Will this pickup work in my Strat without modification?

Yes. The SLS-1-RwRp drops directly into standard Stratocaster middle-position brackets with no drilling or routing required. It terminates in a 2-conductor shielded wire for clean signal routing.

How does the RWRP configuration eliminate hum?

RWRP (Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity) means this middle pickup is wound and magnetized opposite to standard pickups. When flanked by normal-wound bridge and neck pickups, the three work together to cancel 60-cycle hum automatically—no rewiring needed.

What genres is this pickup best suited for?

The SLS-1-RwRp excels in blues, rock, country, and jazz where articulate, bell-like clarity and warm tone character are valued. It is not designed for metal or djent applications.

What makes this different from a standard single-coil middle pickup?

Traditional Strat single-coils buzz and hum, especially in the middle position. The SLS-1-RwRp combines an Alnico 6 magnet with feedback-reducing vacuum-wax potting to eliminate microphonic squealing, and its RWRP winding cancels hum automatically when paired with standard pickups—delivering clarity without compromise.

What skill level do I need to install this?

Installation is straightforward for beginner to advanced players. It's a drop-in replacement that requires only basic soldering skills to connect the 2-conductor shielded wire to your guitar's wiring harness.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

Seymour Duncan Humbucker SLS-1-RwRp Lipstick Tube For Strat Middle Pickup

The SLS-1-RwRp delivers articulate, bell-like clarity in the middle position of a Strat, with the reverse-wound/reverse-polarity configuration providing natural hum cancellation when paired with standard single-coils on either side. This lipstick tube design captures the vintage aesthetic while offering modern noise rejection through feedback-reducing vacuum wax potting.

Tone & Construction

Built around an Alnico 6 bar magnet and reinforced with feedback-reducing vacuum wax potting, this pickup resists microphonic squealing that can plague traditional single-coils in the studio environment. The RWRP configuration (reverse wound/reverse polarity) cancels hum when used alongside standard-wound pickups, making it an ideal drop-in for middle-position upgrades without rewiring the entire guitar. This means cleaner recordings and fewer post-production noise issues when tracking.

Installation & Tracking Workflow

Designed for direct fit into standard Strat-sized mounting brackets, the SLS-1-RwRp requires no modification to most Stratocaster guitars—install it and begin recording without setup delays. The pickup terminates in a 2-conductor shielded wire for clean signal routing and minimal interference, ensuring your interface captures the full frequency response.

Key Features

Alnico 6 bar magnet for warm, focused response
Passive single-coil pickup
RWRP (Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity) configuration
Nickel lipstick tube aesthetic
Feedback-reducing vacuum wax potting
2-conductor shielded wire
Strat-sized mounting brackets
Drop-in middle-position installation
Hum cancellation when paired with standard pickups

The SLS-1-RwRp combines vintage tone character with practical noise rejection, making it a straightforward upgrade for recording sessions seeking clarity and articulation in the middle position without compromising signal integrity.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States

Best suited for	Blues, Rock, Country, Jazz
Tonal character	Articulate, bell-like clarity, warm, focused, vintage character
Less specialized for	Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Professional