Description
The Suhr SSV neck pickup exists because John Suhr wanted the real thing—not a polite, over-compressed modern approximation of a vintage humbucker, but the actual dynamic feel and harmonic sprawl of an old PAF. After three decades of chasing that tone, this is what he landed on: a pickup with a wide sonic window, minimal compression under pick attack, and that unmistakable snarl and honk that separates SSV from its smoother sibling, the DSV.
Dropped into the neck position, the SSV keeps things articulate and vocal rather than dark and muddy—great for players who want vintage character without losing note definition when they dig in. It reads 8K ohms DC resistance and comes wired with 4-conductor cable, so you’ve got the flexibility to split coils or wire it in and out of phase if your setup calls for it.
This particular listing is the white bobbin version, plain and understated for anyone who wants the SSV’s vintage-correct look without covers. If you’re chasing a full vintage voice across your guitar, the SSV is also built for the bridge position, and it pairs naturally with the DSV for players who want a touch more high-end smoothness on one side.
- Position: Neck humbucker
- DC Resistance: 8K ohms
- Wiring: 4-conductor
- Bobbin color: White
- Also available in black and zebra bobbins, plus chrome or gold cover options
Designed and wound under John Suhr’s direct oversight, the SSV delivers the kind of vintage authenticity that pro players rely on when a recreation just won’t cut it.
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