Seymour Duncan SH-55N-G4C - SETH LOVER MODEL NECK GOLD
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A neck humbucker designed for "feel" and musicality
The SH-55N-G4C Seth Lover Model is a neck pickup designed for guitarists seeking an expressive, nuanced, and decidedly classic sound. Its response highlights fingerstyle playing, pick attacks, and volume variations, offering a very "organic" feel under the hand.
Who and what for: Jazz, Blues, Country, and Classic Rock
In the neck position, this Seymour Duncan excels in round, articulate clean tones, bluesy crunches, and singing leads. It is perfectly suited for Country, Jazz, Blues, and Classic Rock styles, whether you play a single cut, semi-hollow, or solid body guitar.
Split, balance, and definition: a modern palette with a vintage spirit
With a 7.2 kOhm resistance and a peak at 8.14 kHz, the SH-55N-G4C offers a moderate output level, ideal for preserving clarity, dynamics, and balance with a more powerful bridge pickup. The split (via its 4 conductors ) allows you to expand your tonal palette: more brightness and precision for rhythm parts while retaining the soft and musical signature of the Alnico II. The Gold finish adds an elegant touch that perfectly matches guitars with gold hardware.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Magnet | alnico II |
| Winding | double |
| Number of conductors | 4 |
| Position | handle |
| Resistance | 7.4 KILOHM |
| Color | Yellow |
| Model | Seymour Duncan SH-55N-G4C |
| Name | Seth Lover Model |
| Applications | Country, Jazz, Blues, and Classic Rock |
| Split | Yes |
| Active | No |
| Peak | 8.14 kHz |
| Finish | Gold |
| Other | Interference Shielding |
Questions frequently asked
Can the Seymour Duncan SH-55N-G4C be installed in the neck position?
Designed for the neck position, this passive humbucker has a resistance of 7.4 kOhms. Its Alnico II magnet promotes a smooth and nuanced response.
Is this pickup splittable?
The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil splitting. This enables increased brightness and clarity for rhythm playing.
What sound can be expected for blues and jazz?
With a resonance peak at 8.14 kHz, the response maintains articulation in warm clean tones. The measured output level suits bluesy crunch and singing leads. Volume and attack dynamics are emphasized.
Which guitar can accommodate this neck humbucker?
This model can fit a single cut, semi-hollow, or solid body guitar that accepts a humbucker in the neck position. Its passive configuration requires no active electronics.
Is the finish of the SH-55N-G4C gold?
The Gold finish is designed to match guitars equipped with gold hardware.



