Description
The Hot Strat picks up right where the SSL-5 leaves off, dialing in extra sustain, added fullness, and a hotter output while easing back slightly on treble bite. It’s built for guitarists who love single-coil articulation but need more muscle behind it—think country twang pushed into overdrive, blues that growls, pop tones with body, and classic-to-heavy rock riffing that stays tight and defined.
Under the hood, raised flat Alnico 5 pole pieces sit taller than on lower-output Strat pickups, which strengthens and deepens the magnetic field right out of the gate. Add in extra coil windings for a genuine power boost, and you get a pickup that can handle heavier styles without losing that unmistakable single-coil snap and clarity.
A white cover comes included, keeping things classic-looking while the tone underneath does something considerably less classic-and-mild.
- True single-coil design with raised flat Alnico 5 pole pieces
- Higher output than SSL-5/SSL-6 predecessors, with added sustain and fullness
- Reduced treble response for a warmer, rounder voice
- Extra coil winding for stronger output suited to heavier playing styles
- Includes white cover
Plenty of players run this in the bridge alongside vintage-output pickups like the SSL-2 in the neck and middle, building a set that covers sparkly cleans and thick, saturated leads without swapping guitars.
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