Detail 01
Active
Onboard preamp powered by a battery. Very low noise and steady output, but the battery has to be routed for and changed.
Product detailSKU #1309565842109
Seymour DuncanZSL-1 Zephyr Silver Strat Pickup Set Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three-piece active pickup set for Stratocaster-routed guitars. For players doing a full electronics overhaul rather than swapping one position.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Complete pickup and electronics rebuild on a Strat-style guitar
- Players wanting consistent output across all three positions
- High-gain or high-volume stages where single-coil hum is a problem
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing traditional vintage single-coil character
- Guitars with no room to add a battery cavity
- Anyone needing only one pickup replaced
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
Full three-pickup set
Bridge, middle and neck are voiced together, so position switching stays even instead of jumping in volume.
Detail 03
Strat pickup size
Drops into standard single-coil routes. Guitars with humbucker routes need a different pickguard or mounting solution.
Detail 04
Black covers
Uniform look across all three positions. Pairs cleanly with black, white or tortoise pickguards.
Detail 05
Set price versus singles
Buying the three together costs less than three individual pickups and guarantees the positions are matched.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Battery, pickguard, pots and wiring harness are not included
- 02Active sets usually need a rear battery cavity routed on older Strats
- 03Budget for a tech install unless you are comfortable with soldering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include everything I need to install it?
No. It is the three pickups. You will still need a battery holder, wiring harness, pots and a pickguard if yours is not reusable.
02Will active pickups sound like a normal Strat?
Not exactly. Active circuits give a quieter, more consistent output with less of the hum and dynamic variation of passive single-coils.
03Do I need to route my guitar?
Most Strats need a battery cavity added, since standard bodies have no space for one. Some newer guitars already have it.
04Can I buy the pickups separately?
Yes. The middle pickup is sold on its own as the ZSL-1m, but the set is cheaper than buying three singles.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
