![]() ![]() Compared to the APS-1, the SSL-1 has a more focused "bell" tone with a light bass response. Perfect for players who need accurate traditional single-coil tone, especially with clean and mildly distorted amp settings. The hand-ground Alnico 5 magnetsand moderate windings (Heavy Formvar wire) yield a bright and punchy tone with vintage output. Recommended for country, pop, surf, rockabilly, blues, ska and classic rock. ![]() ![]() Vintage-correct true single-coil for warm instruments. This is why you will buy from us every time! Not 100% sure yet if this is the perfect pickup for you? No worries, all products are covered under a 21 day exchange policy! Simply swap it out for another one. There are some compromise in the inbetween position, however, this is a trade off you will have to decide upon in favour for thicker and more sustaining bridge lead tones.Product Description NEW Seymour Duncan SSL-1 Vintage Staggered Strat PICKUP for Stratocaster WHITEĭescription: Official American Seymour Duncan SSL-1 Vintage Staggered Pickup for Strat (Single Coil)- Includes pickup, case, screws & instructions- Suitable for Bridge & Neck Position- WHITE COVERĬomments: The STRATosphere is an authorized Seymour Duncan dealer located in New Hampshire. The DC resistance is almost double of traditional single coils (due to extra winds and stronger magnets) however, the overall output is still manageable and easily balanced with the neck and middle pickups. This sacrifices some chime and bell, however becomes more adept for heavier chording/rhythm playing and thicker sounding single notes. Particularly suited to those who are seeking something more than the thinner tone associated with the bridge position of a stratocaster, the SSL-5s imprint a darker and beefier tone. Keeping in mind, these pickups were designed at a time when amplifiers needed a bit of help pushing the front end, in today’s environment, the SSL-5 still has its place. A hot rodded single coil design from some 35+ years ago + a certain affliation with one Mr David Gilmour, its no wonder the SSL5 remains one of Seymour Duncans most popular pickup modelsĪvailable in standard and tapped version (allows coil tap for lower winds via a 3 rd hot wire) however this review is of the standard version ![]()
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