It might look like a Strat
guitar pickup, but the SDS-1 adds punch, gain, and warmth reminiscent
of the best old soapbar pickups. The adjustable pole pieces don't pull
as hard as regular rod magnets, so you can get the pickup closer to
the strings for stronger output. The highs are less exaggerated and
the bottom is deeper than most singles for a rounder, darker tone. If
your guitar's bridge position sound is too edgy, without the push
needed to drive your amp, remedy the situation with an SDS-1. Add a
pair of True Velvet™ pickups for sparkle, or a True Velvet™ in the
neck and an FS-1™ in the middle for balanced tone choices.
The
bar magnets that power the SDS-1 are ceramic, but the sound and feel
are very similar to Alnico-equipped soapbars, partly due to the big
steel pole pieces and spacer bar. This type of magnet structure also
has noticeably less magnetic pull than standard rod-magnet pickups,
even though the output is very high for a single-coil.
Recommended For: Bridge position
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 2 Conductor
Magnet: Ceramic
Resistance: 9.36 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 1978
Color: White
Pole Pieces: Nickel
