Seymour Duncan SSL52 Five-Two for Strat Black Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan SSL52 Five-Two for Strat Black Pickup Set

The SSL52 Five-Two is a custom-wound three-pickup set engineered for players seeking articulate single-coil definition with controlled noise rejection and balanced harmonic character across the neck. This configuration pairs a standard neck pickup with a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup and a custom-voiced bridge pickup, delivering hum-free operation without sacrificing the classic Strat voice that defines the platform.

Tone & Electronics

Built on a hybrid magnet structure—Alnico II rods under the G, B, and E strings paired with Alnico V rods under the low E, A, and D strings—these pickups achieve a balanced EQ profile of 5/5/6 (Bass/Mid/Treble) across all three positions. The DC resistance of 6.7 kΩ (neck and middle) and 6.9 kΩ (bridge) with resonant peaks at 8.2 kHz and 7.9 kHz respectively produces articulate highs, controlled midrange clarity, and defined low-end response suitable for both vintage-styled and contemporary playing. On stage, this balanced response cuts through a mix without losing the note definition that defines single-coil character.

Construction & Wiring

Each pickup features waxed and tinned cloth push-back hook-up wires and a traditional keyed bottom plate for secure, reliable installation. The entire set employs single-conductor cloth cable, maintaining authentic construction standards while ensuring clean signal path and dependable performance through years of touring and live work.

Key Features

• Three-pickup configuration: standard neck, custom RWRP (reverse wind/reverse polarity) middle, and custom-wound bridge pickup
• Hybrid magnet structure with Alnico II and Alnico V rod magnets for balanced tonal character
• DC Resistance: 6.7 kΩ (neck and middle), 6.9 kΩ (bridge)
• Resonant Peak: 8.2 kHz (neck and middle), 7.9 kHz (bridge)
• EQ voicing: 5/5/6 Bass/Mid/Treble across all three pickups
• Single-conductor cloth cable throughout the set
• Waxed and tinned cloth push-back hook-up wires
• Traditional keyed bottom plate for secure installation
• Compact dimensions: 3.00 in width × 1.50 in height × 4.50 in depth
• Lightweight design at 0.50 lbs total weight
• RWRP middle pickup eliminates hum while preserving single-coil definition

The SSL52 Five-Two delivers a complete, drop-in upgrade path for gigging players and collectors who demand noise-free single-coil character without compromise to articulation or the classic Strat response that keeps the instrument stage-ready night after night.