Seymour Duncan SSL-2 Vintage Flat for Strat Calibrated Set Pickup

Seymour Duncan SSL-2 Vintage Flat for Strat Calibrated Set Pickup

The SSL-2 Vintage Flat delivers articulate, balanced single-coil tone with a refined high-end character that cuts through on stage without excessive brightness. This calibrated three-pickup set uses reverse-wound middle and slightly hotter bridge configurations to eliminate hum in positions 2 and 4 while maintaining tonal coherence across the pickup selector—essential for gigging players who rely on consistent performance across all positions.

Tone & Harmonic Character

A 9 kHz resonant peak with controlled treble emphasis (9/5/3 EQ curve) produces clarity and definition without harshness, while hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets and the flat magnet pattern ensure even magnetic field distribution and balanced response across all six strings. The 6.6k DC resistance per coil sits in the classic vintage range, yielding output that responds predictably through vintage-style tube amps and modern overdrives alike on the road.

Construction & Materials

Period-correct Forbon flatwork, potted construction, and waxed and tinned cloth pushback hookup wires provide the build quality and durability expected in a touring-grade pickup. The traditional keyed bottom plate ensures proper alignment and secure mounting in standard Stratocaster cavities, staying put through night after night of gigging.

Key Features

• Hand-ground sand cast Alnico 5 rod magnets
• Flat magnet pattern for balanced field and even response
• 6.6k DC resistance per coil
• 9 kHz resonant peak
• 5/3/9 EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble)
• Middle pickup reverse wound and reverse polarity for hum-cancellation in positions 2 & 4
• Bridge pickup wound slightly hotter for overall tonal balance
• Period-correct Forbon flatwork construction
• Potted with waxed and tinned cloth pushback hookup wires
• Traditional keyed bottom plate
• Passive configuration; 2-wire; calibrated for Stratocaster

This calibrated set delivers cohesive single-coil character across all three positions with no hum, making it a road-ready choice for players who need authentic vintage tone and reliable, silent operation night after night.