Seymour Duncan SSL-1L Vintage Staggered Strat RWRP L Pickup

Seymour Duncan SSL-1L Vintage Staggered Strat RWRP L Pickup

The SSL-1L is a left-handed single-coil pickup engineered for players who need authentic vintage Strat tone without the hum. Its reverse wound/reverse polarity (RWRP) configuration pairs seamlessly with standard pickups in the neck and bridge positions, delivering articulate, bell-like clarity with the noise rejection modern players expect.

Tone & Electronics

Built with hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets and heavy Formvar magnet wire, this pickup produces the transparent, dynamic response characteristic of vintage designs. The 6.50 DCR spec sits in the sweet spot for balanced output, while wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal and ensures stable performance under pressure.

Design & Build

Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, the SSL-1L incorporates graduated pole pieces that maintain consistent output across all six strings, preventing the dead spots common in vintage pickups. The left-handed pole piece stagger and included waxed and tinned cloth pushback hook-up wires with traditional keyed bottom plate ensure drop-in compatibility and reliable installation.

Key Features

• Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
• Heavy Formvar magnet wire
• 6.50 DC Resistance
• Reverse wound/reverse polarity (RWRP) configuration
• Graduated pole pieces for balanced output across all strings
• Left-handed pole piece stagger orientation
• Wax potted for squeal-free performance
• Waxed and tinned cloth pushback hook-up wires included
• Traditional keyed bottom plate
• Single-coil guitar pickup configuration
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA

The SSL-1L delivers the articulate, responsive character of a true vintage Strat middle pickup without compromise, backed by Seymour Duncan's meticulous hand-built construction and hum-free design.