Seymour Duncan SSL1 Vintage Staggered Single-Coil Pickup

Recreate the exact sound of the original Alnico V Strat pickup. This pickup uses the same type of magnet wire and the same number of coil windings.

Overall User Ratings (based on 10 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted April 16, 2008 by a customer from hotmail.com

"SSL-1"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Overall this is one great sounding pickup!! Haven't tried the whole calibrated set but I use mine along side two Custom Shop '69 Strat pickups...I like it!!
Sound
Sounds like fresh snow!! Crisp!!
Features
...it's a pickup!! Not too many features!!
Ease of Use
...if using with other brand name pickups, make sure to reverse your wires on the SSL-1, EX. White will be ground, Black will be live!!
Quality
Well made, sounds great!!
Value
...got mine for $52.00 CDN
Manufacturer Support
No need for support...check out the Seymour Duncan website, all the support you'll ever need for this product!!

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Rock, Blues
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Submitted August 21, 2009

Seymour Duncan SSL1 Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This was my best purchase, it cost me a lot few years ago but I appreciate every minute with my strat with there pickups.
Sound
This it the best pickup I have ever heard. Lovely and it sings like bells..
Features
Single coil pickup.. No need to comment..
Ease of Use
Even with roll-off tone control it sounds awesome..
Quality
Seymour Duncan makes the best pickups!
Value
It was a very valuable purchase.
Manufacturer Support
Great website, all important information is there.
The Wow Factor
It not only sounds great but also looks like a true vintage pickup. I like the staggered pole pieces, the look so rough.
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Submitted October 14, 2006

"Seymour Duncan SSL-1 Vintage Strat Pickups: The Real Deal!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
I have tried virtually every Strat pickup made and have found that these Seymour Duncan SSL-1 Vintage for Strat Staggered pickups are without a doubt the finest Strat pickups I have ever heard. They are rich and full of lively Strat tone and will fulfill anyone

Musical Background:

Player

Musical Style:

Blues, Rock, Jazz & Country
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