Seymour Duncan 50th Anniversary ‘59 Model Limited Edition Humbucker Pickup Set, 11828-127-B

The Seymour Duncan 50th Anniversary ‘59 Model Limited Edition Humbucker Set is a landmark Custom Shop release that celebrates five decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication to the electric guitar. Since 1976, Seymour Duncan has shaped the sound of modern music by refining and honoring the legacy of classic P.A.F.-style humbuckers. This exclusive set represents Seymour’s personal interpretation of the ideal P.A.F., crafted from years of hands-on experience restoring, analyzing, and rewinding vintage pickups.

Hand-built in the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop in an ultra-limited run of just 500 sets worldwide, this anniversary edition pays tribute to one of the most iconic pickup designs in guitar history. It captures the open, airy character and rich harmonic depth of the most sought-after vintage humbuckers while offering improved balance between neck and bridge positions. Every detail has been carefully recreated to reflect early production-era specifications for an authentic, vintage-correct playing experience.

Built around an Alnico V magnet foundation, the bridge pickup delivers articulate pick attack with smooth, musical sustain ideal for rock and blues tones. The neck pickup provides warm, crystalline clarity with a slightly scooped midrange that preserves note definition and dynamic expression. Together, the set delivers the celebrated “Vintage Blues” tonal pairing, favored by legendary players for its versatility, responsiveness, and timeless sound.

Each pickup is meticulously hand-assembled by Seymour Duncan’s elite Custom Shop team under the direction of Maricela “MJ” Juarez. Authentic vintage construction details such as butyrate bobbins, long-leg baseplates, maple spacers, and single-conductor wiring ensure historical accuracy, while rough-cast Alnico V magnets restore the feel and response of early P.A.F. designs. Finished with commemorative packaging and signature detailing, this set stands as a collector-grade tribute to 50 years of tonal excellence.

Key Features

• 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Humbucker Set
• Based on Seymour’s personal interpretation of a vintage P.A.F. humbucker
• Hand-built in an ultra-limited run of only 500 sets worldwide
• Alnico V magnet design for open, airy vintage tone
• Bridge pickup delivers articulate attack with smooth sustain
• Neck pickup provides warm, clear tone with scooped mids
• Matched set known as the “Vintage Blues” configuration
• Authentic early-spec construction including butyrate bobbins and long-leg baseplates
• Single-conductor wiring for vintage-correct response
• Hand-signed by Seymour W. Duncan and Maricela “MJ” Juarez
• Collector-grade packaging and lightly aged vintage styling
• Available in Black and Zebra finishes

Technical Specifications

Product Name: 50th Anniversary ‘59 Model Limited Edition Humbucker Set
Part Number: 11828-127-B
Strings: 6
Position: Set
Magnet Type: Alnico V (rough-cast)
Wiring: Single-conductor (vintage spec)
Construction: Custom Shop hand-built
Color: Black
Edition: Limited to 500 sets worldwide

What’s Included

50th Anniversary ‘59 Model Limited Edition Humbucker Set (Black)
Commemorative Custom Shop packaging
Signed pickup baseplates (Seymour W. Duncan & MJ Juarez)