Seymour Duncan SL59-1b Little '59 for Strat Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11205-22-B
Description
Seymour Duncan SL59-1b Little '59 for Strat Black Pickup
The SL59-1b Little '59 delivers the aggressive bite and clarity of a classic humbucker scaled down to fit a single-coil strat cavity without routing. This bridge pickup combines moderate output with a focused midrange presence that cuts through mix without sacrificing articulation, making it essential for tracking and mixing sessions where vintage-inspired character meets modern definition.
Tone & Frequency Response
A 4.6 kHz resonant peak centers the pickup's response in the presence region, emphasizing string definition and harmonic clarity in recordings. The EQ curve of 6/5/7 (bass/mid/treble) balances a controlled low end with slightly scooped mids and extended highs, yielding a punchy, articulate voice that sits well in both clean and overdriven mix contexts.
Construction & Design
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features a ceramic bar magnet and wax-potted construction to eliminate microphonic squeal and ensure stability during recording sessions. The four-conductor cable provides wiring flexibility for series, parallel, or split configurations, giving you tonal options across different tracking setups.
Key Features
- Single coil size humbucker design for strat bridge position
- Ceramic bar magnet
- 11.78 k impedance
- 4.6 kHz resonant peak for presence-focused response
- Moderate output level
- EQ profile: 6 bass / 5 midrange / 7 treble
- Four-conductor wiring for flexible configuration options
- Wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
The Little '59 delivers the tonal character of a full-size humbucker with the ergonomic fit and studio versatility required for professional recording and production work.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SL59-1b Little '59 is a single-coil-sized bridge humbucker that brings classic, presence-focused tone into your home studio or project setup without body modification. Its 4.6 kHz resonant peak and balanced EQ curve (6/5/7) deliver articulate, cutting highs and controlled lows that sit well in stereo mixes across blues, rock, and indie recordings. Wax-potted construction eliminates microphonic noise during tracking, and four-conductor wiring gives you the flexibility to experiment with series or parallel blending during overdubs and mixing.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my Strat without routing?
Yes—the SL59-1b is specifically designed as a single-coil-sized humbucker for Strat bridge cavities, so no routing or body modification is needed. It drops into a standard Strat bridge position.
What genres and styles is this pickup best for?
The Little '59 excels in blues, rock, jazz, and indie applications. Its aggressive bite and presence-peak clarity work best in styles that value articulation and cut; it is not recommended for metal or thrash metal where extreme output and scooped mids are typical.
What does the four-conductor wiring allow me to do?
Four-conductor wiring gives you the flexibility to wire the pickup in series, parallel, or split configurations, letting you tailor the tone and output to your preferences and your guitar's control layout.
How does the tone compare to other Seymour Duncan options?
The SL59-1b sits between the JB Jr. and full-size '59 in terms of output and aggression—it delivers moderate output with a focused midrange and punchy character suited to both clean and overdriven tones, making it more versatile across genres than high-output metal pickups.
What is wax potting and why does it matter?
Wax potting is a process that stabilizes the coil and magnets, eliminating microphonic feedback and squealing during sustained notes or high-gain playing. This ensures reliable, noise-free operation whether you're playing live or recording.
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