What DC resistance and output level does this pickup have?

The SSL-5 Custom Staggered has a DC resistance of 13.3 kΩ, positioned between vintage single-coils and full humbuckers, delivering high-output tone with articulate attack ideal for high-gain playing.

Is this pickup suitable for blues or jazz?

No, this pickup is voiced specifically for metal, hard rock, rock, and fusion; its bright, aggressive EQ profile and pronounced upper-midrange make it less suited to blues and jazz applications.

Will this pickup work in my Stratocaster bridge position?

Yes, the staggered pole piece design is optimized for standard Stratocaster string spacing, and the humbucker format fits bridge positions on most Strats; wax potting prevents microphonic feedback during aggressive playing.

What does wax potting do?

Wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing, ensuring stable, squeal-free operation during high-volume performance and aggressive playing.

What is the EQ profile of this pickup?

The SSL-5 Custom Staggered has an EQ of 5 Bass / 4 Mid / 7 Treble, emphasizing treble articulation and clarity while maintaining controlled bass response for defined lead work and rhythm in high-gain contexts.

Seymour Duncan Humbucker SSL-5 Custom Staggered For Strat Pickup

The SSL-5 Custom Staggered is engineered to bring aggressive, high-output single-coil character into a bridge-position humbucker format optimized for Stratocasters. In the studio, this overwound pickup cuts through dense mixes with articulate attack and pronounced upper-midrange presence, delivering the clarity and sustain essential for capturing defined lead takes and punchy rhythm parts without compromising classic single-coil snap.

Tone & Output for Recording

Built on hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets and custom overwound coils, this pickup produces a bright, aggressive voice with a 13.3 kΩ DC resistance that bridges vintage single-coil and full humbucker territory. The EQ profile of 5/4/7 (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasizes treble articulation while maintaining controlled bass response, shaping clean tonality for articulate lead layers and rhythm definition across high-gain tracking and post-production blending scenarios.

Construction & Studio Stability

Wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing, ensuring consistent capture across multiple takes and high-SPL tracking sessions. The staggered pole piece design accommodates typical Stratocaster string spacing while the single conductor PVC cable routes cleanly into most recording setups and pedalboards.

Key Features

Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
DC Resistance: 13.3 kΩ
Custom overwound coils for increased output
Staggered pole pieces optimized for Stratocaster spacing
Wax potted construction for squeal-free operation
EQ: 5 Bass / 4 Mid / 7 Treble
Single conductor PVC cable
Humbucker format designed for Strat bridge position

The SSL-5 Custom Staggered merges single-coil snap with humbucker reliability, delivering the cut and clarity needed for modern rock, metal, and fusion recordings in a purpose-built Stratocaster configuration.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States