Seymour Duncan SSL-4 - QUARTER-POUND FLAT STRAT WITHOUT COVER
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The "Quarter Pound" Signature: More Body, More Response
The SSL-4 "Quarter Pound" is designed for guitarists who appreciate the comfort and definition of a single coil but want more substance under their fingers. With its thicker character and increased presence, it pushes amps and pedals more easily while retaining the Strat identity: fast attack, dynamic feel, and that typical clarity that cuts through the mix.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
This pickup is aimed at musicians who find their original Strat pickup too tame, especially when overdriven or distorted. In Blues and Classic Rock, it provides more generous sustain and solos that "stand out" effortlessly. In Heavy Rock, Classic Metal, and even Nu-Metal, it enhances the impact of palm mutes and delivers a stronger midrange, useful for powerful chords and drop-tuned riffs. In Garage, it offers a raw and edgy vibe with immediate attack.
What Makes the Difference: Alnico V, Powerful Winding, and Resonance Peak
The SSL-4 combines Alnico V magnets with a heavier winding, resulting in a 13.3 kOhm resistance and a noticeably denser output than many traditional single coils. Its peak around 4.8 kHz helps maintain precision in attacks and keeps harmonics usable even when gain is increased. With its 1-conductor wiring, installation remains simple and straightforward, perfect for a Strat oriented towards "plug and play": a bigger sound without hassle.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | simple |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | bridge |
| Instrument | Strat, guitar | Color | Black |
| Magnet | alnico V | ||
| Model | Seymour Duncan SSL-4 "Quarter Pound" Flat Strat | Number of conductors | 1 |
| Type | single-coil pickup for Strat-style guitar | Resistance | 13.3 kOhms |
| Cover | no cover | Peak | 4.8 kHz |
| Applications | Blues, Classic Rock, Garage, Heavy Rock, Classic Metal, and Nu-Metal | Finish | black |
Questions frequently asked
Is the SSL-4 Quarter Pound suitable for a Strat bridge?
Designed for the bridge position, this passive single-coil fits on a Strat. Its 13.3 kOhm resistance provides more density and responsiveness than a typical Strat pickup considered too tame.
What tone does this Seymour Duncan SSL-4 pickup produce?
The Alnico V magnets and substantial coil deliver a thicker tone with increased presence. The resonance peak at 4.8 kHz maintains attack clarity and harmonics when gain is increased.
Is the SSL-4 suitable for rock and metal?
This model is recommended for Heavy Rock, Classic Metal, and Nu-Metal. It enhances the impact of palm mutes and supports powerful chords, including with down-tuned guitars.
How many wires does the Seymour Duncan SSL-4 Quarter Pound Flat Strat have?
The wiring involves a single conductor, allowing for a simple and direct installation on a Strat configuration.
Does the SSL-4 come with a cover?
The black finish is offered without a cover. This Flat Strat version retains the quick attack and clarity associated with the Strat identity, with more generous sustain suitable for blues and classic rock.
