Seymour Duncan SSL-2 Vintage Flat for Strat RWRP Pickup

Seymour Duncan SSL-2 Vintage Flat for Strat RWRP Pickup

The SSL-2 Vintage Flat is a reverse wound/reverse polarity middle pickup engineered to eliminate hum when paired with standard pickups in positions 2 and 4 of a five-way switch. This Alnico V-equipped single-coil delivers articulate, vintage-voiced output with the clarity and snap characteristic of Seymour Duncan's time-tested designs. Hand-wound in Santa Barbara, this pickup bridges classic Strat tone with practical noise-canceling functionality for reliable stage performance.

Tone & Magnetic Character

The combination of Alnico V magnets and flat pole pieces produces a well-defined, responsive tone with strong midrange presence and natural compression that cuts through on stage in both clean and driven settings. An output of 6.5 kΩ DCR positions this pickup in the moderate-output range, preserving articulation while delivering enough signal to color your amp without sacrificing dynamic range or responsiveness to picking dynamics.

Construction & Wiring

Heavy Formvar mag wire and wax potting ensure stable, feedback-free operation even at volume, while waxed and tinned cloth pushback hook-up wires provide reliable, period-correct termination. The traditional keyed bottom plate and two-wire connectivity integrate seamlessly into standard Strat wiring schemes and support straightforward installation or replacement.

Key Features

• Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity (RWRP) configuration for hum cancellation in positions 2 & 4
• Alnico V magnet material
• Flat pole piece configuration
• 6.5 kΩ DC Resistance
• Heavy Formvar magnet wire
• Wax potted construction
• Waxed and tinned cloth pushback hook-up wires
• Traditional keyed bottom plate
• Two-wire connectivity
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Middle position pickup for 5-way Strat configuration

This SSL-2 Vintage Flat combines time-honored single-coil character with the practical noise elimination that touring and gigging players expect, making it a solid drop-in choice for those pursuing a classic Strat voice without compromise or hum on the gig.