Guitar WiringThe '59 Model is Duncan's PAF-style Alnico 5 humbucker. Maker chart: neck 7.43 kΩ, 6.8 kHz, EQ 6/3/8. Current retail listings commonly ship 4-conductor; the archived chart listed 1-conductor braid.
Connections at a glance
Use the terminal labels below when planning your circuit. Check the manufacturer's documentation for your exact component revision.
| Terminal | Label | Role | Lead colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot | Hot (black) | Signal hot | black |
| gnd | Ground (green) | Signal return · Ground | green |
| black | North coil finish (white) | Coil finish | white |
| white | South coil finish (red) | Coil finish | red |
| bare | Bare shield | Shield · Ground | bare |
Internal connections
hot → black — North coil: hot to north finish
white → gnd — South coil: south finish to ground