Seymour Duncan SSL-2 Vintage Flat for Strat RWRP Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11201-03-RwRp
Description
Seymour Duncan SSL-2 Vintage Flat for Strat RWRP Pickup
The SSL-2 Vintage Flat is a reverse wound/reverse polarity middle pickup engineered to eliminate hum when paired with standard pickups in positions 2 and 4 of a five-way switch. This Alnico V-equipped single-coil delivers articulate, vintage-voiced output with the clarity and snap characteristic of Seymour Duncan's time-tested designs. Hand built in Santa Barbara, this pickup captures classic Strat character while maintaining the noise-canceling functionality essential for tracking and mixing in controlled studio environments.
Tone & Magnetic Character
The combination of Alnico V magnets and flat pole pieces produces a well-defined, responsive tone with strong midrange presence and natural compression that translates clearly to tape or DAW across clean and overdriven tones. An output of 6.5 kΩ DCR positions this pickup in the moderate-output range, preserving note articulation and dynamic detail while delivering enough signal to sit confidently in a dense mix without losing definition.
Construction & Wiring
Heavy Formvar mag wire and wax potting ensure stable, feedback-free tracking even at elevated recording levels, while waxed and tinned cloth pushback hook-up wires provide reliable, period-correct termination. The traditional keyed bottom plate and two-wire connectivity integrate seamlessly into standard Strat wiring schemes, minimizing studio setup complexity.
Key Features
- Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity (RWRP) configuration for hum cancellation in positions 2 & 4
- Alnico V magnet material
- Flat pole piece configuration
- 6.5 kΩ DC Resistance
- Heavy Formvar magnet wire
- Wax potted construction
- Waxed and tinned cloth pushback hook-up wires
- Traditional keyed bottom plate
- Two-wire connectivity
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Middle position pickup for 5-way Strat configuration
This SSL-2 Vintage Flat combines time-honored single-coil character with practical noise elimination, delivering the tonal versatility and recording clarity required for professional session work and home-studio production without compromise.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SSL-2 Vintage Flat is a reverse-wound middle pickup that eliminates hum in stereo pickup positions while capturing a well-defined, vintage-voiced tone with strong midrange presence and natural compression. Hand-built with Alnico V magnets and flat pole pieces, its 6.5 kΩ output preserves articulation and dynamic range, making it a transparent choice for tracking clean and driven tones in blues, rock, country, and indie sessions. Use it when you need classic single-coil character without the noise floor getting in the way of your mix.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does RWRP mean and how does it eliminate hum?
RWRP stands for reverse wound/reverse polarity—the pickup's coil is wound opposite to standard pickups, and its magnetic polarity is reversed. This configuration achieves hum cancellation when the SSL-2 Vintage Flat is used in the middle position paired with standard pickups in positions 2 and 4 of your five-way switch, giving you quiet, noise-free operation.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain genres?
No. The SSL-2 Vintage Flat is voiced for blues, rock, country, and indie music—genres where articulation, clarity, and vintage character matter most. Its moderate output and strong midrange are designed to color your tone subtly rather than push your amp into heavy saturation, so it's not the right choice for metal or djent applications.
Will this fit my Strat and work with standard wiring?
Yes. This is a middle-position pickup for five-way Strat configurations with a traditional keyed bottom plate and two-wire connectivity that integrates seamlessly into standard Strat wiring schemes. It pairs with any standard Strat pickups in the neck and bridge positions.
What makes the tone of this pickup distinctive?
The combination of Alnico V magnets, flat pole pieces, and 6.5 kΩ output delivers well-defined, responsive tone with strong midrange presence and natural compression. This character suits both clean and driven playing while preserving dynamic range and articulation across the frequency spectrum.
How is this pickup constructed for reliability?
The SSL-2 Vintage Flat is hand-built in Santa Barbara with heavy Formvar magnet wire and wax potting to ensure stable, feedback-free operation even at volume. Waxed and tinned cloth pushback hook-up wires provide reliable, period-correct termination that resists noise and oxidation.
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