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Seymour Duncan SSL-1L Vintage Staggered Strat RWRP L Pickup vs Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Hum-Canceling Woody, Black Pickup
The SSL-1L is a left-handed electric guitar single-coil pickup designed for Strat-style instruments, while the SA-3HC is an acoustic guitar soundhole pickup for live amplification. Choose the SSL-1L if you play electric Strat-style guitars in blues, rock, or indie; choose the SA-3HC if you need to amplify an acoustic guitar for performance or studio work.
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Seymour Duncan SSL-1L Vintage Staggered Strat RWRP L Pickup
Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Hum-Canceling Woody, Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SSL-1L Vintage Staggered Strat RWRP L Pickup | Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Hum-Canceling Woody, Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SSL-1L Vintage Staggered Strat RWRP L Pickup
- ✓ Authentic vintage Strat tone with modern noise rejection via RWRP configuration
- ✓ Hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets and heavy Formvar wire for dynamic, articulate response
- ✓ Graduated pole pieces prevent dead spots across all six strings
- ✓ Drop-in compatibility with included wax-potted construction and keyed bottom plate
Why choose Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Hum-Canceling Woody, Black Pickup
- ✓ Invisible installation into any standard acoustic soundhole with zero permanent modifications
- ✓ Dual hum-canceling design eliminates 60-cycle noise without batteries or preamps
- ✓ Warm, compressed tone suits live performance and studio recording equally
- ✓ Includes 14-foot low-capacitance cable and requires no drilling or routing
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the SSL-1L in a right-handed guitar?
No. The SSL-1L is specifically engineered with left-handed pole piece stagger and RWRP configuration for left-handed Strat guitars. A right-handed player needs a standard SSL-1 or SSL-1RW model.
Does the SA-3HC work with nylon-string classical guitars?
The SA-3HC is not ideal for nylon-string classical guitars. It is designed for standard acoustic guitars with soundholes measuring 3.75″ to 4.0″ and suits steel-string instruments best.
Which pickup has lower output?
The SA-3HC delivers moderate output optimized for acoustic amplification without feedback. The SSL-1L's 6.50 DCR spec provides balanced output typical of vintage Strat single-coils. Output levels are tailored to their respective instrument types and cannot be directly compared.
Do either pickup require soldering or special tools to install?
The SSL-1L includes waxed and tinned cloth pushback hook-up wires and a keyed bottom plate for drop-in compatibility but typically requires soldering into a Strat pickguard circuit. The SA-3HC requires zero modifications—it simply mounts into the soundhole with the included cable and no tools needed.