Seymour Duncan SSL-2 Vintage Flat for Strat RWRP Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11201-03-RwRp
Description
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.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SSL-2 Vintage Flat is a reverse-wound middle pickup engineered to kill hum in positions 2 and 4 of your Strat while delivering articulate, vintage-voiced tone with strong midrange and natural compression. Built by hand in Santa Barbara with Alnico V magnets and flat pole pieces, it bridges classic single-coil character with practical noise cancellation—ideal for blues, rock, country, and indie players who want a well-defined, responsive voice without sacrificing dynamics. Choose it when you're tired of hum but refuse to compromise on authentic Strat tone.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does RWRP mean and how does it eliminate hum?
RWRP stands for reverse wound/reverse polarity—the pickup's coil is wound opposite to standard pickups, and its magnetic polarity is reversed. This configuration achieves hum cancellation when the SSL-2 Vintage Flat is used in the middle position paired with standard pickups in positions 2 and 4 of your five-way switch, giving you quiet, noise-free operation.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain genres?
No. The SSL-2 Vintage Flat is voiced for blues, rock, country, and indie music—genres where articulation, clarity, and vintage character matter most. Its moderate output and strong midrange are designed to color your tone subtly rather than push your amp into heavy saturation, so it's not the right choice for metal or djent applications.
Will this fit my Strat and work with standard wiring?
Yes. This is a middle-position pickup for five-way Strat configurations with a traditional keyed bottom plate and two-wire connectivity that integrates seamlessly into standard Strat wiring schemes. It pairs with any standard Strat pickups in the neck and bridge positions.
What makes the tone of this pickup distinctive?
The combination of Alnico V magnets, flat pole pieces, and 6.5 kΩ output delivers well-defined, responsive tone with strong midrange presence and natural compression. This character suits both clean and driven playing while preserving dynamic range and articulation across the frequency spectrum.
How is this pickup constructed for reliability?
The SSL-2 Vintage Flat is hand-built in Santa Barbara with heavy Formvar magnet wire and wax potting to ensure stable, feedback-free operation even at volume. Waxed and tinned cloth pushback hook-up wires provide reliable, period-correct termination that resists noise and oxidation.
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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