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Seymour Duncan 59 Model (SH-1) vs Seymour Duncan Blues Saraceno Parallel Axis Model (PATB-3)
Seymour Duncan 59 Model (SH-1)
bridge humbucker
92 match
high confidence
Compared with the Seymour Duncan 59 Model (SH-1), the Seymour Duncan Blues Saraceno Parallel Axis Model (PATB-3) has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | Seymour Duncan 59 Model (SH-1) | Seymour Duncan Blues Saraceno Parallel Axis Model (PATB-3) |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.13k | 8.99k |
| Inductancediffers | 5.03 H (compiled) | not measured |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Resonant peak | 6 kHz (Seymour Duncan's own test load) | 6 kHz (Seymour Duncan's own test load) |
| Bass (tone chart) | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart) | 3 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 8 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Slot | bridge humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, scooped mids | vintage output, scooped mids |
How close on each spec
100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works
Output
85
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
100
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
100
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
Seymour Duncan 59 Model (SH-1)
Seymour Duncan '59 Model Humbuckers // SH-1n and SH-1b
Seymour Duncan Blues Saraceno Parallel Axis Model (PATB-3)
No videos of its own collected yet.
What players and reviewers say
On the Seymour Duncan 59 Model (SH-1)
“The 490r/490t set is closest to the A2P.”
Comparing with Gibson 490R "Modern Classic", Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro (APH-1), Gibson 490T "Modern Classic", Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro (APH-1)
“I'm really sold on the SD 59 OR lil' 59. As said above, they just have great clarity and definition.”
Full reviews
Seymour Duncan 59 Model (SH-1)
Seymour Duncan Blues Saraceno Parallel Axis Model (PATB-3)
None collected yet.