Detail 01
Medium-output overwind
Provides increased output while maintaining Stratocaster tonal character.
Product detailSKU #1274034493630
Seymour DuncanSSL-5 Custom Staggered Single-Coil Bridge Pickup White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An overwound, medium-output Stratocaster bridge pickup built for bigger chords, bold single notes, and clearer cut through the mix while retaining classic Strat character.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stratocaster players seeking a higher-output bridge pickup
- Players who want bigger, fatter chords and singing solos
- David Gilmour-style bridge-pickup setups
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a traditional-output Strat bridge pickup
- Guitars not routed for single-coil pickups
- Players needing a neck or middle-position pickup
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
Wax potting
Intended for squeal-free performance.
Detail 03
Oval Forbon flatwork
Its non-triangular shape enables fitment in guitars routed for single coils.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a bridge-position pickup.
- 02Vintage Staggered Strat pickups for neck and middle positions are sold separately.
- 03For noiseless positions 2 and 4, the description recommends a Custom Staggered RWRP in the middle position, sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which position is the SSL-5 Custom Staggered intended for?
It is intended for the bridge position.
02What magnets does it use?
It uses hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets.
03Can it fit a standard single-coil-routed guitar?
Yes. Its modern oval, non-triangular Forbon flatwork is stated to fit guitars routed for single coils.
04What setup is recommended with this pickup?
The description recommends pairing it with Vintage Staggered Strat pickups in the neck and middle positions; those pickups are sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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