Seymour Duncan APS1-L-RWRP - ALNICO II PRO STAG LEFT WITHOUT COVER
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A classic "Alnico II Pro" with a softer character
The Seymour Duncan APS-1 belongs to the Alnico II Pro family, designed to recapture a warm vintage personality, with a more delicate low end and an overall rounder sound. Compared to the SSL-1, it emphasizes softness and warmth more, while maintaining enough definition for crisp rhythms and singing solos.
For which guitarists and guitars?
This single-coil pickup is aimed at musicians who like to shape their drive with their touch and right hand, rather than relying on very powerful pickups. It is particularly comfortable in country, pop, surf, rockabilly, blues, ska, and classic rock. Its compatibility with hollow and semi-hollow guitars also makes it an excellent option for wide and expressive tones, with a less aggressive attack.
Left-handed RWRP: clarity, sustain, and noise reduction in intermediate positions
Thanks to its Heavy Formvar wiring and balanced winding, the APS-1 promotes natural sustain and a pleasant harmonic response, while maintaining an "open" feel. The Left RWRP (Reverse Wound / Reverse Polarity) version reverses winding and polarity: paired with another compatible single-coil, it allows for cancellation of much of the interference on positions 2 and 4 of a 5-way selector switch. Finally, its Staggered pole piece profile contributes to a balanced volume distribution string by string, in the spirit of vintage setups.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Magnet | alnico II |
| Winding | simple |
| Number of conductors | 1 |
| Position | handle, bridge, middle |
| Color | White |
| Model | Alnico II Pro Staggered APS-L-1 |
| Applications | Country, Pop, Surf, Rockabilly, Blues, Ska, Classic Rock |
| Positions | Bridge / Middle / Neck |
| Active | No |
| Resistance | 6.4 K |
| Peak | 9 kHz |
| Finish | Black |
| Others | Reverse winding and polarity / Left-handed pickup / No cover |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan APS1-l-rwrp suitable for a left-handed guitar?
This Left version is designed for a left-handed setup and features staggered pole pieces (Staggered). It comes without a cover, with a specified white finish.
What tone does the Alnico II magnet of this single coil pickup provide?
The Alnico II magnet delivers a more delicate low end and a rounded tone. The 6.4 kΩ resistance and the 9 kHz resonant peak support an open response, suitable for punchy rhythm playing as well as singing lead lines.
Does the RWRP wiring reduce noise on a Stratocaster?
The RWRP reverse winding and reverse polarity allow cancellation of much of the interference when paired with another compatible single coil. This noise reduction applies to positions 2 and 4 on a 5-way selector switch.
Can it be mounted at the neck, middle, or bridge position?
This model is specified for neck, middle, and bridge positions. Its single conductor corresponds to passive electronics.
What styles are suitable for the uncovered APS-1?
Suggested applications include country, pop, surf, rockabilly, blues, ska, and classic rock. The Heavy Formvar winding promotes natural sustain and a pleasant harmonic response. The stated compatibility with hollow and semi-hollow guitars suits broad tones with a less aggressive attack.
