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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-7T Quarter Pound Staggered Tapped For Strat Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Humbucker APS-1 Alinco 2 Pro Staggered Pickup
The SSL-7T Quarter Pound is a high-output aggressor built for hard rock and metal, while the APS-1 Alnico II Pro is a vintage-voiced, articulate single-coil suited to blues, country, and indie. Choose the SSL-7T if you need thick, punchy modern tone with tap-switching flexibility; choose the APS-1 if you want classic single-coil character with focused midrange.
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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-7T Quarter Pound Staggered Tapped For Strat Pickup
Seymour Duncan Humbucker APS-1 Alinco 2 Pro Staggered Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-7T Quarter Pound Staggered Tapped For Strat Pickup | Seymour Duncan Humbucker APS-1 Alinco 2 Pro Staggered 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-7T Quarter Pound Staggered Tapped For Strat Pickup
- ✓ Tap circuit lets you switch between high-output aggression and vintage levels without swapping pickups
- ✓ Quarter-inch pole pieces deliver articulate sustain with fat, punchy tone ideal for hard rock and metal
- ✓ More than twice the output of traditional Strat pickups for driving, thick sound
- ✓ Staggered design ensures balanced response across all six strings
Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker APS-1 Alinco 2 Pro Staggered Pickup
- ✓ Hand-ground Alnico 2 magnets and specialized wind deliver warm, articulate vintage tone
- ✓ Focused midrange and treble-forward 5/4/7 EQ curve cut through mixes naturally
- ✓ Lower DC resistance (6.4 kΩ) preserves classic single-coil character without harshness
- ✓ Period-correct construction appeals to players seeking authentic vintage authenticity
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup has more output?
The SSL-7T Quarter Pound delivers more than twice the output of traditional Strat pickups and is designed as a high-output modern pickup. The APS-1 Alnico II Pro is lower-output and voiced for vintage character with a 6.4 kΩ DC resistance.
Can I switch between tones without swapping pickups?
Only the SSL-7T Quarter Pound offers this feature via its 3-wire tap circuit, which lets you dial back to vintage output levels on the fly. The APS-1 is a fixed single-voice pickup.
Which is better for metal and hard rock?
The SSL-7T Quarter Pound is explicitly designed for hard rock, rock, and metal with its aggressive, fat, punchy tone. The APS-1 is not ideal for metal and is better suited to blues, country, and rock genres.
Which sounds more like a classic vintage pickup?
The APS-1 Alnico II Pro delivers authentic vintage single-coil tone with period-correct construction, hand-ground Alnico 2 magnets, and a focused midrange. The SSL-7T bridges classic character with modern high-output aggression through its tap circuit.