Detail 01
Overwound coil
Higher output, more sustain, and greater harmonics than the SSL-1-style appearance suggests.
Product detailSKU #1274034493537
Seymour DuncanSSL-5 Custom Staggered 7-string Neck/Bridge/Middle Strat Single-Coil Pickup - Black Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A USA-made 7-string Strat single-coil with a vintage voice, overwound output, added sustain, and full harmonics.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking an overwound 7-string Strat single-coil
- Heavier, brighter-toned guitars with ash or alder bodies
- Maple- or rosewood-fingerboard instruments
- Texas blues rock, classic rock, and heavy rock players
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a low-output vintage-style pickup
- Players who need a pickup for fewer than seven strings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
7-string Strat single-coil
Designed for seven-string Strat-style use and available for neck, middle, or bridge placement.
Detail 03
Made in the USA
Produced at Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara, California factory.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a single pickup; additional pickups for a complete setup are sold separately.
- 02It can be used in the neck, middle, or bridge position.
- 03For a calibrated setup, Seymour Duncan offers a set with an RW/RP middle pickup.
- 04The pickup includes a black cover.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can this pickup be installed in any position?
Yes. It is specified for neck, middle, or bridge position.
02What tonal character does it offer?
It is described as having a distinct vintage tone with greater sustain, full-sounding harmonics, and the ability to clean up when the volume is reduced.
03Does it come as a full pickup set?
No. It is a single pickup; additional pickups are sold separately.
04What guitars is it intended for?
It is recommended for heavier, brighter-toned instruments with ash or alder bodies and works with maple or rosewood fingerboards.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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