Seymour Duncan SA-3XL Woody XL Series
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Seymour Duncan
SA-3XL Woody XL Series
Product Info
Article Number:
235270
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SA-3XL Woody XL Series
Category:
Magnetic Pickups for Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$170.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SA-3XL Woody XL is a great choice if you’re looking for a magnetic pickup that delivers a powerful, amplified acoustic tone without the brittle edge some magnetic pickups have. The wooden housing really adds a touch of warmth and helps tame feedback, making it perfect for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a robust amplified acoustic sound.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan SA-3XL Woody XL Series
- Electro - Magnetic Pickup
- From the Woody series
- For sound hole mounting
- Wooden housing
- Vertical humbucker
- Adjustable pole pieces
- For sound holes min. 94mm to max. 100mm
PROS
- • Solid wood housing minimizes feedback and adds warmth
- • Vertical humbucker design delivers a full, balanced tone
- • Adjustable pole pieces allow for precise output balancing
- • Seymour Duncan’s reputation for quality and consistent performance
CONS
- • Soundhole size restriction limits compatibility with some guitars
- • Magnetic pickups inherently lack the nuance of piezo systems
- • Woody housing can add a bit of weight to the instrument
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Guitar Pickup
Strings
Suitable for 6 or 12 string acoustics
Output
Medium-High, suitable for a variety of amps and PA systems
Installation
Soundhole mounting with adjustable mounting bracket
Controls
None - passive pickup requiring external preamp/EQ for volume and tone shaping
Weight
Approximately 140g (0.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The wood adds a subtle warmth and resonance, softening the typically more aggressive character of magnetic pickups – it’s a noticeable improvement over purely plastic designs.
While it can handle fingerstyle, it's really designed for a more percussive, strummed acoustic sound; the magnetic nature emphasizes attack and low-mids.
A quality acoustic preamp with EQ capabilities, like a Radial Tone Hart or similar, will allow you to shape the tone and boost the signal for optimal stage volume.
