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product_id: 1466036
title: "Seymour Duncan Little '59' Strat - Neck/Middle Black - Electric Guitar Pickup"
brand: "seymour duncan"
price: "VT38691"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 12
category: "Seymour Duncan"
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# 9.8k DCR ceramic magnet power Single-coil size humbucker fit 4-conductor wiring versatility Seymour Duncan Little '59' Strat - Neck/Middle Black - Electric Guitar Pickup

**Brand:** seymour duncan
**Price:** VT38691
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Transform your Strat with Les Paul power—without losing the vibe!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seymour Duncan Little '59' Strat - Neck/Middle Black - Electric Guitar Pickup by seymour duncan
- **How much does it cost?** VT38691 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- seymour duncan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seymour duncan brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Dynamic Midrange Punch:** Cut through the mix with a strong, clear midrange that’s perfect for solos and chords alike.
- • **Road-Tested Reliability:** Wax potted to eliminate feedback, making it your go-to pickup for studio or stage.
- • **Versatile Wiring Options:** 4-conductor lead lets you switch between parallel, series, and coil-split modes for tonal freedom.
- • **Handcrafted in California:** Meticulously built by seasoned artisans for premium sound and squeal-free performance.
- • **Classic P.A.F. Tone, Modern Fit:** Get vintage humbucker warmth in a sleek single-coil footprint—no routing needed.

## Overview

The Seymour Duncan SL59-1 Little '59 Humbucker Neck Pickup delivers the iconic P.A.F. humbucker sound in a compact single-coil size, fitting standard Strat routes effortlessly. Featuring a 9.8k DCR ceramic magnet and 4-conductor wiring, it offers rich midrange punch, tonal versatility, and squeal-free operation. Handmade in Santa Barbara, CA, this pickup is perfect for players seeking vintage warmth with modern adaptability across genres from blues to rock.

## Description

With the SL59-1 Little '59, Seymour Duncan lets Strat players add the classic P.A.F. humbucker sound to their tonal arsenal. The SL59-1 Little '59fits perfectly into existing single-coil Stratocaster pickguards with no need for modification. The resulting sound is the same humbucker tone that has made the P.A.F. the standard by which other humbuckers are judged. The polepieces are adjustable, allowing you to get your tone just right, as well as adjusting the balance from string to string. P.A.F. sound in a single-coil: the SL59-1 Little '59! Seymour Duncan SL59-1 Little '59 at a Glance: Sound Complete setup Sound The SL59-1 Little '59 P.A.F.-voiced single-coil-sized humbucker is great for country, jazz, blues, funk, classic rock and heavy rock. This little brute was designed to impart the warm, smooth tone of an old Patent Applied For humbucker in a direct replacement, single-coil size. It possesses an even, dynamic response, and its

Review: Hot, Punchy, and Super Versatile - The SL-59 is an amazing pickup—hot enough for thick, saturated tones but still clear and dynamic for cleaner playing. It has a strong midrange punch without getting muddy, and it responds really well to picking dynamics. Perfect for rock and metal, but I’ve also used it for blues and it sounds great. Highly recommend if you want a versatile single-coil replacement with some extra bite.
Review: Basically turns your Neck Position into a 59 Les Paul - So I had the Gilmour Black strat setup but the Fender Fat 50's were not taking distortion very well... or high end pedals like Thorpy . I loved how it sounded clean though... but I just got tired of the weird wobble effect by the magnetic pull of the pups so I decided to go with sonethibg like a humbucker... I didn't want to lose the stratiness of my guitar so I got a Duckbucker for the middle, which the say if you put it in between two higher output pickups you get the quack and twang... I left the Bridge intact with the SSL-5. The neck has always been my favorite position , I love warmer tones... I did lose some chime and bell tones with the Little 59' but man... this pickup has a lot of balls. Very nice output, very nice cleans and best of all, it takes all my pedals like a champ... super smooth and amazing fuzz, overdrive or distortion... as promised the duckbucker gives me the strat tones from position 3 and down... position 4 sound similar to the 5th but with more high end sparkle... I was impressed by this pickup and I'm still getting used to it and experimenting. But it definitely feels like the best of both worlds... I was ready to start using my Les Paul, even though I was missing the whammy bar, but now I basically have a Les Paul on the neck and a strat on the lower positions and I can still use the tremolo arm even on the 59 Les Paul position ;) Overall I think it would be extremely difficult to not like/love this pickup... like I said, I did lose low end sparkle and chime... so it definitely does not sound like a Single Coil... but it's silent and has all the qualities of a Humbucker... I no longer have the Gilmour Setup, but that's a good thing... my guitar now looks a bit different, changed a few knobs to black... and now it sounds completaly different. I am stoked and can't wait to record and hear how it sounds!

## Features

- A roadworthy set of our Little ‘59s take your guitar from gator country to big city back alleys and everywhere in between. The Little ‘59 neck pickup has a slightly stronger treble emphasis than a traditional P.A.F., with added articulation. It’s a single coil sized humbucker with a nice, balanced P.A.F.-like response for big, full chords, and fat, punchy solos.
- The 4-conductor lead wire gives you access to parallel and split wiring options for added versatility. This pickup is a drop-in for most standard single coil pickup routes.
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA, the Little ‘59 for Strat pickups come with ceramic magnets, 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options, and are wax potted for squeal-free operation.
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California: Seymour Duncan takes pride in designing and crafting our products to create the most amazing sound possible. That starts with providing an environment that attracts and retains our great team of engineers, product designers and craftsmen, many of whom have been with the company for decades.
- DCR Neck: 9.80, Magnet: Ceramic, 4c Shielded Cable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002E1I9Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,799 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #107 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Guitar |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (303) |
| Date First Available | July 10, 2007 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| Item model number | SL59-1N BLK |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 7.09 x 3.54 x 1.57 inches |
| Signal Format | Analog |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Seymour Duncan
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Guitar
- **Included Components:** 1 x Humbucker
- **Item Weight:** 5.28 ounces
- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 45 RPM
- **Model Name:** Little '59 for Strat
- **Special Feature:** Mimics P.A.F. humbucker tone in single-coil size, Adjustable polepieces
- **Style:** Boom microphone stand with a telescoping boom arm

## Images

![Seymour Duncan Little '59' Strat - Neck/Middle Black - Electric Guitar Pickup - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Y7DTtU4mL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hot, Punchy, and Super Versatile
*by J***S on August 24, 2025*

The SL-59 is an amazing pickup—hot enough for thick, saturated tones but still clear and dynamic for cleaner playing. It has a strong midrange punch without getting muddy, and it responds really well to picking dynamics. Perfect for rock and metal, but I’ve also used it for blues and it sounds great. Highly recommend if you want a versatile single-coil replacement with some extra bite.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Basically turns your Neck Position into a 59 Les Paul
*by D***H on May 13, 2017*

So I had the Gilmour Black strat setup but the Fender Fat 50's were not taking distortion very well... or high end pedals like Thorpy . I loved how it sounded clean though... but I just got tired of the weird wobble effect by the magnetic pull of the pups so I decided to go with sonethibg like a humbucker... I didn't want to lose the stratiness of my guitar so I got a Duckbucker for the middle, which the say if you put it in between two higher output pickups you get the quack and twang... I left the Bridge intact with the SSL-5. The neck has always been my favorite position , I love warmer tones... I did lose some chime and bell tones with the Little 59' but man... this pickup has a lot of balls. Very nice output, very nice cleans and best of all, it takes all my pedals like a champ... super smooth and amazing fuzz, overdrive or distortion... as promised the duckbucker gives me the strat tones from position 3 and down... position 4 sound similar to the 5th but with more high end sparkle... I was impressed by this pickup and I'm still getting used to it and experimenting. But it definitely feels like the best of both worlds... I was ready to start using my Les Paul, even though I was missing the whammy bar, but now I basically have a Les Paul on the neck and a strat on the lower positions and I can still use the tremolo arm even on the 59 Les Paul position ;) Overall I think it would be extremely difficult to not like/love this pickup... like I said, I did lose low end sparkle and chime... so it definitely does not sound like a Single Coil... but it's silent and has all the qualities of a Humbucker... I no longer have the Gilmour Setup, but that's a good thing... my guitar now looks a bit different, changed a few knobs to black... and now it sounds completaly different. I am stoked and can't wait to record and hear how it sounds!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sound and Versatility
*by E***T on November 13, 2024*

I installed a JB JR and two Lil 59s in a custom guitar recently, with a switch to split them. The customer very much wanted the fender single coil quack in positions 2 and 4. Thank goodness these pickups delivered it for him in addition to classic humbucker tones. They look good too! I'd use this combo again.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-18*