Seymour Duncan Set SH-5/SH-1 Custom Shop, limited edition 50ème anniversary, zebra

An Anniversary Edition That Returns to Seymour Duncan Fundamentals

This Custom Shop set celebrates fifty years of expertise with a "back to basics" approach: vintage-inspired components, a slightly aged look, and meticulous attention to detail. Designed for discerning guitarists seeking a humbucker set with a strong character, it combines two models that have become benchmarks, brought together here in an anniversary version faithful to the spirit of the original specifications.

For Whom, Which Styles, and On Which Guitars?

The SH-1 '59 Model in the neck position delivers an open, warm, and highly expressive response, perfect for blues phrasing, classic rock, harmonically rich chords, and clear tones full of depth. At the bridge, the SH-5 Duncan Custom targets precision and attack: ideal for hard rock, punchy rock, and tight rhythms in saturation, while remaining surprisingly musical when the gain is lowered. On guitars like Les Paul, SG, or Superstrat types, this set preserves the instrument's personality while expanding its tonal palette.

The '59 Neck + Duncan Custom Bridge Complementarity: Dynamics, Definition, and Power

At the neck, the '59 Model's Alnico V magnet promotes natural dynamics and clarity that respects the guitar's grain, with a smooth low end and well-articulated highs. At the bridge, the Duncan Custom relies on a ceramic magnet and a more energetic winding for a tight, defined sound: controlled lows, present mids, and open highs to stand out in a dense mix. The result: a coherent set, responsive to touch, that transitions from a full clean tone to a cutting distortion without losing body or nuance.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Magnet	Ceramic / Alnico V
Category	kit	Winding	double
Instrument	guitar	Position	set
Applications	rock, blues, Hard Rock	Colours	Zebra

Color

Zebra

Additional Specs

DC Resistance: Neck: 7.60kOhms Bridge: 14.1kOhms