Seymour Duncan SSL-5 Custom Staggered RWRP Pickup

Seymour Duncan SSL-5 Custom Staggered RWRP Pickup

The SSL-5 Custom Staggered RWRP captures articulate, punchy single-coil tone with modern clarity and reduced noise—a workhorse middle pickup engineered for Strat-style instruments. Hand-wound with Alnico V magnets and reverse wound/reverse polarity construction, this pickup excels in positions 2 and 4 where hum-canceling becomes critical on a 5-way selector switch, enabling cleaner tracking and mixing across your sessions.

Tone & Construction

Built with hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets that are lacquered, wound, and wax-potted for squeal-free operation, this pickup produces tight, defined highs and focused mids without sacrificing classic single-coil character. The modern oval Forbon flatwork (non-triangular) design maintains traditional aesthetics while optimizing magnetic field consistency, ensuring transparent recording response that sits well in dense arrangements.

Hum Cancellation & Session Versatility

The reverse wound/reverse polarity (RW/RP) configuration pairs seamlessly with standard single-coil pickups in positions 1, 3, and 5, automatically canceling hum in the commonly used positions 2 and 4. This makes the SSL-5 RWRP an ideal drop-in replacement for middle-position applications where noise-free recording matters, allowing you to track without ground-loop interference compromising your takes or requiring extensive post-processing.

Key Features

• Passive single-coil design with 13.3K DC resistance
• Hand-ground Alnico V rod magnets
• Reverse wound/reverse polarity (RW/RP) for hum cancellation in positions 2 and 4
• Wax potted for squeal-free, stable performance
• Modern oval Forbon flatwork (non-triangular)
• White covered construction
• 2-conductor wiring
• Middle position configuration
• Manufacturer part number: 11202-05-RwRp

The SSL-5 Custom Staggered RWRP combines proven single-coil resonance with practical noise rejection, delivering balanced performance across all five selector positions for reliable studio and live recording applications.