one of our most
popular pickups because it’s so versatile. Like its bridge-position
sibling, the ’59 neck is designed in the spirit of the original P.A.F.
humbuckers of the 1950s, with sweet sustain, and a warm, full sound
that still possesses a clear attack. We’ve made a few refinements to
slightly modernize the design and make it more adaptable to different
styles. The high end is slightly boosted for improved pick-attack
clarity and the mids are a little scooped for an open, smooth sound
that’s great for preserving the clarity of the individual notes in a
chord. The ’59 neck was born to accompany the ’59 bridge, but countless
players pair it with a high output bridge humbucker, such as a JB or
Custom. It’s also a popular choice for humbucker-routed Telecasters.
Offered
in 6-string standard humbucker and Trembucker spacings, the ’59 model
features a variety of traditional vintage treatments, such as 42AWG
plain enamel mag wire, long-legged nickel-silver bottom plate, vintage
single-conductor braided push back lead wire, and no logo. If you opt
for a four-conductor version for coil splitting, the ’59’s single coil
mode is crystal clear. As with all of our P.A.F.-style pickups, the ’59
vintage output humbucker is wound on Seymour’s classic Leesona 102
pickup winding machine from the old Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, MI.
Also available for neck and bridge in a passive mount 7-string
configuration.
DCR: Bridge 8.20k
Cable: 1c Braided Shield
Magnet: Alnico 5
Type: Passive
