The Seymour Duncan SLS-1 RWRP Lipstick Tube Strat Pickup – Middle delivers warm, vintage-inspired Strat-style tones with rich chime, balanced mids, and enhanced clarity — ideal for blues, rock, surf, country, and classic Strat sounds.

The Seymour Duncan SLS-1 RWRP Lipstick Tube Strat Pickup – Middle is a specially wound, reverse-wind/reverse-polarity (RWRP) lipstick tube pickup designed for the middle position of Stratocaster-style guitars. Featuring Alnico magnets and a distinctive lipstick tube cover, this pickup offers smooth highs, articulate mids, and a warm low end reminiscent of vintage ’60s tones.

The RWRP design makes this middle pickup an effective noise-canceling partner in SS or SSS pickup configurations. Hand built in the USA with careful attention to vintage voicing, the SLS-1 provides classic clean to lightly overdriven character with a sweet, singing top end and a responsive dynamic feel that responds well to your playing touch.

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Angkor Music Melbourne offers professional pickup installation and guitar setup services in-house.

Key Features

• SLS-1 RWRP lipstick tube Strat pickup — middle position
• Vintage-voiced with warm lows, articulate mids, and clear highs
• Alnico magnets with authentic classic Strat tone
• Reverse-wind/reverse-polarity (RWRP) for noise cancellation in SS/SSS configurations
• Ideal for blues, rock, country, surf, and classic Strat sounds
• Lipstick tube cover for smooth tonal character and classic aesthetics
• Hand Built in the USA — Santa Barbara, California

Why Buy from Angkor Music Melbourne?

Experience

Our tech team has decades of experience installing and fine-tuning Strat-style pickup sets, including RWRP middle pickups, to help players achieve balanced tone and noise-free performance.

Expertise

We understand lipstick tube pickup construction, coil wind characteristics, and how to match vintage-voiced pickups to amplifiers and pedals for optimal tone and clarity.

Authoritativeness

Angkor Music Shop Melbourne is an authorised Seymour Duncan dealer trusted by musicians across Australia for genuine parts and authoritative installation advice.

Trustworthiness

All pickups are brand-new, authentic Seymour Duncan products backed by manufacturer warranty. Our professional services ensure correct wiring, noise control, and optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does RWRP mean?

RWRP stands for reverse-wind/reverse-polarity, which helps cancel hum when this pickup is paired with other single-coils in SS or SSS configurations.

Will this pickup fit my Strat-style guitar?

Yes — the SLS-1 is designed for standard Strat middle pickup routes and fits most Strat-style guitars.

What styles of music suit this pickup?

This pickup excels in blues, rock, country, surf, and classic Strat sounds with clear chime and smooth mids.

Does Angkor Music Melbourne offer installation?

Yes — we provide professional in-house pickup installation and full guitar setup services.