Detail 01
7-string spacing
Poles are spaced for seven strings. On a 6-string the magnets sit off-center under each string, weakening output unevenly.
Product detailSKU #1274034493537
Seymour DuncanSSL-5 Custom Staggered 7-string Neck/Bridge/Middle Strat Single-Coil Pickup - Black Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A staggered-pole single-coil sized for 7-string spacing. For players building or repairing a 7-string with single-coil routes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rewiring a 7-string with wider-than-standard string spacing
- Players wanting single-coil clarity on an extended-range guitar
- Replacing a failed or weak pickup in an existing 7-string
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard 6-string guitars — pole spacing won't line up
- Players who need hum-free operation under high gain
- Anyone wanting thick, compressed metal tones from the bridge
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Staggered pole pieces
Pole heights vary to even out volume between strings, compensating for how each string swings differently.
Detail 03
Single-coil
Brighter and more open than a humbucker, but picks up hum near lights, screens and power supplies.
Detail 04
Black cover
Cosmetic. Pairs with black pickguards and hardware; will contrast against white or cream parts.
Detail 05
Sold individually at $89
One pickup, not a set. Filling three positions on a 7-string means buying three.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your bridge string spacing before ordering — 7-string spacings vary
- 02Soldering required; wiring, pots and switch not included
- 03Single-coil hum is normal and gets louder with gain
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this in a 6-string guitar?
Not well. The wider pole spacing means the magnets won't sit under your strings correctly, giving uneven string-to-string volume. Use a 6-string version.
02Will it fit any 7-string?
Only if your guitar has single-coil routes and matching spacing. Measure from the low string to the high string at the bridge and compare before ordering.
03Why does it hum?
Single-coils have one coil with no hum cancellation. Buzzing near lights, computers and dimmers is inherent to the design, not a fault.
04Is this one pickup or a set?
One pickup. Wiring a full SSS 7-string means three separate purchases plus the pots, switch and wire.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SSS
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black Black
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
