Seymour Duncan SA-3XL-BK - WOODY HUM-CANCELING PLOTS BLACK
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Woody XL: the "perfect balance" version in the Woody range
The Woody XL (SA-3XL) belongs to Seymour Duncan's Woody family: a soundhole pickup format designed to amplify a folk guitar quickly while respecting the instrument's character. This XL version aims for a very versatile sound, with solid lows and detailed highs, while remaining quiet thanks to hum cancellation.
Who is it for and what are its uses?
The SA-3XL-BK is ideal if you play in rehearsals, concerts, or home studios and want a simple solution: install it in the soundhole, plug it in, and you get an immediately usable sound. It is particularly suited for guitarists who alternate between energetic strumming and more subtle fingerstyle, and who seek a reliable acoustic soundhole pickup without internal installation.
Silence, precision, and fine adjustments thanks to the pole pieces
Its hum-canceling design effectively reduces unwanted noise from electrical environments while maintaining a dynamic response suited for acoustic playing. The height-adjustable pole pieces allow you to adjust the balance between strings (useful if some strings stand out too much, if you change string gauge, or if your playing is very pronounced). The black finish with exposed pole pieces discreetly integrates with many soundholes for a sleek, professional look.
Technical specifications
| EQ | No | Low battery indicator | No |
| Category | acoustic microphone | Professional installation | No |
| Type | double coil, passive microphone, rosette | Brightness wheel | No |
| Instrument | guitar, folk guitar | Color | Black |
| Tuner | No | Power supply | Passive |
| Notch filter | No | ||
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Compatibility | steel-string acoustic guitars (not compatible with nylon strings) |
| Model | SA-3XL-BK (Woody XL) | Compatible soundhole diameter | 94 to 100 mm |
| Technology | passive magnetic pickup | Protection / feedback resistance | doubly protected design for better feedback resistance |
| Noise reduction | hum-canceling (dual coil) | Cable | low capacitance, studio quality, 14 feet length |
| Pole pieces | exposed and adjustable | Connector | 6.35mm Jack |
| Installation | instant in the soundhole, no instrument modification required | Finish | black |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan SA-3XL-BK compatible with a classical guitar?
This soundhole pickup is designed for steel-string acoustic guitars and is not compatible with nylon strings.
What soundhole size is required to install this pickup?
The installation is compatible with a soundhole diameter between 94 and 100 mm. Setup is instantaneous, with no modification to the instrument.
Does the Woody XL reduce electrical hum?
Its hum-canceling dual-coil design reduces unwanted noise from electrical environments. Double shielding also helps improve resistance to feedback.
How is string balance adjusted on this soundhole pickup?
The exposed pole pieces are height-adjustable to balance the output between strings. This adjustment can compensate for an overly prominent string or accommodate a change in string gauge.
What type of connector and cable length are provided?
The output is via a 6.35 mm jack through a low-capacitance studio-quality cable measuring 14 feet. Power is passive, with no battery or low battery indicator.
