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

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

The SL59-1n Little '59 captures the warmth and articulation of a vintage PAF in a single-coil-sized format, making it an excellent choice for neck position recording and mixing work. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with ceramic magnets and wax potting, this pickup combines classic voicing with modern reliability and low noise operation—essential qualities for clean, detailed tracking in any studio context.

Tone & Electronics

With a DC resistance of 9.86 kΩ and a resonant peak at 5.8 kHz, this neck pickup produces a naturally balanced response across the frequency spectrum ideal for both solo and ensemble recordings. The EQ curve of 6 / 5 / 7 (Bass / Mid / Treble) ensures smooth lows, neutral midrange character, and articulate highs—a full-bodied tone characteristic of P.A.F.-voiced designs that sits naturally in dense mixes without requiring extensive post-processing.

Design & Build

Constructed with a ceramic bar magnet and wax potted for squeal-free operation, this pickup delivers consistency across multiple takes and sessions. Adjustable pole pieces allow precise string balance optimization during instrument setup, while the four-conductor lead wire provides flexibility for multiple wiring configurations and coil-splitting options—expanding sonic possibilities within a single session.

Key Features

• P.A.F.-voiced single-coil-sized humbucker
• DC Resistance: 9.86 kΩ (neck model)
• Resonant Peak: 5.8 kHz
• EQ: 6 Bass / 5 Mid / 7 Treble
• Ceramic bar magnet
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Wax potted for squeal-free operation
• Adjustable pole pieces
• Four-conductor lead wire
• Four-conductor hookup cable included

The SL59-1n combines Seymour Duncan's craft heritage with practical engineering, delivering a versatile neck pickup that performs reliably across vintage-styled arrangements and contemporary production approaches.