Seymour Duncan SH-55S-N - Seth Lover Model Kit Nickel
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A Direct Tribute to Seth Lover's Legendary Humbucker
The SH-55S-N "Seth Lover Model" is a passive pickup crafted to reproduce the character of the original 1955 PAF. Designed as a true return to basics, it relies on traditional materials and manufacturing methods to achieve that sought-after vintage sound: rich in harmonics, smooth in the highs, with open mids and a beautiful sense of air.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This humbucker kit is aimed at musicians seeking a classic and nuanced tone, capable of transitioning from a round, velvety clean to a tight crunch without losing definition. In the neck position, expect singing sustain and a soft attack; in the bridge position, the pickup retains a woody and articulate character, ideal for vintage-style rock and blues riffs and solos.
Manufacturing Specifics: The "Detail" That Makes All the Difference
At the heart of the SH-55S-N is an Alnico 2 magnet, known for its smooth and musical response, along with a winding inspired by the original PAFs using 42 AWG wire. The absence of wax potting intentionally allows some microphony, contributing to the pickup's presence and lively character, especially appreciated at stage volume. This model is offered here in a 1-conductor version for simple and traditional wiring.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | 2 doubles |
| Category | kit | Number of conductors | 1 |
| Instrument | guitar | Position | handle, bridge |
| Applications | rock, blues | Color | Grey |
| Magnet | alnico II | ||
| Output (resistance) | bridge 8.25 kOhms; neck 7.4 kOhms | Construction | nickel/silver baseplate, butyrate bobbin, 42 AWG enameled copper wire |
| Finish | nickel | Wax potting | no (unwaxed) |
| Design | collaboration between Seymour Duncan and Seth Lover | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does the Seymour Duncan SH-55S-N kit include a neck pickup and a bridge pickup?
The kit includes two humbuckers: a neck model rated at 7.4 kOhms and a bridge model at 8.25 kOhms. Both positions are thus covered by a matched set.
Does the SH-55S-N offer coil splitting capability?
With its single conductor, this kit is designed for simple, traditional wiring. No coil split wiring is mentioned in the provided specifications.
What tone do the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Models deliver?
The Alnico II magnet and 42 AWG enamelled copper wire aim to capture a 1955 PAF tone. The neck position delivers singing sustain with a warm attack. At the bridge, the response remains woody and articulate for rock and blues.
Are the Seth Lover pickups wax potted?
The absence of wax potting intentionally allows slight microphony, which contributes to presence and a lively character at stage volume.
What is the finish of the SH-55S-N kit?
The nickel finish is based on a nickel/silver cover and a butyrate bobbin. The indicated color is grey.
