Seymour Duncan SSL-3-CSET - HOT STRAT CAL KIT WHITE

Name: SSL-3-CSET - HOT STRAT CAL KIT WHITE
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 213118
Price: 319.00 EUR
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ID : 213118

EAN : 0800315002436

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Information

Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan SSL-3-CSET Hot Strat Calibrated White Pickup Set
• Calibrated neck / middle / bridge set for a more powerful, denser Stratocaster sound that stands out in the mix
• True single coils with a "hot" character: beefy mids, fuller lows, and sharper attack
• Middle RWRP (reverse wound, reverse polarity) for quieter positions 2 and 4
• White covers : clean vintage look, perfect for a light pickguard or a "California" project

SSL-3-CSET - HOT STRAT CAL KIT WHITE

319,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A classic "high output" in the Strat spirit, by Seymour Duncan

The SSL-3 Hot Strat is one of Seymour Duncan's references designed for those who love the ergonomics and dynamics of a Stratocaster but want higher output and a thicker tone. In the Calibrated Set version, the three pickups are selected to work together coherently, with a natural balance between neck, middle, and bridge positions.

Who is it for and what styles?

This kit is aimed at guitarists who find their original single coils too tame, especially when overdriven. The SSL-3-CSET is ideal for rock, muscular blues, classic rock, and any situation where you want solos that cut through without losing the "snap" of a single coil. Also a great choice to thicken a guitar with a naturally bright sound.

More body, more punch: the Hot Strat recipe

The Hot Strat series focuses on a "big sound" design: Alnico V magnets, a more generous passive winding, and flat poles for a clear and balanced response. The result: a less "bell-like" treble than a very vintage Strat pickup, and more pronounced low mids, with rich harmonics when pushing the overdrive. The RWRP middle pickup allows you to enjoy typical Strat combinations (positions 2 and 4) with less background noise.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	simple
Category	kit	Position	handle, bridge, middle
Instrument	guitar	Resistance	15.8 KILOHM
Magnet	alnico V	Color	White

Model	Seymour Duncan SSL-3-CSET Hot Strat Calibrated Set	Poles	flat
Type	pickup set for Stratocaster-style electric guitar	Middle pickup	RWRP (reverse wound, reverse polarity)
Configuration	neck + middle + bridge	DC Resistance	15.8 kOhms
Magnets	Alnico V	Cable	PVC lead wire

Questions frequently asked

Is the Seymour Duncan SSL-3-CSET suitable for increasing the output level of a Stratocaster?

With a rated DC resistance of 15.8 kOhms, this set is designed to deliver a high output level. The more generous single coil winding provides more low-midrange and punch than a very vintage Strat approach.

What sound do the Hot Strat SSL-3 pickups deliver?

Alnico V magnets and flat poles promote a clear response, with less bell-like highs and rich harmonics under overdrive. This setup suits rock, blues rock, and classic rock styles.

Are positions 2 and 4 hum-cancelling with this set?

The middle pickup uses RWRP wiring, with reversed coil and polarity. The neck-middle and middle-bridge combinations therefore benefit from reduced background noise.

Does the kit include all three Strat pickups?

The configuration includes a neck pickup, a middle pickup, and a bridge pickup. The Calibrated Set selection ensures consistent balance across these three positions.