Seymour Duncan SL59-1B WH
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Seymour Duncan
SL59-1B WH
Product Info
Article Number:
165660
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SL59-1B WH
Category:
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
Price:
$148.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SL59-1B is a brilliant recreation of a classic humbucker tone, shrunk down to fit a Strat. It's fantastic for players chasing that vintage, slightly overdriven single-coil vibe without the harshness—especially great for blues, rock, and country players wanting a warm, responsive bridge pickup.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan SL59-1B WH
- Pickup
- "Little '59"
- For S-style electric guitars
- The legendary 1959 P.A.F. in single coil format
- For bridge position
- Colour: White
PROS
- • Authentic '59 P.A.F. voicing in a single-coil format.
- • Alnico 5 magnet delivers a warm, articulate, and balanced tone.
- • Excellent for Strat-style guitars lacking vintage character.
- • Solid construction ensures reliable performance and longevity.
CONS
- • Bridge position only; not ideal for neck or middle pickup slots.
- • May require modification for guitars with non-standard pickup cavities.
- • Output level might be low for players seeking a very high-gain sound.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
6.2 kΩ
Mounting
Four-conductor wiring for coil splitting
Coil Split
Yes
Similar Products
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly warmer and fatter than a typical Strat bridge pickup, with more midrange presence and less brittle high-end.
Yes, the four-conductor wiring allows for coil splitting, providing a surprisingly usable and articulate single-coil tone, though it's a bit darker than a traditional Strat single-coil.
While versatile, it’s more suited to classic rock and blues; its output is moderate, so high-gain players might find it lacking in aggressive distortion.
