Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Middle RWRP Prch Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11201-17-RwRp-Prch
Description
Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Middle RWRP Parchment Pickup
The Psychedelic Strat Middle RWRP Parchment is a reverse-wound, reverse-polarity single-coil engineered to eliminate hum when blending with standard-wound pickups across a three-pickup Strat configuration. In the studio or live rig, this pickup preserves the articulate vintage character and midrange definition essential to classic Strat tone, solving the 60-cycle noise problem that typically plagues balanced single-coil setups without requiring active circuitry or extensive shielding.
Tone & Performance
Voiced on Alnico V magnets with a 6.07k DCR output, this middle pickup delivers focused articulation and controlled presence—critical for tracking layered guitar parts and sitting cleanly in dense mixes. The RWRP (reverse-wound, reverse-polarity) design cancels 60-cycle hum across all pickup combinations, enabling true single-coil character in positions one, two, three, four, and five without phase cancellation or compromised high-end clarity. Sessions demand noise-free capture; this pickup delivers both.
Specifications & Construction
This passive pickup is hand-crafted in the United States and ships with a 2-conductor lead for drop-in installation into any standard Stratocaster middle position. The parchment cover provides both visual period accuracy and practical electromagnetic shielding, integrating seamlessly into vintage-voiced and contemporary offset-body instruments alike.
Key Features
- Type: Single Coil Pickup
- Position: Middle
- Mount: Stratocaster
- Magnet: Alnico V
- DCR: 6.07k
- Passive Design
- Reverse-Wound, Reverse-Polarity (RWRP)
- Color: Parchment
- Conductor: 2-Conductor Lead
- Made in the United States
- MPN: 11201-17-RwRp-Prch
This pickup eliminates the hum liability inherent to three-single-coil setups while preserving the transparent, vintage Strat voice that defines the instrument's recording and performance character.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Middle RWRP eliminates the 60-cycle hum that plagues traditional three-single-coil configurations, letting you record and mix a full-voiced Strat without phase cancellation or noise artifacts. Its Alnico V magnet and 6.07k output preserve articulate high-end clarity and midrange presence essential for blending all three positions in a session mix. A US-made passive design with a 2-conductor lead, it drops straight into any Stratocaster middle slot and works in blues, rock, country, and funk recording where clean, hum-free tracking matters.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Funk
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does RWRP mean, and why does it matter?
RWRP stands for reverse-wound, reverse-polarity—the pickup's coil and magnet orientation are opposite to standard pickups. This design cancels the 60-cycle hum that normally occurs when you select positions two or four (bridge-middle or middle-neck) on a traditional Strat, giving you a quiet, hum-free three-pickup setup without sacrificing single-coil tone.
Is this pickup suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Psychedelic Strat Middle is voiced for classic, articulate single-coil tone and works across all skill levels—from beginners learning standard Strat voicing to professionals tracking or performing live in blues, rock, country, and funk.
What are the specs, and how does it install?
It's a passive, hand-crafted single-coil with Alnico V magnets, 6.07k DCR output, and a parchment cover. It ships with a 2-conductor lead for direct installation into any standard Stratocaster middle position—no modification required.
What genres is this pickup best for?
The Psychedelic Strat Middle excels in blues, rock, country, and funk where vintage single-coil clarity and hum-free operation are priorities. It is not voiced for metal or djent styles.
Can I use this with my existing pickups?
Yes, as long as your neck and bridge pickups are standard-wound (not already reverse-wound). The RWRP design in the middle cancels hum with standard pickups in positions one and three, restoring full three-position switching without noise.
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