11201-15-B vs 11201-15-Prch — Compare
Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Black Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Parchment Pickup Set
Both are budget-friendly Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat sets with identical DC resistance specs and underwound '50s construction, but they're voiced differently: the Black emphasizes midrange depth and moderate punch for blues and rock, while the Parchment extends treble and bass for shimmer and resonance in clean tones and country. Choose Black for players who want articulate presence in a mix; choose Parchment for those prioritizing extended highs and lows with scooped mids.
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Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Black Pickup Set
Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Parchment Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Black Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Parchment Pickup Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $297.00 | $297.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Black Pickup Set
- ✓ Midrange depth cuts through mix-heavy settings without harshness
- ✓ Moderate output with responsive dynamics for expressive playing
- ✓ Warm, vintage tone with modern clarity—versatile across blues, rock, funk
- ✓ Budget price with professional-grade Alnico V construction
Why choose Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Parchment Pickup Set
- ✓ Extended treble and bass create articulate highs and thick resonant lows
- ✓ Excels at clean, shimmering tones ideal for country and studio
- ✓ Enhanced magnetic coupling from extended pole piece height improves sustain
- ✓ Scooped midrange design prevents muddiness in clean and lightly driven tones
Frequently asked questions
Are the DC resistance values identical between Black and Parchment?
Yes. Both sets have 6.13k (Neck), 6.37k (Middle), and 7.23k (Bridge) DC resistance. The difference is in how the magnet and winding interact with the EQ curve—the Black emphasizes midrange presence, while the Parchment extends highs and lows.
Which set is better for clean tones?
The Parchment is specifically voiced for shimmering cleans and articulate highs. The Black is warmer and more suited to tones that benefit from midrange presence, making it better for overdrive and blues where punch matters more than sparkle.
Can either set handle light overdrive or gain?
Both can handle light overdrive and clean boost. The Black is better suited to moderate gain and lightly driven tones where midrange articulation helps. The Parchment pulls back mids, so it works better in high-gain applications than traditional voicings, but neither is designed for metal or djent.
Are these drop-in replacements?
Yes, both are direct drop-in replacements for standard Stratocaster pickup cavities with single-conductor cloth cable wiring that allows flexible shielding and configuration options.