Seymour Duncan SSL52 Five-Two for Strat Black Pickup Set
The SSL52 Five-Two is a custom-wound three-pickup set engineered to capture articulate single-coil definition with controlled noise rejection and balanced harmonic character across the neck. This configuration pairs a standard neck pickup with a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup and a custom-voiced bridge pickup, delivering hum-free operation without sacrificing the classic Strat voice that defines the platform.
Tone & Recording Performance
Built on a hybrid magnet structure—Alnico II rods under the G, B, and E strings paired with Alnico V rods under the low E, A, and D strings—these pickups achieve a balanced EQ profile of 5/5/6 (Bass/Mid/Treble) across all three positions. The DC resistance of 6.7 kΩ (neck and middle) and 6.9 kΩ (bridge) with resonant peaks at 8.2 kHz and 7.9 kHz respectively produces articulate highs, controlled midrange clarity, and defined low-end response ideal for tracking clean, bright tones and maintaining separation in dense mixes—suitable for both vintage-styled and contemporary production.
Construction & Signal Integrity
Each pickup features waxed and tinned cloth push-back hook-up wires and a traditional keyed bottom plate for secure, reliable installation. The entire set employs single-conductor cloth cable, maintaining authentic construction standards while ensuring clean signal path and durability through intensive studio sessions and repeated takes.
Key Features
- Three-pickup configuration: standard neck, custom RWRP (reverse wind/reverse polarity) middle, and custom-wound bridge pickup
- Hybrid magnet structure with Alnico II and Alnico V rod magnets for balanced tonal character
- DC Resistance: 6.7 kΩ (neck and middle), 6.9 kΩ (bridge)
- Resonant Peak: 8.2 kHz (neck and middle), 7.9 kHz (bridge)
- EQ voicing: 5/5/6 Bass/Mid/Treble across all three pickups
- Single-conductor cloth cable throughout the set
- Waxed and tinned cloth push-back hook-up wires
- Traditional keyed bottom plate for secure installation
- Compact dimensions: 3.00 in width × 1.50 in height × 4.50 in depth
- Lightweight design at 0.50 lbs total weight
- RWRP middle pickup eliminates hum while preserving single-coil definition
The SSL52 Five-Two delivers a complete, drop-in upgrade path for tracking sessions that demand noise-free single-coil character without compromise to articulation or classic Strat response.
