Seymour Duncan SL59-1B Parchment
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Seymour Duncan
SL59-1B Parchment
Product Info
Article Number:
456845
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SL59-1B Parchment
Category:
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
Price:
$148.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SL59-1B nails that classic '59 humbucker vibe, but shrunk down for a single-coil slot. It's a great option for Strat or Tele players wanting a hotter, thicker tone while retaining coil-splitting options – perfect for rock, blues, and country players who want a vintage edge without the full humbucker size.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan SL59-1B Parchment
- Humbucker in Single Coil Format
- Brilliant '59 Vintage "Patent Applied For" (PAF) humbucker sound
- Position: Bridge
- Output: Medium
- Connectors: 4-Wire
- DC Resistance: 11.7 kOhm
- Ceramic magnet
- Colour: Parchment
- Made in USA
*Note: * Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/Warranty to extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Authentic '59 PAF voicing, surprisingly warm for a ceramic pickup
- • 4-wire design offers true coil-splitting versatility
- • Parchment housing provides a vintage aesthetic and reduced microphonic noise
- • Excellent build quality; Seymour Duncan's reputation for reliability shines
CONS
- • Ceramic magnet lacks the open, airy feel of Alnico II or IV
- • Bridge position can be a bit aggressive for some players' tastes
- • Parchment housing can be more susceptible to staining than plastic
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
11.7 kOhm
Mounting
4-Hole
Coil Split
Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the essential character—the warmth and mid-range punch—but lacks the nuance and complexity of a truly aged, original PAF. It’s a very good approximation, especially considering the price.
The coil-split offers a usable single-coil tone, but it's inherently a bit darker than a true single-coil due to the humbucker construction. It's best suited for rhythm playing and won't have that bright, glassy clarity.
While Alnico magnets are often preferred for vintage sounds, the ceramic provides a more aggressive edge that can be desirable. It’s a trade-off; you lose some airiness but gain higher output and tighter bass response.
