Seymour Duncan SSL-5 Custom Staggered Strat - Reverse Wound Reverse Polarity

Born from David Gilmour’s quest for the perfect pumped-up sound on his legendary Black Strat, the Custom Staggered pickup represents a masterful collaboration between artist and craftsman. This special overwound single-coil achieves an exceptional balance between increased output and the classic Stratocaster tonal character that has defined generations of music. You’ll find it cuts through any mix with remarkable clarity while preserving the essential magic and mojo that makes a Strat unmistakably a Strat.

The pickup excels at producing bigger, fatter chords and bold, loud single notes that make solos truly sing. For the authentic Gilmour-approved setup, pair it in the bridge position with Vintage Staggered Strat pickups in the neck and middle positions. Alternatively, use a Custom Staggered RWRP in the middle position to create a noiseless configuration in positions 2 and 4.

Built with meticulous attention to detail, each pickup features hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets housed in lacquered and wound bobbins. The wax potting ensures squeal-free performance even under high-gain conditions, while the modern oval Forbon flatwork design guarantees compatibility with any guitar routed for single coils.