Seymour Duncan Little'59\Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11208-33
Description
Seymour Duncan Little'59/Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set
This Little'59/Vintage Stack pairing delivers articulate, vintage-voiced tones in a compact single-coil footprint designed specifically for Telecaster builds. The combination balances clarity and snap with smooth, complex midrange character—ideal for players pursuing authentic offset Fender tones without the bulk of traditional pickups. On stage, these pickups cut through a live mix with definition while maintaining the responsiveness that makes a Tele feel alive under your fingers.
Tonal Character & Output
The bridge Little'59 offers medium output with a 3.4 kHz resonant peak and ceramic bar magnet for punchy attack and defined high-end articulation that sits well in a band context. The neck Vintage Stack features a 7.3 kHz resonant peak with Alnico 5 magnets, delivering warmer response and extended sustain that balances the bridge's brightness across the tonal range. This pairing gives you the snap you need for single-note lines and the body required for chordal work.
Engineering & Reliability
Both pickups are wax potted to eliminate microphonic squealing and unwanted feedback—critical for gigging reliability and consistent tone night to night. The set includes four-conductor cables for flexible wiring options and drops directly into any Fender American Standard Telecaster sized pickup route without modification, meaning minimal downtime if you need to swap or troubleshoot live.
Key Features
- Bridge pickup: 17 kΩ impedance with 3.4 kHz resonant peak
- Neck pickup: 15.88 kΩ impedance with 7.3 kHz resonant peak
- Bridge uses ceramic bar magnet; neck uses Alnico 5 magnet
- Medium output single-coil sized design
- Wax potted construction for noise-free operation
- Four-conductor cables included for series, parallel, and split configurations
- Chrome plated cover on neck pickup
- Black finish
- Drop-in fit for Fender American Standard Telecaster routing
This set combines Seymour Duncan's proven engineering with period-correct voicing for Telecaster players seeking refined vintage articulation and the dependable performance that works night after night in any room.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Little'59/Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set pairs a punchy bridge pickup with a warm, sustained neck pickup to deliver authentic vintage Telecaster tone in a compact, single-coil footprint. Built for intermediate to professional players pursuing country, blues, rock, and indie textures, this set drops straight into any American Standard Telecaster route with zero modification and includes four-conductor cables for flexible wiring. Wax-potted construction kills feedback and microphonics, making these pickups road-reliable and articulate enough to cut through a band mix or shine in a studio session.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the output level and who should use these pickups?
Both pickups offer medium output designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. They excel in country, blues, rock, and indie styles where vintage articulation and clarity matter more than high-gain aggression, making them unsuitable for metal or djent applications.
Will these fit my Telecaster without modification?
Yes, the set drops directly into any Fender American Standard Telecaster pickup route with no modification required. Both pickups are wax potted and come with four-conductor cables for flexible series, parallel, and split wiring configurations.
How do the bridge and neck pickups differ tonally?
The bridge Little'59 features a ceramic bar magnet with a 3.4 kHz resonant peak for punchy attack and high-end snap. The neck Vintage Stack uses an Alnico 5 magnet with a 7.3 kHz resonant peak, delivering warmer response and extended sustain to balance the bridge's brightness.
What does wax potting do?
Wax potting encapsulates the coil windings to eliminate microphonic squealing and unwanted feedback, ensuring noise-free operation whether you're playing live or recording in the studio.
How do these compare to other Tele pickup sets?
The Little'59/Vintage Stack balances articulate vintage voicing with modern noise elimination. Unlike the hotter Seymour Duncan Hot Tele Set, this pairing prioritizes clarity and complex midrange character similar in spirit to the Fender Original Telecaster Single-Coil Set but with enhanced feedback rejection.
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