Seymour Duncan SSL-3 Hot for Strat RWRP 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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- 11202-01-RwRp
Description
Seymour Duncan SSL-3 Hot for Strat RWRP Pickup
The SSL-3 Hot delivers aggressive, high-output single-coil character with a muscular magnetic field that cuts through any mix. This middle-position specialist uses reverse wound/reverse polarity construction to eliminate hum when paired with neck or bridge pickups, making it an essential tool for home studios and tracking sessions where clarity and power matter without sacrificing the classic Strat voice.
Tone & Output
With a 15.8k ohms DCR output and hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets, this pickup produces a stronger, deeper magnetic field than standard single coils. The raised flat pole pieces enhance sustain and presence, giving you the articulation of a true single-coil with the punch needed to command a dense mix or stand confidently in a lean arrangement.
Build Quality & Design
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, the SSL-3 Hot features custom high-output coil winding, lacquered hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets, and wax potting for squeal-free performance in the studio. The included white Seymour Duncan logo cover maintains the classic aesthetic while protecting the coil during sessions and storage.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 magnet construction with hand-ground rod magnets
- High-output true single-coil design with 15.8k ohms DCR
- Raised flat Alnico 5 pole pieces for deeper magnetic field
- Reverse wound/reverse polarity (RWRP) for hum cancellation in positions 2 and 4
- Custom high-output coil winding for increased output and presence
- Wax potted for squeal-free, stable performance
- Hand-built bobbins with lacquered magnet construction
- Includes white Seymour Duncan logo cover
- Direct drop-in replacement for any Strat-style guitar
- Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, California
The SSL-3 Hot combines aggressive output with traditional single-coil character, delivering the tonal versatility and hum rejection essential for professional recording and production work.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SSL-3 Hot is a high-output Strat middle pickup engineered for recording clarity and punch, with Alnico 5 magnets and reverse-wound design that eliminates hum when stacked in positions 2 and 4, giving you usable hum-free blends in the box. Its aggressive character and articulate single-coil response sit well in dense rock and metal mixes, while the wax potting ensures stable, squeal-free tracking across multiple takes. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with custom coil winding, it's a straightforward drop-in replacement that brings studio-grade tone and presence to any Strat-style session.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Blues
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does RWRP (reverse wound/reverse polarity) mean and why does it matter?
RWRP construction means this middle pickup is wound in the opposite direction with reversed magnet polarity compared to standard pickups. When paired with neck or bridge pickups, it cancels hum in positions 2 and 4 (middle + neck and middle + bridge), giving you quiet, usable blends without needing expensive shielding or hum-canceling alternatives.
Is the SSL-3 Hot suitable for jazz or blues?
This pickup is optimized for rock, hard rock, and metal tones. While it can work in blues, its aggressive high-output character and muscular presence are designed to cut through heavy riffs rather than deliver the smooth, dynamic response jazz and traditional blues players typically seek.
What's included and will it fit my Strat?
The pickup includes a white Seymour Duncan logo cover and is a direct drop-in replacement for any Strat-style guitar in the middle position. No modification is required—it's designed to sit in standard Strat routing.
How does the output compare to a standard single coil?
At 15.8k ohms DCR with hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets, the SSL-3 Hot produces a stronger, deeper magnetic field and more output than typical single coils, delivering extra presence and sustain while maintaining true single-coil articulation and clarity.
Is this pickup hand-built and what goes into it?
Yes, each SSL-3 Hot is hand-built in Santa Barbara with custom high-output coil winding, lacquered hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets, raised flat pole pieces, and wax potting to eliminate squealing and ensure stable performance across gigs and sessions.
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