Seymour Duncan SSL-5 Custom Staggered

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Seymour Duncan SSL-5 Custom Staggered

Seymour Duncan

SSL-5 Custom Staggered

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Product Info

Article Number: 172711
Model: SSL-5 Custom Staggered
Price: $119.90

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The SSL-5 Custom Staggered is a fantastic upgrade for Strat-style guitars needing more bite. It’s got that classic single-coil clarity but with a noticeable boost in output and sustain, making it ideal for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles where you want a single-coil vibe without losing headroom. It's a serious performer at a very reasonable price.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan SSL-5 Custom Staggered ST-style
  • Pickup
  • Custom staggered ST-style
  • Position Bridge/Middle/Neck
  • Due to its stronger magnetic field and its special coil it offers more output
  • more sustain and perfect harmonics
  • Suitable for all positions
  • Colour: White

*Note:* Register your product on www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Staggered design minimizes microphonic squeals, a real blessing.
  • • Alnico 5 magnet delivers a punchy, articulate tone.
  • • Versatile enough for Stratocaster positions – neck, middle, bridge.
  • • Excellent value; performance punches far above its price bracket.
CONS
  • • Can be a bit overwound for very subtle, nuanced vintage tones.
  • • White plastic cover might not suit all aesthetic preferences.
  • • Higher output may require tweaking amp settings for optimal results.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge/Middle/Neck
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level Medium-High
DC Resistance 5.8k Ohms
Mounting Four-Hole Stratocaster Style
Cover White Plastic

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Frequently Asked Questions

It reduces proximity effect and microphonics, leading to a tighter, more controlled tone with less unwanted noise, particularly when distortion is used.
While it captures the essence of a vintage single coil, the Alnico 5 magnet and slightly higher output offer a more modern, aggressive edge, so it’s a ‘hotter’ option.
It’s possible, but the significant output difference may create an imbalance; careful volume blending and EQ adjustments will likely be required for a cohesive sound.

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