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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-4 Quarter Pound Tapped Flat For Strat Pickup
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- 11202-03-T
Description
Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-4 Quarter Pound Tapped Flat For Strat Pickup
The SSL-4 Quarter Pound delivers a punchy, articulate single-coil voice in a humbucking format, engineered for players who demand clarity and snap without sacrificing output. This tapped design adds versatility, allowing you to dial in vintage character or crank up aggression from a single pickup. Built for Strat routing, it integrates seamlessly into standard three-single-coil configurations while offering the noise rejection and structural integrity of a true humbucker.
Stage-Ready Tone
The Quarter Pound construction boosts midrange presence and treble articulation, cutting through a live mix with definition that rivals true single coils while maintaining the hum-canceling properties of a humbucker design. The tapped configuration provides two operating modes—full output for drive and saturation, or reduced output for cleaner, more touch-responsive playing. Onstage and in the studio, the SSL-4 stays articulate and noise-free regardless of venue RF interference.
Installation & Road Reliability
Designed with flat pole pieces and optimized for Strat body routing, this pickup drops into standard single-coil cavities without modification. The humbucker architecture ensures consistent performance and durability in a compact form factor purpose-built for stratocaster electronics, making it a dependable retrofit for touring musicians and weekend gigging players alike.
Key Features
- Quarter Pound humbucker design for enhanced output and midrange punch
- Tapped coil configuration offering two distinct tonal modes
- Flat pole pieces for even string response across the fretboard
- Hum-canceling humbucker construction eliminating 60-cycle noise
- Optimized for standard Fender Strat single-coil routing
- Seymour Duncan engineering and quality control
- Compatible with standard guitar wiring and switching schemes
- Designed to bridge single-coil character with humbucker reliability
The SSL-4 Quarter Pound solves the classic tension between single-coil tone and practical noise rejection, making it a proven choice for Strat players pursuing both articulation and performance stability on the road and at home.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SSL-4 Quarter Pound is a humbucking pickup built into a single-coil footprint for Strats, delivering punchy midrange and treble clarity without hum—perfect for rock and blues players who need cut and definition on stage without rewiring their instrument. The tapped coil design lets you switch between full aggression and touch-sensitive cleans from one pickup, giving you tonal range without sacrificing the noise rejection that makes gigging reliable. Drop it into any standard Strat cavity and play; no routing or modification needed.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my Stratocaster without routing or modification?
Yes. The SSL-4 Quarter Pound is engineered specifically for standard Fender Strat single-coil routing and installs directly into existing cavities with no body work required.
What does the tapped coil configuration do?
The tapped design gives you two operating modes: full output for high-gain, saturated tones, or reduced output for cleaner, more touch-responsive playing—all selectable via your guitar's existing controls.
Is this a true humbucker or a single coil?
It's a humbucker design housed in a single-coil footprint, meaning it delivers hum-canceling noise rejection and structural durability while maintaining the articulate, punchy character of a single coil.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best for?
The SSL-4 excels in rock, blues, and hard rock—anywhere you need midrange punch, treble definition, and the ability to cut through a mix. It's less suited to folk or jazz styles that prioritize warmth and softer articulation.
How does the Quarter Pound construction affect tone compared to standard pickups?
The Quarter Pound design boosts midrange presence and treble articulation, letting you achieve single-coil clarity and snap while maintaining the output and noise rejection of a full humbucker.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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