What guitar does this pickup fit?

The SLD-1N is purpose-designed for Danelectro-style instruments in the neck position, with a rear-mount bracket that fits standard Danelectro cavities.

Why does this pickup have reverse wind reverse polarity winding?

RWRP winding enables hum-free operation when the SLD-1N is paired with standard single-coil pickups in bridge or middle positions, eliminating 60-cycle hum that would otherwise occur.

What makes this better than older lipstick pickups?

Hand-built with modern construction including vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback, 2-conductor shielded lead wire for clean signal transfer, and precision engineering that ensures long-term stability and low noise.

Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain music?

No—the SLD-1N is optimized for vintage tone, warm midrange, and articulate response, making it best suited for indie, alternative rock, and studio sessions rather than metal or high-gain applications.

What magnet does it use?

The SLD-1N uses an Alnico 5 bar magnet, which generates the warm, vocal midrange character characteristic of authentic lipstick-tube designs.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

Seymour Duncan SLD-1N Lipstick Tube for Danelectro Neck Pickup

The SLD-1N is a replacement neck pickup for Danelectro-style instruments, engineered to deliver the characterful midrange and articulate response that made lipstick pickups a studio staple. This hand-built unit channels vintage tone through modern construction methods, making it an essential choice for tracking and mixing sessions that demand the distinctive offset-guitar voice.

Design & Build Quality

Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA, the SLD-1N combines traditional Lipstick tube construction with precision engineering. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures long-term stability, while the rear-mount bracket simplifies installation into standard Danelectro cavities.

Tone & Recording Character

An Alnico 5 bar magnet generates the warm, vocal midrange characteristic of lipstick designs, with reverse wind reverse polarity (RWRP) winding enabling hum-free operation when paired with standard single-coil pickups. The 2-conductor shielded lead wire ensures clean signal transfer with minimal noise, delivering articulate tracking clarity and predictable behavior through the mixing chain.

Key Features

Alnico 5 bar magnet for warm, midrange-focused tone
Reverse wind reverse polarity (RWRP) winding
2-conductor shielded lead wire
Rear-mount bracket with traditional Lipstick cover
Vacuum wax potted for feedback elimination
Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
Purpose-designed for Danelectro neck position
Part number 11302-20

The SLD-1N delivers authentic lipstick-tube character with the reliability of modern construction, making it the go-to choice for Danelectro setups that need studio-grade consistency and tonal definition.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States

Best suited for	Vintage restoration, Studio sessions, Indie, Alternative Rock
Tonal character	Warm midrange, articulate, vocal character, low noise, vintage tone
Less specialized for	Metal, High-gain applications (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional