Seymour Duncan SSL-6

This pickup combines the same coil design as the SSL-5, with hand ground rod Alnico 5 magnets of equal length raised above the flatwork. The flat magnet pattern provides the balanced field necessary for an even response using today’s strings (unwound “G”) and flatter neck radii. The more even output response is noticed when bending strings. Like the SSL-5, the pickup is powerful and present, great for over-driven tones. Includes white cover.

Calibrated set available with RW/RP middle pickup. Many players use an SSL-6 in the bridge position with vintage output pickups, like SSL-2’s, in the neck and middle for tonal versatility. For heavier and brighter-toned instruments with ash or alder bodies. Works well with maple or rosewood fingerboards.

Players: Duke Robillard, Mark Slaughter / Slaughter, Rafa Payan / Juan Luis Guerra