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DiMarzio Pro Track vs Seymour Duncan Little '59 (SL59-1)

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Compared with the DiMarzio Pro Track, the Seymour Duncan Little '59 (SL59-1) has lower output, a brighter top end and more bass.

Specs side by side

differs marks specs where they part ways
SpecDiMarzio Pro TrackSeymour Duncan Little '59 (SL59-1)
DC resistancediffers7.7k9.86k
Inductancediffers6.39 H (compiled)5.40 H (measured, 2 readings)
MagnetCeramicCeramic
CoilHum-cancellingHum-cancelling
Resonant peakdiffers5.8 kHz (Seymour Duncan's own test load)
Bass (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand3 / 106 / 10
Mids (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand5.25 / 105 / 10
Treble (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand3.5 / 107 / 10
SlotdiffersStrat single-coilneck Strat single-coil
Traitshigh output, dark, tight & aggressive, noiselesshigh output, tight & aggressive, noiseless

How close on each spec

100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works

Output
76
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
59
each against its maker's average
Mids
94
each against its maker's average
Bass
55
each against its maker's average

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What players and reviewers say

On the Seymour Duncan Little '59 (SL59-1)

You're really looking for a woody, clear, articulate character that can even also be considered chimey.
Darth Phineas · Aug 5, 2020Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
The vibe is open with slightly controlled lows and crisp highs.
Darth Phineas · Aug 5, 2020Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
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