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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-3T Hot Tapped Flat For Strat Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-4 Quarter Pound Tapped Flat For Strat Pickup
The SSL-3T offers warm, sustained tone with reduced treble ideal for country and classic rock, while the SSL-4 Quarter Pound delivers a fatter, punchier P-90-like sound that excels in blues, hard rock, and metal. Choose the SSL-3T for tonal warmth and versatility across genres; choose the SSL-4 for maximum punch and aggression.
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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-3T Hot Tapped Flat For Strat Pickup
Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-4 Quarter Pound Tapped Flat For Strat Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-3T Hot Tapped Flat For Strat Pickup | Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-4 Quarter Pound Tapped Flat For Strat Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Any Position | Any Position |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-3T Hot Tapped Flat For Strat Pickup
- ✓ Warmer tone with reduced treble response suits country, pop, and classic rock
- ✓ Raised Alnico 5 pole pieces create deeper magnetic field for more sustain
- ✓ Tapped version allows dual output levels for tonal flexibility
- ✓ Versatile in bridge position paired with vintage-output neck and middle pickups
Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-4 Quarter Pound Tapped Flat For Strat Pickup
- ✓ P-90-like fat, punchy character delivers aggressive tone for metal and garage rock
- ✓ More than twice the power of traditional single-coil pickups
- ✓ Clean at lower volumes and screams when cranked for dynamic range
- ✓ Hand-polished quarter-inch magnets matched with powerful coil winding
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup has more output?
The SSL-4 Quarter Pound delivers more than twice the power of a traditional single-coil with its hand-polished magnets and powerful coil winding. The SSL-3T has high output but is described as the next step up from the SSL-5 and SSL-6, positioning it as less extreme.
Which is better for jazz and folk?
Neither pickup is ideal for jazz or folk according to their specifications. Both are voiced for rock, blues, and heavier genres.
What is the tapped version and do both offer it?
The tapped version provides dual output levels for added tonal flexibility. Both the SSL-3T and SSL-4 Quarter Pound are available in tapped configurations.
Do these pickups come with covers?
The SSL-3T includes a white cover. The SSL-4 Quarter Pound does not use a cover.