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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-7 Quarter Pound Staggered For Strat Pickup vs Seymour Duncan STC-2C-BO Blackouts Tone Circuits Concentric Pot Pickup

The SSL-7 is a high-output single-coil pickup for Strats seeking aggressive rock and metal tone, while the STC-2C-BO is a tone circuit control module for active Blackouts pickup systems—they serve entirely different functions and cannot be directly compared as alternatives.

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Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-7 Quarter Pound Staggered For Strat Pickup

$79.00
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Seymour Duncan STC-2C-BO Blackouts Tone Circuits Concentric Pot Pickup

$79.00
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Specs side by side

Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-7 Quarter Pound Staggered For Strat PickupSeymour Duncan STC-2C-BO Blackouts Tone Circuits Concentric Pot Pickup
Price$79.00$79.00
BrandSeymour DuncanSeymour Duncan
Pickup TypeAny PositionAny Position
ConditionNewNew

Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-7 Quarter Pound Staggered For Strat Pickup

  • High-output single-coil design more than twice the power of traditional Strat pickups
  • Maintains classic Strat aesthetics and responsiveness with aggressive tone
  • Staggered poles and wax-potted construction ensure balanced response and eliminate feedback
  • Ready-to-install pickup requiring no additional electronics

Why choose Seymour Duncan STC-2C-BO Blackouts Tone Circuits Concentric Pot Pickup

  • Compact concentric potentiometer consolidates dual-function tone control in tight spaces
  • Seamless integration with Seymour Duncan Blackouts active pickup systems
  • Streamlines wiring and reduces electronics cavity footprint
  • Professional-grade connections and precision tone-shaping for active systems
Bottom line: Choose the SSL-7 if you need a replacement pickup for your Strat and want high-gain rock or metal tone. Choose the STC-2C-BO only if you already own a Blackouts active pickup system and want a compact tone control solution.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use both products together?

No. The SSL-7 is a passive single-coil pickup for Stratocasters, while the STC-2C-BO is a tone circuit module designed exclusively for active Blackouts pickup systems. They are incompatible and serve different purposes.

What guitar type does each fit?

The SSL-7 installs in standard Stratocaster single-coil pickup cavities. The STC-2C-BO is a control circuit module for guitars already equipped with Blackouts active pickups and limited control cavity space.

Which is better for rock and metal?

The SSL-7 is explicitly designed for rock, metal, and hard rock with high output and aggressive tone. The STC-2C-BO is a tone control for active systems and does not replace a pickup; it only shapes tone on existing Blackouts pickups.

Do either require soldering or special installation?

The SSL-7 is a plug-and-play pickup replacement requiring standard soldering skills. The STC-2C-BO integrates into an existing active Blackouts wiring harness and is designed for minimalist control layouts in crowded cavities.

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