I recently got an SSL-1 to put in the neck, and an SSL-5 in the bridge. So far, I'm loving the tone. I like the higher output and grittier sound I can get with the SSL-5 but the nice smooth bright bell-like tone of the SSL-1 in the neck. Just out of curiosity, I'd like others to share their favorite things about these pickups.
Favorite things about SSL-1 and SSL-5 pups
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Re: Favorite things about SSL-1 and SSL-5 pups
I actually had my SSL-5 in the neck and my SSL-1 in the bridge for a day by accident. Didn't sound all that bad, especially the neck position. I was expecting the neck position SSL-5 to be duller, but it isn't as dull as I thought, so it took a while for me to figure out the mistake. The SSL-1 in the neck seems to be slightly better though, and the SSL-5 makes a much better bridge pickup than the SSL-1 does in my opinion.
I actually had my SSL-5 in the neck and my SSL-1 in the bridge for a day by accident. Didn't sound all that bad, especially the neck position. I was expecting the neck position SSL-5 to be duller, but it isn't as dull as I thought, so it took a while for me to figure out the mistake. The SSL-1 in the neck seems to be slightly better though, and the SSL-5 makes a much better bridge pickup than the SSL-1 does in my opinion.
PFDarkside
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Re: Favorite things about SSL-1 and SSL-5 pups
SSL-1s are simply great classic Strat tone. They've been available forever and a bunch of others make slightly different versions of it, but it's glassy without being shrill and full without losing sparkle.
SSL-1s are simply great classic Strat tone. They've been available forever and a bunch of others make slightly different versions of it, but it's glassy without being shrill and full without losing sparkle.
Re: Favorite things about SSL-1 and SSL-5 pups
I don't like vintage-type pickups in the bridge of a Strat, so an SSL-5 is ideal. It really makes a normal Strat's bridge pickup usable to me, and, unless that Strat has a humbucker there, it is getting an SSL-5 (or -6, which has flat poles that I prefer).
I don't like vintage-type pickups in the bridge of a Strat, so an SSL-5 is ideal. It really makes a normal Strat's bridge pickup usable to me, and, unless that Strat has a humbucker there, it is getting an SSL-5 (or -6, which has flat poles that I prefer).
Silence Kid
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Re: Favorite things about SSL-1 and SSL-5 pups
I will say, nothing quite "surfs" like a low output bridge single... Although few people care to do that, any more.
I will say, nothing quite "surfs" like a low output bridge single... Although few people care to do that, any more.
eclecticsynergy
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Re: Favorite things about SSL-1 and SSL-5 pups
Fender Mustang pickup? or an aftermarket replacement? I hadn't ever realized Mustang pickups would fit Strats.
Fender Mustang pickup? or an aftermarket replacement? I hadn't ever realized Mustang pickups would fit Strats.
Silence Kid
New member
Re: Favorite things about SSL-1 and SSL-5 pups
A Mustang (or Duo Sonic) pickup is just a Strat pickup with flat poles, to fit beneath covers.
A Mustang (or Duo Sonic) pickup is just a Strat pickup with flat poles, to fit beneath covers.
eclecticsynergy
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Re: Favorite things about SSL-1 and SSL-5 pups
Thanks, never knew that. I like flatpole Strat pickups.
Thanks, never knew that. I like flatpole Strat pickups.
Silence Kid
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Re: Favorite things about SSL-1 and SSL-5 pups
They're flatter than that
Mustang pickup (Antiquity: )
Flat Strat pickup (SSL2 : )
They're flatter than that
Mustang pickup (Antiquity: )
Flat Strat pickup (SSL2 : )
