Seymour Duncan SSL-3 Hot for Strat RWRP Pickup

RWRP construction means this middle pickup is wound in the opposite direction with reversed magnet polarity compared to standard pickups. When paired with neck or bridge pickups, it cancels hum in positions 2 and 4 (middle + neck and middle + bridge), giving you quiet, usable blends without needing expensive shielding or hum-canceling alternatives.

This pickup is optimized for rock, hard rock, and metal tones. While it can work in blues, its aggressive high-output character and muscular presence are designed to cut through heavy riffs rather than deliver the smooth, dynamic response jazz and traditional blues players typically seek.

The pickup includes a white Seymour Duncan logo cover and is a direct drop-in replacement for any Strat-style guitar in the middle position. No modification is required—it's designed to sit in standard Strat routing.

At 15.8k ohms DCR with hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets, the SSL-3 Hot produces a stronger, deeper magnetic field and more output than typical single coils, delivering extra presence and sustain while maintaining true single-coil articulation and clarity.

Yes, each SSL-3 Hot is hand-built in Santa Barbara with custom high-output coil winding, lacquered hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets, raised flat pole pieces, and wax potting to eliminate squealing and ensure stable performance across gigs and sessions.

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