Seymour Duncan SL59-1B Little 59 Strat Bridge Humbucker, Parchment

Seymour Duncan SL59-1B Little 59 Strat Bridge Humbucker Parchment – Vintage humbucker sound in a single-coil format

With the Seymour Duncan SL59-1B Little 59 Strat Bridge Humbucker Parchment, you can bring the legendary sound of a 1959 P.A.F. humbucker directly into your Stratocaster —without any routing and without compromising on design. This pickup, specially developed for the bridge position, combines powerful humbucker output with the look and fit of a single-coil. Ideal for any guitarist who wants to upgrade their Strat without losing its classic character.

In the Parchment color variant, the pickup blends particularly harmoniously with vintage or cream-colored pickguards, creating a cohesive overall look—not only sonically but also visually.

Seymour Duncan – Pickups with Tradition and Innovation

Seymour Duncan is known worldwide for its high-quality pickups, which have shaped the sound of countless guitarists. The Little 59 SL59-1B is a prime example of the brand’s commitment to bringing legendary sounds into compact formats using modern technology—perfect for Strat models that lack space for classic humbuckers.

With decades of experience in pickup design, Seymour Duncan offers guitarists around the world the opportunity to shape their own unique sound—whether in the studio, on stage, or in their home rehearsal room.

Technical Details of the Seymour Duncan SL59-1B Little 59 Strat Bridge Humbucker Parchment

The SL59-1B is designed for the bridge position and delivers a rich, warm tone with slightly compressed dynamics, reminiscent of classic P.A.F. humbuckers. Ideal for rock, blues, fusion, or pop—this pickup adds more punch, sustain, and presence to your solos and power chords.

With its 4-wire wiring, the pickup offers numerous wiring options such as coil splitting, parallel, or series operation—ideal for guitarists who want to get more flexibility out of their guitar. Despite its single-coil format, the SL59-1B produces a true humbucker sound with low noise and high cut-through.

The Parchment finish gives the pickup a subtle, classic look that pairs especially well with vintage Strats or light-colored pickguards. The build quality is—typical of Seymour Duncan—top-notch, featuring high-quality components for maximum durability and sound fidelity.

Why the Seymour Duncan SL59-1B Parchment is the perfect choice for your Strat

Want to get more output, warmth, and sustain out of your Stratocaster without modifying the body or giving up the familiar single-coil format? Then the Seymour Duncan SL59-1B Little 59 Strat Bridge Humbucker Parchment is exactly the right pickup for you.

It delivers classic humbucker sound in a compact format, offers versatile wiring options, and looks particularly elegant in the Parchment finish. Its easy integration into existing Strat setups makes it the ideal choice for modifications and tone enhancements—without compromising on style or construction.

Features:

• Seymour Duncan SL59-1B Humbucker
• Single-coil format—compatible with Stratocaster models
• Position: Bridge
• Legendary 1959 P.A.F. sound in a compact housing
• 4-wire wiring for flexible configurations (split, parallel, etc.)
• Color: Parchment
• Ideal for all Strat guitars; no routing required
• Warm, assertive tone with reduced noise

Specs:

• Pickup type: Humbucker
• Pickup-Type: passive
• Strings: 6
• Color: White
• Type: Pickup
• Theme: Guitars and Basses

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