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Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Neck White Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Middle RWRP Black Pickup
The Scooped Strat Neck is voiced for bridge-to-neck blending with extreme treble and bass emphasis, while the Scooped Strat Middle is designed for the center position with RWRP hum-cancellation and a more balanced articulate character. Choose the Neck if you're replacing a neck pickup and want maximum clarity in blends; choose the Middle if you need a center pickup that plays well with surrounding pickups without hum.
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Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Neck White Pickup
Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Middle RWRP Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Neck White Pickup | Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Middle RWRP Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Neck White Pickup
- ✓ Optimized for neck position with articulate, dynamic breakup response
- ✓ 6.13k DCR provides excellent note separation in chord voicings
- ✓ Crystal-clear treble and solid low-end for vintage-influenced tones
- ✓ Budget-friendly Alnico 5 construction
Why choose Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Middle RWRP Black Pickup
- ✓ RWRP configuration eliminates hum when used with standard polarity pickups
- ✓ Balanced 6.37k DCR voices classic Strat quack without harshness
- ✓ Warm articulate tone cuts through mixes without extreme scooping
- ✓ Works as drop-in middle position replacement without guitar modifications
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference between these two pickups?
Position and wiring: the Neck is voiced specifically for bridge-to-neck blending with aggressive scooped character, while the Middle features RWRP (reverse wind/reverse polarity) technology to eliminate hum when paired with standard polarity pickups. The Middle also has slightly higher DCR (6.37k vs 6.13k) and a warmer, less extreme frequency response.
Can I use the Middle pickup in the neck position?
Physically yes, but the Middle is voiced for the center position and optimized for hum cancellation there. The Neck pickup's more extreme scooping is engineered specifically for neck-position blending with bridge pickups.
Do both pickups have hum issues?
The Neck pickup has no RWRP technology and may exhibit hum in the middle position when used with standard polarity bridge pickups. The Middle's RWRP design specifically eliminates this noise when flanked by standard neck and bridge pickups.
Which is better for blues and country?
Both suit these genres well. The Neck excels in bridge-to-neck blends for crystal-clear articulation, while the Middle delivers the classic warm Strat quack and versatility across all positions. Choose based on which positions you're upgrading.