Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL52-RwRp Five-Two Middle Pickup

Seymour Duncan SSL52-RwRp Five-Two Middle Pickup

The SSL52-RwRp is a reverse-wound, reverse-polarity single-coil middle pickup engineered to eliminate hum in positions 2 and 4 without sacrificing the clarity and articulation that define vintage Strat tone. This middle pickup combines Alnico II and Alnico V rod magnets in a strategically split configuration, delivering a balanced response across the frequency spectrum with controlled high-end presence.

Tonal Character & Frequency Response

A resonant peak at 8.2 kHz gives this pickup presence and definition while remaining musically coherent across styles. The 6.7 kΩ DC resistance keeps the output moderate and articulate, ideal for middle-position work where clarity matters in both lead and rhythm contexts.

Design & Winding Configuration

The reverse-wound, reverse-polarity design cancels 60-cycle hum when paired with standard pickups in positions 2 and 4, eliminating a classic Strat compromise without forcing a humbucker footprint. Split magnet design—Alnico V under the low strings (E, A, D) and Alnico II under the high strings (G, B, E)—balances output and sustain across the fretboard.

Key Features

• DC Resistance: 6.7 kΩ (Rw/Rp version)
• Resonant Peak: 8.2 kHz
• Magnet Configuration: Alnico V rods under low strings; Alnico II rods under high strings
• Reverse Wound, Reverse Polarity (RW/RP) design for hum cancellation in positions 2 and 4
• Single conductor cloth cable with keyed bottom plate
• Waxed and tinned cloth push-back hook-up wires
• Dimensions: 3.00" W × 1.50" H × 4.50" D
• Weight: 0.50 lbs
• Stratocaster-style single-coil format

The SSL52-RwRp delivers the quickness and snap of a single-coil middle pickup while solving the hum problem that has driven countless players toward noisier compromises.