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 the 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. Some refinements have been made to slightly modernise 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.
Features
- Vintage Output: Perfect for rock, blues, and diverse musical styles, offering a vintage-inspired humbucking tone
- Airy Quality: Vintage-inspired coils deliver an airy quality firmly rooted in the P.A.F. family
- Alnico 5 Bar Magnet: Equipped with an alnico 5 bar magnet for enhanced tonal characteristics
- Vacuum Wax Potting: Potting with vacuum wax ensures compatibility with lighter guitar strings and louder amplifiers
- Versatile Sound: Old-school tonal character with a brighter top end and a slightly compressed sound
- ’59 Neck Model: Versatile neck pickup designed in the spirit of original P.A.F. humbuckers, providing sweet sustain and warm, full sound
- Modern Refinements: Slight boost in high end for improved pick-attack clarity, and scooped mids for an open, smooth sound
- Pairing Possibilities: Born to accompany the ’59 bridge, but versatile enough to pair with high output bridge humbuckers like JB or Custom
- Popular Telecaster Choice: Frequently chosen for humbucker-routed Telecasters, adding a touch of vintage warmth to the tone