Detail 01
RW/RP (reverse wound, reverse polarity)
Hum cancels only when this runs with another pickup — the in-between switch positions go quiet.
Product detailSKU #1274034493571
Seymour DuncanSSL-5 RW/RP Custom Staggered Single-Coil Middle Pickup White
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A staggered-pole single-coil built for the middle position of a Strat-style guitar, wound reverse to cancel hum with a neighboring pickup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Filling the middle slot in a three-single-coil Strat-style guitar
- Players who want quiet positions 2 and 4
- Replacing a middle pickup that sounds thin next to hotter neighbors
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Humbucker-routed guitars — this needs a single-coil slot
- Anyone wanting hum cancellation from the middle pickup alone
- Players who want a bridge or neck replacement
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 per string to even out volume across the neck, rather than sitting flat.
Detail 03
Middle position
Designed for the center slot. Height and stagger are set for that spot, not for bridge or neck.
Detail 04
Single-coil
Narrow blade-style slot. Won't drop into a humbucker route without a ring or pickguard change.
Detail 05
White cover
Matches white and parchment pickguards. Bobbin color is visible through the pickguard cutout.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickup swaps need soldering — plan on an iron or a tech's bench time
- 02One pickup only; pickguard, pots, switch and wire are separate
- 03Hum cancelling depends on your other pickups' winding direction, not this one alone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this cancel hum by itself?
No. Reverse wound, reverse polarity means it cancels hum when combined with a standard-polarity pickup — your positions 2 and 4. On its own it behaves like a normal single-coil.
02Can I put this in the bridge position?
It's built for the middle slot. It will physically fit most single-coil routes, but the stagger and winding are set up for middle duty.
03Does it fit a Squier or Mexican Strat?
Any guitar with a standard single-coil route and pickguard cutout will take it. Check your pickguard opening if the guitar is not a standard Strat shape.
04Do I need to change my pots?
Not required. If your guitar already runs single-coils, the existing wiring and pot values will work.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
