Seymour Duncan SA-3XL Adjustable Woody, Walnut 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
- 11500-32-WLN
Description
Seymour Duncan SA-3XL Adjustable Woody, Walnut Pickup
The SA-3XL Adjustable Woody is a refined soundhole pickup engineered for recording acoustic performances with transparent amplification and minimal coloration. Its adjustable pole pieces allow precise positioning to optimize pickup response for different instrument geometries, ensuring consistent capture across your session work, while the warm walnut wood housing integrates seamlessly into any acoustic aesthetic.
Design & Construction
Built from walnut stained wood with a compact profile that fits standard soundholes spanning 3.75″ to 4.0″ (94mm to 100mm), this pickup maintains a non-invasive on-instrument footprint ideal for studio setups. The dual-coil design employs fully shielded construction and is dual potted in wax then epoxy, eliminating microphonic feedback and ground noise—critical for clean tracking and mixing down without hum artifacts.
Tone & Performance
The hum-canceling stack configuration delivers noiseless operation with natural acoustic character preserved through the magnetic design, making it transparent enough to sit naturally in dense arrangements. Paired with the included heavy-duty 14-foot studio quality cable featuring a hand-soldered 1/4″ plug and low capacitance, signal integrity remains pristine from instrument to preamp, interface, or console—essential for maintaining definition during multitrack recording and mix sessions.
Key Features
- Passive magnetic soundhole pickup—no batteries or power required
- Adjustable pole pieces for customized response and positioning
- Walnut stained wood housing
- Fits all standard acoustic soundholes (3.75″ to 4.0″)
- Hum-canceling stack with 2 fully shielded coils
- Noiseless operation via dual potted wax and epoxy construction
- Heavy-duty 14-foot studio quality cable included
- Hand-soldered 1/4″ connector with low capacitance
- Works with any guitar amplifier, PA system, or mixing console
- Magnetic design—compatible with steel and bronze-wound strings only
The SA-3XL combines accessible passive technology with refined engineering, capturing articulate acoustic tone that translates faithfully to recording and preserves the instrument's natural voice through tracking and final mix.
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At a Glance
The SA-3XL delivers transparent acoustic amplification for home recording and studio tracking, with adjustable pole pieces to dial in optimal pickup response for your specific instrument and a hum-canceling design that keeps sessions clean and focused. The included heavy-duty cable and low-capacitance connector preserve signal integrity from soundhole to interface, and passive operation means no battery changes mid-session. Use this when you need honest acoustic capture without electronic coloration or noise complications.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Acoustic amplification
Not the best pick for
- – Electric guitar use
- – Nylon-string guitars
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What soundhole size does this pickup fit?
The SA-3XL fits standard acoustic soundholes from 3.75 inches to 4.0 inches (94mm to 100mm). The adjustable pole pieces let you position it optimally within that range for your specific instrument.
Does it require batteries or external power?
No—the SA-3XL is a passive magnetic pickup with no batteries or phantom power required. It works directly into any amplifier, PA system, or mixing console.
How does it eliminate feedback and noise on stage?
The pickup uses a dual-coil hum-canceling stack with fully shielded construction and is dual potted in wax then epoxy, which eliminates microphonic feedback while keeping hum out of your signal. This design makes it reliable for live performance.
What string types work with this pickup?
The SA-3XL's magnetic design is compatible with steel and bronze-wound strings only—it will not work with nylon-string guitars.
What cable is included?
A heavy-duty 14-foot studio quality cable with a hand-soldered 1/4 inch plug and low capacitance is included, ready to connect to your amp or mixing console.
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