Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What type of music is the Seymour Duncan SSL52-1 suited for? A: The Seymour Duncan SSL52-1 Five-Two pickup is recommended for a variety of genres including country, pop, blues, classic rock, and heavy rock.
- Q: What magnets are used in the Seymour Duncan SSL52-1? A: The SSL52-1 features Alnico 2 magnets on the three high strings for warmth and softer attack, and Alnico 5 magnets on the three low strings for punch and brightness.
- Q: Can the Seymour Duncan SSL52-1 be used with different fingerboard materials? A: Yes, the SSL52-1 works well with both maple and rosewood fingerboards, making it versatile for different guitar setups.
- Q: What is the resistance of the Seymour Duncan SSL52-1 pickup? A: The resistance of the Seymour Duncan SSL52-1 pickup is 6.7k ohms.
- Q: Is the Seymour Duncan SSL52-1 suitable for both neck and bridge positions? A: Yes, the SSL52-1 is available for both neck (SSL-52n) and bridge (SSL-52b) positions.
- Q: How does the SSL52-1 compare to traditional single-coil pickups? A: The SSL52-1 offers a balanced sound with distinct presence controls for high and low strings, providing a bright bottom end and a smooth top end, differentiating it from standard single-coil pickups.
- Q: Who are some notable players using the Seymour Duncan SSL52-1? A: Notable players include Webb Wilder, John McDuffie of Rita Coolidge, Darryl Preston of Rhett Akins, and Michael Fath.
- Q: Can the SSL52-1 be combined with other pickups for hum-canceling? A: Yes, it is often used with the SSL52-RWRP reverse wound, reverse polarity middle pickup to achieve hum-canceling in positions '2' and '4' on a five-way switch.
- Q: What color cover does the Seymour Duncan SSL52-1 come with? A: The SSL52-1 comes with a white cover.
- Q: What makes the SSL52-1 a balanced pickup? A: The design of the SSL52-1, with separate magnet types for high and low strings, allows for a balanced output, providing clarity and richness across the tonal spectrum.