Seymour Duncan SL59-1b Little 59 Strat Parchment Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11205-22-P
Description
Seymour Duncan SL59-1b Little '59 Strat Parchment Bridge Pickup
The Little '59 captures classic single-coil articulation in a compact humbucker footprint, making it an excellent bridge choice for home-studio setups and retrofit applications. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this parchment-colored pickup delivers vintage-voiced clarity with presence and harmonic richness—ideal for tracking sessions where definition and note separation matter. The moderate output and ceramic magnet character track cleanly through interfaces and respond predictably to compression, EQ, and drive during the mixing stage.
Tone & Resonance Profile
The 4.6 KHz resonant peak and 7-rated treble response push articulate highs and clear transients forward in a mix, while the 5-rated midrange and 6-rated bass stay focused without masking other instruments. 11.7 kΩ DC resistance and moderate output produce a balanced signal that records cleanly and sits naturally alongside other tracks, respecting your recording chain's headroom and responding well to subtle gain staging adjustments.
Construction & Compatibility
Wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback for noise-free recording sessions, and the four-conductor lead offers coil-split flexibility for expanding your tonal palette across takes. The single-coil-sized humbucker design fits standard bridge humbucker routes without additional modification, simplifying installation on compatible Strat models so you can focus on recording.
Key Features
- Type: Single Coil Size Humbucker
- Position: Bridge
- DC Resistance: 11.7 kΩ
- Impedance: 11.78 kΩ
- Resonant Peak: 4.6 KHz
- Magnet: Ceramic
- Output: Moderate
- EQ Profile: Bass 6 / Mid 5 / Treble 7
- Wax Potted for squeal-free operation
- Four-conductor cable for coil-split compatibility
- 6-string configuration
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
This Little '59 combines vintage single-coil character with humbucking versatility and build quality, delivering articulate, feedback-free recordings in a compact format.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Little '59 is a compact humbucking bridge pickup engineered for articulate highs, clean transients, and balanced midrange response that sits clearly in a mix without muddiness. Hand-built with wax potting and a 4.6 kHz resonant peak, it captures vintage single-coil brightness while offering the controlled sustain and feedback rejection that studio sessions demand. Its moderate output and four-conductor lead make it ideal for home recording applications where note separation and coil-split flexibility enhance production versatility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Home Recording
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my Stratocaster without routing?
Yes. The Little '59 uses a single-coil footprint in a humbucker-format design, so it installs directly into a standard Stratocaster bridge position without additional modification or routing.
What genres does this pickup work best for?
The Little '59 excels in blues, rock, jazz, and studio sessions. Its articulate highs and balanced midrange suit players prioritizing note definition over high-gain applications; it is not optimized for metal or djent playing.
Is this pickup prone to feedback?
No. The pickup is wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback, providing squeal-free operation even in live or high-volume settings.
What does the four-conductor cable offer?
The four-conductor lead enables coil-split functionality, allowing you to switch between humbucking and single-coil-like tones for expanded sonic range in recording or live use.
What is the output level of this pickup?
The Little '59 has moderate output with 11.7 kΩ DC resistance, meaning it respects your amp's natural breakup and responds predictably to drive pedals without excessive signal saturation.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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