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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-1N Neck Pickup vs Seymour Duncan SSL-5L Custom Staggered Strat RWRP Lft Pickup
The SH-1N is a warm, medium-output humbucker for neck position in solid-body guitars suited to classic rock and jazz, while the SSL-5L is a punchy single-coil Strat middle pickup with noise control via RWRP winding. Choose the SH-1N if you play humbucker guitars and want refined, articulate warmth; choose the SSL-5L if you own a Stratocaster and need versatile, hum-free single-coil tone.
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Seymour Duncan SSL-5L Custom Staggered Strat RWRP Lft Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-1N Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan SSL-5L Custom Staggered Strat RWRP Lft Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $89.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | — |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-1N Neck Pickup
- ✓ Warm Alnico 5 tone ideal for lead work and clean passages
- ✓ Medium 7.6k output resists harshness while maintaining clarity
- ✓ 4-conductor wiring enables series/parallel/split configurations
- ✓ Neck-position voiced for balanced performance in humbucker guitars
Why choose Seymour Duncan SSL-5L Custom Staggered Strat RWRP Lft Pickup
- ✓ RWRP winding eliminates hum in standard three-pickup Strat setups
- ✓ Higher 13.3k output provides punchy, articulate single-coil character
- ✓ Explicitly designed for left-handed players (RWRP Lft configuration)
- ✓ Compact single-coil format fits standard Stratocaster middle position
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup works in which guitar type?
The SH-1N is a full-size humbucker designed for neck position in solid-body guitars with humbucker cavities. The SSL-5L is a single-coil pickup sized for Stratocaster middle position, making them incompatible with each other's guitar types.
How do the output levels compare?
The SH-1N measures 7.6k Ohms, positioning it as medium-output with controlled aggression. The SSL-5L measures 13.3k Ohms, delivering higher output and punchier response typical of wound single-coils.
Does either pickup reduce noise in multi-pickup setups?
The SSL-5L uses reverse wound reverse polarity (RWRP) specifically to cancel hum when paired with standard-wound neck and bridge pickups in a three-pickup Strat configuration. The SH-1N uses wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback but does not address hum cancellation across multiple pickups.
Which suits beginners better?
The SSL-5L is listed for beginner through professional skill levels, while the SH-1N is recommended for intermediate and above. The SSL-5L's simpler installation and hum-cancellation design make it more forgiving for newer players.