Seymour Duncan SSL-3 WH RW/RP

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Seymour Duncan SSL-3 WH RW/RP

Seymour Duncan

SSL-3 WH RW/RP

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 317514
Model: SSL-3 WH RW/RP
Price: $130.90

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The SSL-3 is a fantastic choice if you're after that classic Strat quack, especially in a modern guitar where hum can be an issue. Its reversed winding and alnico 5 magnet provide a balanced and articulate tone perfect for blues, classic rock, and clean to slightly overdriven sounds. It's a premium-priced pickup that delivers a lot of bang for your buck.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan SSL-3 WH RW/RP
  • Pickup for Electric Guitar
  • "Hot Strat" - Single coil
  • Reversed polarity and winding
  • For center position
  • In combination with neck or bridge sing coil background noise is eliminated
  • Includes white cap
PROS
  • • Reversed winding eliminates hum when paired with standard Strat pickups.
  • • Bright, articulate tone with a touch of vintage warmth and clarity.
  • • Alnico 5 magnet delivers a balanced response across the frequency spectrum.
  • • Included white plastic cover provides a classic Strat aesthetic and shielding.
CONS
  • • Output level might be too low for high-gain, modern distortion styles.
  • • Reversed polarity requires careful wiring, potentially needing a technician.
  • • Limited versatility; excels in Strat-style tones, less suited for extreme genres.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Middle
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level 7.5
DC Resistance 5.4 kΩ
Mounting Four-hole Strat style
Cover White plastic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, as long as your guitar uses standard Strat single-coil spacing and wiring, the SSL-3 will physically fit and function.
The reversed winding eliminates hum when used with standard neck and bridge pickups, providing a quieter playing experience and a slightly different tonal character.
While it's a drop-in replacement, be mindful of the reversed polarity – you might need to reverse the wiring to ensure correct phase relationship with your other pickups.

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