Detail 01
Active
Needs a battery and its own preamp wiring. Output stays consistent and hum is very low, but the guitar needs a battery cavity.
Product detailSKU #1309565842105
Seymour DuncanZSL-1m Zephyr Silver Strat Middle Pickup Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Active single-coil-sized Strat middle pickup, sold individually. For players replacing or repositioning one position in an active Zephyr setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a failed middle pickup in an existing Zephyr-equipped Strat
- Players already committed to an active pickup system
- Strat-routed guitars needing a matched middle position
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a full pickup overhaul — buy the three-piece set
- Players who prefer passive pickups and no onboard battery
- Non-Strat body routes and pickguard layouts
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
Middle position only
One pickup, not a set. It covers the middle slot; bridge and neck stay whatever is currently in the guitar.
Detail 03
Strat pickup size
Fits standard single-coil routes and pickguard slots. Humbucker-routed guitars need a different mount or a new pickguard.
Detail 04
Black cover
Reads neutral against white, black or tortoise pickguards. Matching the other two positions matters more visually than the cover alone.
Detail 05
Sold as a single piece
Per-pickup price is higher than buying the set. Only worth it if you genuinely need one position.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No battery, wiring harness, pickguard or pots included
- 02Active systems need a battery compartment — routing may be required on older guitars
- 03Mixing this with passive bridge and neck pickups causes output and tone imbalance
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I install just this one pickup?
Yes, but it is designed to work with the rest of the Zephyr system. Pairing it with passive pickups leads to mismatched output levels.
02Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is an active pickup, so the guitar needs a battery and the matching preamp wiring.
03Will it fit my Strat?
It uses the standard Strat single-coil size, so it drops into standard single-coil routes and pickguard slots.
04What is the difference between this and the ZSL-1 set?
This is the middle pickup alone. The ZSL-1 set includes all three positions for a complete replacement.
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
