Seymour Duncan Little '59, Strat White Pickup Set
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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
- 11208-22-W
Description
Seymour Duncan Little '59, Strat White Pickup Set
The Little '59 brings authentic vintage warmth and articulation to your Strat in a compact, lower-output voicing designed for players who need balanced response across all three positions. Hand-built with ceramic magnets and potted for stability, these pickups eliminate microphonic feedback while preserving the clarity and snap that make single-coils cut through live. They excel at capturing nuanced finger dynamics—delivering clean tones with natural compression, tight definition through overdrive, and the responsiveness that matters on stage.
Tone & Electronics
The neck and middle models (SL59n) measure 9.86 kΩ DC resistance with a 5.8 kHz resonant peak, while the bridge model (SL59b) sits at 11.78 kΩ with a 4.6 kHz resonant peak. This staggered resistance and frequency response ensure tight, focused bridge tone and expressive, vocal neck and middle positions. The 6/5/7 EQ voicing (Bass/Mid/Treble) leans slightly warm without sacrificing the crisp transients essential to single-coil character.
Construction & Reliability
Each pickup features wax potting to eliminate squealing and feedback under high-gain conditions, critical for reliable performance in professional settings. The 4-conductor lead wire enables multiple wiring configurations, including series, parallel, and split-coil options, giving you flexibility to voice the set to your rig and playing style.
Key Features
- Neck & middle pickup (SL59n) DC resistance: 9.86 kΩ
- Bridge pickup (SL59b) DC resistance: 11.78 kΩ
- Neck resonant peak: 5.8 kHz
- Bridge resonant peak: 4.6 kHz
- EQ voicing: 6/5/7 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
- Ceramic magnets for vintage character and clarity
- Wax potted for squeal-free, feedback-resistant operation
- 4-conductor lead wire for series, parallel, and split-coil wiring
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- Includes four-conductor hookup cable
- Set includes 1x bridge and 2x neck/middle models
- Strat-sized single-coil design (white covers)
This set delivers the articulate, balanced tone and stage-ready reliability that makes it an excellent choice for gigging players and collectors seeking authentic vintage voicing with modern durability.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Little '59 is a hand-built Strat pickup set that combines vintage warmth with crisp, articulate single-coil character—ideal for blues, rock, jazz, and indie players who gig and record. The neck and middle pickups deliver expressive, vocal midrange while the bridge model sits tight and focused, giving you dynamic range from clean definition to controlled breakup without losing clarity. Wax potting eliminates feedback under real-world stage and studio use, and 4-conductor wiring opens up series, parallel, and split-coil options to shape your tone.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level do these pickups suit?
The Little '59 set is engineered for intermediate to professional players who want balanced tone across all three positions and the flexibility to explore multiple wiring configurations. They're designed for working musicians and studio players who value articulation and dynamic response.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best for?
They excel in blues, rock, jazz, indie, and studio sessions where nuanced dynamics and clean-to-crunchy tones matter. They are not voiced for metal or high-gain djent styles, where higher-output humbuckers are typically the better choice.
Can I use different wiring configurations with these pickups?
Yes. Each pickup features a 4-conductor lead wire that supports series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options, letting you voice the set to match your rig and playing style.
What does wax potting do, and why does it matter?
Wax potting eliminates microphonic squealing and feedback under high-gain conditions, ensuring reliable, clean performance whether you're playing live or in the studio. It's critical for professional-level consistency.
How do the neck, middle, and bridge pickups differ tonally?
The neck and middle pickups (9.86 kΩ, 5.8 kHz resonant peak) deliver expressive, vocal midrange; the bridge model (11.78 kΩ, 4.6 kHz peak) sits tighter and more focused. This staggered design ensures balanced response across all positions and smooth position-switching.
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