Seymour Duncan SSL-7 - QUARTER-POUND STAG STRAT WITHOUT COVER
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- This item is covered for 3 years
What you need to know
What you need to know
- High output level in "Quarter Pound" style for thicker, more aggressive, and more present Strat tones
- Staggered pole pieces for optimized volume balance across the strings on many Strat-style guitars
- Alnico V magnet : sharp attack, tight lows, and trebles that retain definition even when overdriven
- No cover version with a direct and aggressive look, ideal for a rock-oriented instrument
Manufacturer Information
Seymour Duncan
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A Seymour Duncan "Quarter Pound" Classic to Beef Up a Strat
The SSL-7 belongs to the family of Seymour Duncan Strat pickups designed for those who love the single-coil character but want more body and more punch than a vintage pickup. With its "Quarter Pound" identity, it targets a decidedly energetic range, perfect for turning a Strat into a riff machine without losing the typical single-coil tone.
For Which Styles and Guitarists?
This pickup is designed to cover a wide spectrum from blues to classic rock, from garage to heavy rock, and up to classic metal and nu-metal. It is aimed at guitarists seeking a beefier response on attacks, denser chords, and leads that cut through the mix with ease, whether through a pushed tube amp or gain pedals.
What Makes the Difference: Dynamics, Presence, and String-to-String Balance
Thanks to its high resistance design and its resonance peak positioned to enhance presence, the SSL-7 delivers a thicker sound, with emphasized mids and a pleasant natural compression feel when played hard. The staggered pole pieces help maintain a consistent balance between lows and highs, useful for both heavy rhythm playing and back-and-forth lead lines. In short, it remains expressive and wide; when overdriven, it gains bite while retaining clarity.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Magnet | alnico V |
| Winding | simple |
| Position | handle, bridge |
| Color | Black |
| Model | Seymour Duncan SSL-7 Quarter Pound Strat |
| Version | no cover |
| Pole pieces | staggered |
| Applications | Blues, Classic Rock, Garage, Heavy Rock, Classic Metal, and Nu-Metal |
| Number of conductors | 1 |
| Resistance | 14.8 kOhms |
| Peak frequency | 4.8 kHz |
| Finish | black |
Questions frequently asked
Can the Seymour Duncan SSL-7 Quarter Pound be installed at the bridge position of a Strat?
This model is designed for neck or bridge position on a Strat-type electric guitar. Its electronics are passive and it has a single coil winding.
What is the resistance of the SSL-7?
The stated resistance is 14.8 kOhms. This high-resistance design aims for a thicker sound with emphasized mids.
Is the SSL-7 suitable for rock and metal?
Recommended applications include classic rock, heavy rock, classic metal, and nu-metal. The Alnico V magnet and single coil winding retain the single coil character. The 4.8 kHz resonance peak enhances presence when distorted.
Are the pickup pole pieces staggered?
The poles are staggered to maintain a balanced output between the low and high strings.
Is the pickup sold with a cover?
The listed version is coverless with a black finish. It has a single conductor.



