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Seymour Duncan Brad Paisley La Brea Tele Neck Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Neck Black Pickup
The Brad Paisley La Brea is a Telecaster neck pickup with 7.55k output and Alnico II magnets for warm, articulate classic Tele tone, while the Scooped Strat Neck is a lower-output (6.13k) single-coil Stratocaster pickup with Alnico V magnets designed for vintage '50s-style clarity. Choose the La Brea if you play Telecaster and want measured, smooth midrange presence; choose the Scooped Strat Neck if you play Stratocaster and need versatile blues, rock, or country tones with clean note separation.
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Seymour Duncan Brad Paisley La Brea Tele Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Neck Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Brad Paisley La Brea Tele Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Neck Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Brad Paisley La Brea Tele Neck Pickup
- ✓ Telecaster-specific design with period-correct flatwork and authentic vintage specs
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with individual attention to each unit
- ✓ 7.55k output delivers presence and cut without excess aggression
- ✓ Alnico II magnets produce smooth treble and signature midrange character
Why choose Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Neck Black Pickup
- ✓ Lower 6.13k output ideal for Stratocaster blending and split configurations
- ✓ Underwound '50s-style design avoids aggressive high-end harshness
- ✓ Extended pole pieces ensure strong clarity in lower registers where neck pickups sit
- ✓ Works across blues, rock, jazz, and country—broad genre compatibility
Frequently asked questions
Are these pickups interchangeable between Tele and Strat guitars?
No. The Brad Paisley La Brea is designed specifically for Telecaster neck position with Tele-specific flatwork, while the Scooped Strat Neck is a single-coil Stratocaster pickup with extended pole pieces. They are not compatible with each other's guitar bodies.
Which pickup has higher output and more presence?
The Brad Paisley La Brea has higher output at 7.55k compared to the Scooped Strat Neck at 6.13k, making it fuller and more aggressive in the mix. The La Brea is designed to cut through with presence, while the Strat pickup prioritizes clarity and smooth response.
What genres are these pickups best suited for?
The Brad Paisley La Brea works across classic country, rock, and blues traditions tied to vintage Telecaster tones. The Scooped Strat Neck is explicitly designed for blues, rock, jazz, and country, and is not recommended for metal or djent styles.
Are both pickups hand-built?
The Brad Paisley La Brea is hand-built in Santa Barbara by Seymour Duncan with individual unit attention. The Scooted Strat Neck description does not specify hand-building, focusing instead on its design specifications and underwound construction.