Seymour Duncan SLD-1N - LIPSTICK DANELEC NECK NICKEL
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The "Danelec" Character: Vintage Spirit, Seymour Duncan Style
The SLD-1N draws inspiration from the famous "lipstick" format associated with retro tones and minimalist-looking guitars. In the Seymour Duncan version, this sonic identity is very open, with a naturally airy response and a grain that highlights chords, double-stops, and melodies in clean tones.
For Which Styles and Guitarists?
Tailored for country, pop, and surf, this neck pickup also works very well for blues, jazz, and classic rock when seeking precise attack and a clean low end. Its moderate output level favors amplifiers and pedals that respond to dynamics: the harder you play, the more it "speaks," while maintaining excellent clarity.
Design and Response: Controlled Brightness, Dynamics, and Careful Silence
With its 2-conductor shielded wiring, the SLD-1N is designed for simple and reliable installation. Its 4.3 kOhms resistance signals a very vintage approach: lots of air, minimal compression, and excellent note separation. The 9.4 kHz resonance peak contributes to this typical brightness, ideal for sparkling clean sounds and surf reverbs. The nickel finish provides a classic aesthetic, perfectly matching retro-style guitars.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Magnet | alnico VI |
| Winding | simple |
| Peak | 9.4 kHz |
| Number of conductors | 2 |
| Position | handle |
| Resistance | 4.3 KILOHM |
| Color | Grey |
| Colours | Nickel |
| Model | Seymour Duncan SLD-1N "Lipstick Danelec" |
| Type | electric guitar lipstick-style pickup |
| Applications | Country, Pop, Surf, Blues, Jazz, and Classic Rock |
| Finish | nickel |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does this lipstick pickup offer in the neck position?
Thanks to its 9.4 kHz resonance peak, this pickup delivers a pronounced brightness and an airy response. The single coil winding highlights chords, double-stops, and melodies in a clean tone.
Does the Seymour Duncan SLD-1N use shielded wiring?
The wiring uses 2 shielded conductors. This setup is designed for simple and reliable installation. The electronics are passive.
Which styles suit a Danelec Lipstick pickup?
This model is suited for country, pop, and surf genres, with additional application in blues, jazz, and classic rock.
What is the resistance of the SLD-1N?
With a resistance of 4.3 kOhms, the design adopts a moderate output level. This value promotes a dynamic response with little compression.
Is this pickup intended for the neck position?
Designed for the neck position on electric guitars, this pickup is equipped with an alnico VI magnet. The nickel finish matches the retro aesthetic of the lipstick format.



