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Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little '59 for Strat Cream Pickup vs Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little 59 Strat Parchment Pickup

Both are the same Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little '59 neck pickup with identical electrical specs (9.86 kΩ, 5.8 kHz peak), differing only in cosmetic finish: Cream versus Parchment. Choose based purely on which color matches your guitar's aesthetic.

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Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little '59 for Strat Cream Pickup

$99.00
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Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little 59 Strat Parchment Pickup

$99.00
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Specs side by side

Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little '59 for Strat Cream PickupSeymour Duncan SL59-1n Little 59 Strat Parchment Pickup
Price$99.00$99.00
BrandSeymour DuncanSeymour Duncan
ConditionNewNew

Why choose Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little '59 for Strat Cream Pickup

  • Cream finish matches vintage-style guitars
  • Warm, articulate PAF voicing with full-bodied response
  • Wax-potted construction eliminates feedback

Why choose Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little 59 Strat Parchment Pickup

  • Parchment finish offers warmer vintage appearance
  • Identical tone and specs at same price
  • Single-coil format fits Strat neck cavity without modification
Bottom line: These pickups are electronically and tonally identical—the SL59-1n design is consistent across both finishes. Pick Cream for brighter aesthetics or Parchment for a warmer vintage look; your ears won't hear a difference.

Frequently asked questions

Are the Cream and Parchment versions tonally different?

No. Both feature identical 9.86 kΩ impedance, 5.8 kHz resonant peak, ceramic bar magnet, and wax-potted construction. The difference is purely visual finish.

Will this pickup fit my Strat without modifications?

Yes. The SL59-1n is engineered as a single-coil physical size dual-coil humbucker, fitting standard Strat neck cavities without routing or modification.

Is this pickup suitable for blues and jazz?

Yes. The warm, articulate PAF voicing with balanced EQ (6 Bass / 5 Mid / 7 Treble) is ideal for blues, jazz, and rock. It is not recommended for metal or djent styles.

What wiring flexibility does it offer?

The four-conductor lead wire and included hookup cable enable multiple wiring configurations and coil-splitting options for modern guitar setups.

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