SSL-5 Bridge
Summary
The ultimate overwound Strat single coil pickup, found in the
bridge position of the David Gilmour Signature Fender Stratocaster.
Description
Mr. Gilmour needed a
pumped up sound for his famous Black Strat, so Seymour wound what
became the Custom Staggered. It has been, and continues to be, an honor
to work with such a legend.The Custom Staggered is a special overwound
single coil that strikes the perfect balance between increased output
and bouncy Stratocaster tonal character. It will deliver bigger, fatter
chords, and will cut through the mix more clearly than a traditional
Strat pickup, without losing the sparkle that makes a Strat sound so
unique. Single notes will be bold and loud, and your solos will really
sing.Use in the bridge position with pair of Vintage Staggered strats in
the neck & middle for the Gilmour style setup. Or use an SSL-5 in
the neck and bridge with a SSL-5 RWRP in the middle for noiseless setup
in the 2nd and 4th positions. The bobbins are built with hand ground
alnico 5 rod magnets, lacquered then wound and are wax potted for squeal
free performance. We use modern oval Forbon flatwork (non-triangular)
which enables this pickup to fit into any guitar that is routed for
single coils.
Output
- DCR:13.3
- Magnet:Alnico 5
- Cable:PVC Lead Wire
SSL-1 RWRP Mid
Summary
For the perfect noiseless 2 & 4 Stratocaster quack, we
offer this reverse woundreverse polarity version of our classic SSL-1
Strat pickup.
Description
The Vintage
Staggered RWRP for Stratocaster uses the same hand ground alnico 5 rod
magnets and heavy Formvar magnet wire as our standard version, but is
made reverse woundreverse polarity, RWRP. When combined with the neck or
bridge pickups, it will produce that classic in-between Strat quack,
but with none of the traditional single coil hum. On its own, this
pickup will give you the same bright, crisp tone that you get from the
standard wound model.Combine with an SSL-1 in the neck and bridge for a
complete vintage set. Or combine with a higher output bridge model such
as a SSL-5 for more bite. Built the same way since 1978, we use the
proper color and thickness of Forbon flatwork with all of our vintage
Fender style single coil pickups. Along with the period correct magnet
stagger, this pickup comes complete with waxed and tinned cloth pushback
hook-up wires and traditional keyed bottom plate. We hand file the
flatwork, assemble, and lacquer the bobbin just as it was done during
Fenders Golden Age.
Output
- DCR:6.5
- Magnet:Alnico 5
- Cable:Cloth Push-Back
SSL-1 Neck
Summary
We build this pickup exactly as they did in the old days for
all the chime and bell tone enjoyed by Stratocaster players in the 50s.
Description
Our Vintage
Staggered for Stratocaster uses hand ground alnico 5 rod magnets and
heavy Formvar magnet wire with a special wind pattern to produce that
bright, glassy, bell tone with all of the bounce and sparkle youd expect
from the best 50s Strat pickups. The treble attack is crisp and
immediate, while the low end remains articulate and focused. Chords ring
out with clear note to note separation. Use a full set for a truly
vintage vibe, or use in the neck & middle with a Custom Staggered in
the bridge for a more rocking setup.Since 1978, weve been building all
of our vintage Fender style single coil pickups just as it was done in
Fenders Golden age. We start with the right color and thickness of
Forbon flatwork, with the traditional keyed bottom plate. Then we hand
file the flatwork, assemble with hand ground magnets, and lacquer the
bobbin. After winding, each pickup is wax potted to reduce unwanted
squeal, and comes with waxed and tinned cloth pushback hook-up wires and
traditional keyed bottom plate.
Output
- DCR:6.5
- Magnet:Alnico 5
- Cable:Cloth Push-Back