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Description
Transform your Telecaster into a rock-ready powerhouse with the Seymour Duncan Little '59 Pickup. This innovative pickup merges the iconic, full-bodied tone of a '59 P.A.F. humbucker with the unmistakable twang of a Telecaster, creating a sound that's both unique and versatile. Designed as a direct drop-in replacement, it's crafted to fit seamlessly into the bridge position of your Tele without any modifications. The Little '59's medium output delivers a warm, smooth tone ideal for genres ranging from country and jazz to blues and classic rock.
The Little '59's craftsmanship is evident in its construction. Hand-made in Santa Barbara, CA, it features a durable ceramic bar magnet and a 4-conductor lead wire, allowing you to experiment with parallel and split wiring options for added flexibility. Additionally, it's wax potted to ensure squeal-free performance even at high volumes. Whether you're looking to beef up your Tele's sound or maintain its classic roots, this pickup offers the perfect balance of power and precision, making it a cherished addition to any guitarist's arsenal.
Key Features:
- Single-coil-sized humbucker with P.A.F.-style tones
- Enhanced with classic Telecaster twang
- Medium-output for a warm, smooth sound
- 4-conductor lead wire for versatile wiring options
- Ceramic bar magnet for robust performance
- Wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Hand-made in Santa Barbara, CA
- Direct drop-in replacement for Telecaster bridge position
- Available in black only
Videos
Matt Thorpe
Seymour Duncan Little '59 Neck Pickup - USA Fender Strat - Demo Cleaner Tone
Seymour Duncan Little '59 Neck Pickup - USA Fender Strat - Demo Cleaner Tone
Matt Thorpe
SEYMOUR DUNCAN LITTLE '59 INSTALLATION | ALVIN DE LEON (2019)
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Seymour Duncan Little 59 Pickup - Neck (No talking)
Emanuele Boldarin
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 14 Ratings
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Great for neck-position soloing in any style
It's.... Well, it's a Little '59! Single-coil-sized version of Duncan's original "P.A.F." style pickup, and it's very close to a regular '59 in the sound and response. The way they approach it is totally different of course - this one uses a ceramic magnet instead of the Alnico V in the full-sized '59, as well as a different winding and dual rows of polepiece screws - but that's expected when trying to get a P.A.F. sound out of a single-coil housing.
"Vintage" output level, balanced low and high end with a slightly scooped midrange, somewhat "spongey" or "loose" feel. It's great for smooth, articulate neck-position soloing; clean, overdriven, and heavily-distorted rhythm across a range of styles; and really nice coil-split or out-of-phase tones using the 4-conductor wiring (I go with coil-split). And as you'd expect, the Little '59 is spot-on for jazz with the volume and tone controls rolled back a bit.
Artist usage
Add artistIn this photo, you can see Billie Joe Armstrong with his Fender 72 Telecaster Custom modded with Seymour Duncan Little 59 pickup on bridge.
Einziger is one of Seymour Duncan's featured artists who play the Little '59.
In a recent Rig Rundown with Premier Guitar, Patrick Stump confirms that his guitars are equipped with Seymour Duncan Little '59 pickups in the neck position.
Andy hull uses a Seymour Duncan Little ‘59 tele bridge pickup wired direct to the output Jack. All other wiring is removed.
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