Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little '59 for Strat Black Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11205-21-B
Description
Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little '59 for Strat Black Pickup
The SL59-1n Little '59 delivers humbucker character in a single-coil Strat footprint, making it an excellent neck pickup choice for producers seeking warm, articulate tones with extended harmonic content. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup maintains clarity and definition while adding the midrange presence and harmonic richness that translates beautifully across rock, blues, and alternative sessions—whether tracking lead lines or layering rhythm textures.
Recording & Mix Characteristics
The ceramic bar magnet and moderate output create a balanced, focused tone that sits naturally in the mix without requiring heavy EQ compensation. The 5.8 kHz resonant peak emphasizes midrange articulation, ensuring the neck position cuts through without sounding thin or overly bright, and pairs seamlessly with existing bridge and middle pickups in multi-tracked arrangements.
Studio Installation & Flexibility
Wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal and feedback, delivering consistent, noise-free recording takes across different session conditions. The four-conductor cable supports series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options, allowing you to voice the pickup across multiple configurations within a single instrument.
Key Features
- Dual coil humbucker in single coil size for Strat neck position
- 9.86 kΩ impedance
- 5.8 KHz resonant peak
- Ceramic bar magnet
- Moderate output level
- Four conductor cable for wiring flexibility
- Wax potted construction for squeal-free operation
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
This pickup combines Seymour Duncan's legendary craftsmanship with thoughtful engineering that expands the Stratocaster's sonic range while preserving the clarity needed for professional tracking and mixing.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SL59-1n Little '59 is a neck pickup engineered to sit rich and focused in the mix, adding humbucker-like warmth and midrange definition without muddiness or feedback. Home studio players and producers use it to capture articulate lead tones and layered rhythm textures that cut through without sounding thin, especially when tracking blues, rock, and alternative material. Its 5.8 kHz resonant peak and natural compression make it easy to record and blend, with four-conductor flexibility to explore parallel or split-coil wiring for session versatility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Alternative
- ✓ Clean Tones
- ✓ Lead Work
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the four-conductor cable allow me to do?
The four-conductor cable supports series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options, giving you flexibility to voice the pickup across multiple configurations and customize your tonal palette.
Will this pickup create feedback or noise issues on stage?
No. The pickup uses wax potting construction to eliminate microphonic squeal and feedback, ensuring stable, noise-free operation in any live or studio setting.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The SL59-1n is designed for blues, rock, alternative, and clean-tone playing with emphasis on lead work. Its warm, articulate character with natural compression works well across those styles but is not recommended for metal, thrash, or djent applications.
How does this compare to standard Strat neck pickups?
This pickup delivers humbucker-like midrange presence and harmonic richness in a single-coil Strat size, giving you more tonal depth and sustain than typical vintage single-coil neck pickups while maintaining clarity and definition. It bridges vintage Stratocaster versatility with warmer, more articulate character.
What is the output level and will it match my bridge and middle pickups?
The SL59-1n has moderate output and 9.86 kΩ impedance with a 5.8 kHz resonant peak designed to sit well in a mix without overwhelming your existing bridge and middle pickups, creating balanced, focused tone across all three positions.
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